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Florida Motorcycle Accident Facts And Statistics
Even though people who crave danger are often attracted to the idea of riding a motorcycle, motorcycle riding has become much safer in recent years. The bikes themselves are safer, as the safety features for all types of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, has improved, and current traffic laws aim to protect motorcyclists as well… Read More »
Truck Accidents In Florida – How To Avoid Them
Commercial trucks are a vital part of our economy. Tractor Trailer drivers transport an immense amount of goods on our roadways. While providing essential services, trucks are also very powerful and pose serious dangers to drivers. Find out on Today’s Blog how catastrophic truck accidents can be and some tips on how to avoid… Read More »
After a Car Crash Who Do You Call? The Importance of a Crash Report
Unfortunately, car crashes are far too common in Florida. In fact, according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, in 2020 there were 340,918 crashes in Florida which resulted in 212,269 injuries. Many citizens of Palm Beach County find themselves in the position of being involved in a car accident and ask themselves, after… Read More »
Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Injury Lawyers Sponsor Abacoa Jupiter 2021 Tribute Events
Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Injury Lawyers, a personal injury firm based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a sponsor of Abacoa’s 2021 Tribute Events in Abacoa, Jupiter. Free to the public, this series of concerts began on May 15 and continues through December 18. Thus far, it has enjoyed a fantastic turnout, with tributes to… Read More »
Dangers of Distracted Driving
All too often residents of Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter find themselves the victims of a motor vehicle accident. A driver is stopped for a red light waiting for the light to turn green, when, out of nowhere, they are rear-ended by a distracted driver. While local and state governments try to curb these types of… Read More »
Attorneys Scott B. Smith And Marci Ball Elordi Announce Smith, Ball & Báez Injury Lawyers
Longtime colleagues and experienced personal injury attorneys Scott B. Smith and Marci Ball Elordi are proud to announce the formation of their new personal injury law firm, Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Injury Lawyers. The two first met as high schoolers 32 years ago when they worked at Eastpointe Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens – Smith as… Read More »
For the 8th Consecutive Year, Scott B. Smith, Esq. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers
For the 8th consecutive year, Scott B. Smith, Esq. has been selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement and recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in each state.
Evidence In Personal Injury Lawsuits
If courts did not make decisions based on evidence, they would not be able to make any claim to justice. People resort to lawsuits to resolve disputes because the court, at least in theory, gives equal weight to each side’s arguments, judging each on its own merits. It is because of evidence that litigation… Read More »
Florida Family Sues after Anteater Attacks Child During Disney Cruise Vacation
People whose idea of a fun vacation involves dangerous encounters with wild animals generally do not choose to go on cruises. Cruise ships provide some of the tamest forms of entertainment around, from playing mini-golf on the ship’s deck to shuffling from the pool deck to the buffet in your flip flops to dressing… Read More »
Family Sues Florida County after Paramedics Misdiagnose Woman’s Brain Hemorrhage as Drunkenness
What do paramedics do? If you have never trained as a paramedic, and even if you have never been treated by them, you probably have some ideas about their basic duties. They transport people to the hospital. They stabilize them as much as possible until the patients can get to a fully equipped facility… Read More »