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Taxi Accidents

Edward Reyes, Esq / May 15, 2019

Taxi Accidents Taxis are convenient ways to get around the city when you don’t want to drive. Because so many people uses the higher the chances of accidents. A victim of a taxi accident can be a passenger, pedestrian or bystander. What are common causes injuries of taxi accidents? Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injury Punctures Traumatic injury Concussion Death of a child What are common causes of taxi accidents? Failure to obey stop signs Inadequate training Defective vehicle equipment Distracted driving What damages can I recover? If someone else’s negligence caused you to have a taxi accident injury you can claim compensatory damages against the liable party. Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damage claim can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, home modifications, and non-medical needs. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, damage to reputation, emotional distress, and loss of companionship. You may also be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages can be recoverable if the liable party acted malice or fraud. These may include the liable party being under the influence while driving, fleeing from the police, and/or reckless driving. Can the taxi be held accountable for my injuries? The taxi company is responsible for all the parties injured due the accident. In Florida, the taxi company is required to have the minimum coverage to be $50,000 for property damage, $125,00 bodily injury per person involved and $250,000 for bodily injury per incident. How will you prove my damages? You may think that those documents or photographs may not strengthen your case, but they actually make your case even stronger. It may be obvious that the liable party caused your injury but you are going to need those photographs and documents to make your case even stronger. Some examples that will make your case stronger is: Medical documents Any medical imaging Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries Police report Proof of loss benefits Any receipts that show any expenses related to your injuries What should I do after my taxi accident? At the time of a taxi accident can be stressful but your actions after the accident are very important. You’re going to need to document everything carefully. Follow these easy steps: Call 911 for emergency medical attention Call the local police department to file a report Get insurance and contact information from all the parties involved Take photographs of the accident scene and injuries Encourage witnesses to speak to the police Call me! Let me help you get through the stress of holding someone else liable for your injuries and make it easier for you! Contact The Reyes Firm at 813-421-3411 We are here for you 24/7 and have the experience to protect your interests and get you the recovery you deserve. Call us today – and above all be safe on the roads!

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Accidentes de Autobuses Escolares

