Port Saint Lucie Personal Injury Blog
Detailing the dangerous instrumentality doctrine
You know that you assume some degree of risk every time you choose to take to Port St. Lucie’s roads in your vehicle. Yet even so, you likely feel secure while driving with the assumption that other drivers are just as responsible as you are. It is for this reason why...
Important safety tips for Florida cyclists
With Florida’s mild climate and lovely scenery, it is not surprising so many Floridians take to bicycles daily, whether commuting, exercising or just enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, Florida is also one of the most dangerous states for cyclists. According to the...
Thanksgiving travel tips
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also a dangerous time for motor vehicle accidents. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, over 9,000 crashes occur throughout Thanksgiving Weekend, with almost 400 of those...
The driver that hit me is uninsured. What now?
You take care of your car. You change the oil, keep up with the maintenance, and always give it a good wash and wax. It is your mode of transportation for work and vacation. And then you have an accident. Another driver turned in front of you. You came out of the...
Sourcing the right documents for estate planning
Estate planning is one of those important tasks that people delay in Florida. This is despite the fact that Florida has long been a retirement haven. Estate planning does take time and requires people to confront and accept the fact that they may not be around...
Teens’ families awarded $10M for fatal car crash with RV motorist
The families of two Florida teenagers involved in a fatal car accident on State Road 70 won their lawsuit against the estate of a 99-year-old motorist who was driving the wrong way. As reported by The Palm Beach Post, a federal jury awarded the families $10 million in...
What should I do after an accident?
Even relatively minor accidents can be stressful. Even if you think you know what to do, you may find yourself reacting differently in the heat of the moment. After checking for injuries among you and your passengers, the next steps will be crucial to ensure your...
Road safety improved by addressing distracted driving
Accidents happen on the roads, freeways and highways in Florida every single day. Often, one driver is at fault and the other driver or passengers involved suffer injuries that were caused by a poor decision made by someone else. One of the main causes of car...
Can you be compensated for a cat bite?
Are you a Florida resident who has been bitten by a cat? While society on a whole tends to take cat bites less seriously than dog bites, they can actually be the source of severe injury and financial loss. Today, we at Messer & Messer Law Office will carefully...
Texting and driving now a primary offense in Florida
As of July 1, 2019, law enforcement officers can stop drivers caught texting behind the wheel. Prior to the passage of this new law, an officer could ticket a driver for this offense only when stopping him or her for a different primary offense. Get the facts about...
