Car Accidents

If you were injured as a result of a vehicle accident, it’s the right time to consult with a reputable law firm that provides aggressive legal representation. Since 1990, Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. has provided reputable legal representation to people throughout the state of Florida. The firm has helped thousands of individuals recover compensation from […]

According to NHTSA, 2,247 people were killed in 2017 in vehicle crashes that involved a teen driver.  Moreover, vehicle crashes are the #1 cause of death for 15-18-year-old teens in our country.  [1] The week of October 20 – 26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week.  Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]

Two vehicles collided in the middle of a wet intersection during a South Florida afternoon downpour.  Fortunately, paramedics and police were on the scene in minutes.  Although the drivers of the two vehicles were shaken up and in pain after the collision, only the driver of the blue car agreed to be taken in the […]

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children in the United States.  According to studies from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 32 seconds a child passenger was involved in a vehicle crash in 2017.[1]  Regrettably, these accidents resulted in an average of two children under 13 killed in vehicle crashes […]

Hybrid and electric vehicles have garnered a nice share of the U.S. automobile market with their eco-friendly mileage efficiency and reduced gas emissions.  Even so, recent studies show there are a couple of significant hybrid vehicle shortcomings that you should be aware of – and both are related to crashes. Hybrid Vehicles have Higher Rates […]

August 4 – 9 is National Stop on Red Week, a campaign organized by the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) to raise awareness about the dangers of running red lights.  According to the National Highway Safety Patrol Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people in the United States were killed in crashes related to running red […]

In our Self-Driving Cars, Part V update, we’re pleased to provide industry highlights from 2018. We’re captivated with the enormous progress of self-driving vehicles in the last few years.  While only a decade ago, the concept of self-driving vehicles seemed liked something from the futuristic cartoon “The Jetson’s,”  the technology is here!  In fact, driverless […]

Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft offer affordable, convenient transportation options. Also known as transportation network companies (TNC), these companies provide an easy alternative that may help reduce drinking and driving accidents. Consequently, some studies are starting to show slight declines in alcohol-involved crash fatalities where these companies have significant operations. This is both […]

School buses are one of the most important modes of transportation in our country.  Each school day, over 25 million children ride the bus to and from school[1]. With the goal of promoting bus safety, the campaign for National School Bus Safety Week occurs the week of October 22 – 26, 2018.  This year’s campaign […]

Distracted driving? The non-profit National Safety Council (NSC) states that “multitasking is a myth”, especially in the context of using a cellphone and driving.  Why, you ask?  Studies indicate that drivers become distracted and have slower reaction time.  Click here for more information on distracted driving. In Florida, even though talking on a cellphone while […]