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Electric scooters have boomed in popularity thanks to dockless rentable scooter apps such as Bird, Lime, Skip, and Spin. Scooter sharing allows riders to rent and use electric scooters around the city quickly, easily, and for a low price. Riders can use the apps to find scooters near them. They can then deposit the scooters…

The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is one of the deadliest holiday periods on U.S. roadways. From 2012-2017, there were 2,506 fatal crashes during the holiday weekend, killing 2,776 people. This represents an 18.6 percent increase in fatal crashes over a typical four-day period during those years. At Flanagan P.A., our Miami car accident attorneys worked with data visualization firm 1Point21 Interactive to…

As a driver, it is your constant responsibility to exercise reasonable care for the safety of others. This duty includes obeying all state and federal traffic laws. Florida’s Move Over Law is an effort to prevent tragedies that occur when a driver strikes a vehicle parked on the side of the road. It is a…

Burns are incredibly painful and often permanently damaging injuries, and burn injuries can happen from various sources. When most people think of burns, they think of injuries from open flames, explosions, hot surfaces, and hot liquids. However, one of the most damaging types of burn is a chemical burn, when a corrosive substance comes in contact with…

Florida is one of the most popular tourist states in the U.S., and the many theme parks are one of the biggest attractions for families. However, injuries can and do happen at Florida theme parks, and anyone who suffers an injury at a Florida theme park should know what to do about recovering his or…

When you apply for car insurance, your provider will determine the monthly premiums you will have to pay. However, these amounts are not random. The higher your chance of getting into an accident is, the higher your car insurance rates will be. These calculations, based on a number of factors gained from crash data, tested…

Comprehensive and collision insurance are two common types of car insurance coverage in Florida and are very important to help repair any damages to your vehicle after an accident. However, many Florida residents see these insurances as interchangeable, although each covers different types of damages. Collision Insurance in Florida Under Florida car insurance laws, collision…

Many court proceedings become public records to keep the public informed about recent developments that may affect their lives. Almost all criminal matters become public records; the public has the right to know of potentially dangerous individuals and criminal activity in their areas. When it comes to civil claims, state law determines which cases become…

Whenever a person receives a windfall from either winning the lottery or receiving a settlement from a lawsuit, tax implications always exist. Everyone must declare certain types of income by law, and personal injury plaintiffs who secure settlements and jury verdicts for damages may wonder about their tax obligations. Ultimately, the nature of the compensation…

There is a serious problem with Royal Caribbean’s pool decks.  They are extremely slippery when wet.  Bolidt, an Italian ship decking company, has an exclusive agreement with Royal Caribbean to make all of its pool decks.  You have probably seen them.  Bolidt manufactures several types of “fake wood” deck as well as a “fake tile”…