Edward Reyes, Esq / May 14, 2019

Accidentes de autobuses escolares Debido a que siempre está huyendo, realmente está en el autobús escolar para que sus hijos estén seguros y regresen de la escuela. Puede ser molesto que no todos los autobuses escolares tengan cinturones de seguridad. Y debido a esto, escuchamos constantemente sobre niños muertos o heridos debido a accidentes de autobús escolar. ¿Cuáles son las causas más comunes de accidentes de autobús escolar? Mal funcionamiento del equipo Conductores negligentes Operadores negligentes Conductores distraídos Condiciones del camino Sobrecarga de niños ¿Cuáles son las principales lesiones de un accidente de autobús escolar? Lesiones traumáticas del cerebro Lesión de la médula espinal Pinchazos Lesión traumática Concusión Muerte de un niño ¿A quién puedo responsabilizar por mi accidente de autobús escolar? Los accidentes de autobuses escolares pueden ser muy complejos en cuanto a quién puede ser responsabilizado por sus lesiones. Estos son los que pueden ser considerados responsables: Conductor de vehículos de motor Conductor del autobús escolar Escuela a la que pertenece el autobús inspectores de seguridad Distrito escolar ¿Qué daños puedo recuperar? Si la negligencia de otra persona le causó una lesión por accidente de tránsito masivo, puede reclamar daños compensatorios contra la parte responsable. Los daños compensatorios incluyen daños económicos y no económicos. La reclamación por daños económicos puede incluir gastos médicos, salarios perdidos, pérdida de ingresos futuros, modificaciones en el hogar y necesidades no médicas. Los daños no económicos incluyen dolor y sufrimiento, pérdida de consorcio, daño a la reputación, angustia emocional y pérdida de compañía. También puede ser capaz de recuperar daños punitivos. Los daños punitivos pueden ser recuperables si la parte responsable actuó por malicia o fraude. Estos pueden incluir que la parte responsable esté bajo la influencia mientras conduce, huye de la policía y / o conducción imprudente. ¿Cómo demostrarás mis daños? Puede pensar que esos documentos o fotografías pueden no fortalecer su caso, pero en realidad lo hacen aún más sólido. Puede ser obvio que la parte responsable causó su lesión, pero va a necesitar esas fotografías y documentos para que su caso sea aún más sólido. Algunos ejemplos que fortalecerán su caso son: Documentos medicos Cualquier imagen médica Fotografías de la escena del accidente y sus heridas Reporte policial Prueba de beneficios de perdida Cualquier recibo que muestre los gastos relacionados con sus lesiones ¿Cómo puede ayudar a prevenir un accidente de autobús escolar? Esta es una conversación importante que debe tener con su hijo para que ellos también puedan hacer su parte. Aquí hay algunas cosas de las que hablar: Caminar dentro del autobús y salir del autobús de manera ordenada Espere a que el autobús se detenga por completo para moverse dentro del autobús o entrar o salir del autobús Mantenga el pasillo del autobús libre de objetos No distraigas al conductor No camines detrás del autobús escolar ¿Qué debo hacer después de un accidente de autobús escolar? Si su hijo está involucrado en un accidente de autobús escolar puede ser devastador y estresante. Si es posible, siga estos sencillos pasos para fortalecer su caso: Llame al 911 y busque atención médica. Obtenga cualquier información que pueda de los conductores y testigos Tomar fotografías de todos los daños y condiciones del camino. Presentar un informe policial ¡LLÁMAME! ¡Permítame ayudarlo a superar el estrés de responsabilizar a otra persona por sus lesiones y hacerlo más fácil para usted! Contacte a la Firma Reyes al 813-421-3411 Estamos aquí para usted 24/7 y tenemos la experiencia para proteger sus intereses y lograr la recuperación que merece. Llámanos hoy y, sobre todo, quédate seguro en las carreteras.

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School Bus Accidents

Edward Reyes, Esq / May 13, 2019

School Bus Accidents Because you are always on the run, you relly on the school bus to get your children safe to and from school. It can be upsetting that not all school buses have seatbelts. And because of this we constantly hear about children killed or injured due to school bus accidents. These are methods of mass transit but carry our children. However, must school buses are owned by a public entity. Therefore there are sovign immunity issues and many are self insured. There are caps for recovery when dealing with public entitles, I.e. government. What are the most common causes of school bus accidents? Equipment malfunction Negligent drivers Negligent operators Distracted drivers Road conditions Overloading children What are the top injuries from a school bus accident? Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injury Punctures Traumatic injury Concussion Death of a child Who can I hold accountable for my school bus accident? School bus accidents can be very complex as to who can be held accountable for your injuries. These are ones who can be held liable: Driver of motor vehicles Driver of the school bus School the bus belongs to Safety inspectors School district What damages can I recover? If someone else’s negligence caused you to have a school bus accident injury you can claim compensatory damages against the liable party. Compensatory damages include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damage claim can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, home modifications, and non-medical needs. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, damage to reputation, emotional distress, and loss of companionship. You may also be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages can be recoverable if the liable party acted malice or fraud. These may include the liable party being under the influence while driving, fleeing from the police, and/or reckless driving. How will you prove my damages? You may think that those documents or photographs may not strengthen your case, but they actually make your case even stronger. It may be obvious that the liable party caused your injury but you are going to need those photographs and documents to make your case even stronger. Some examples that will make your case stronger is: Medical documents Any medical imaging Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries Police report Proof of loss benefits Any receipts that show any expenses related to your injuries How can help prevent a school bus accident? This is an important conversation to have with your child so that they can do their part too. Here are some things to talk about: Walk into the bus and out of the bus in a orderly manner Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop to either move within the bus or enter or exit the bus Keep the bus aisle clear of any objects Don’t distract the driver Don’t walk behind the school bus What should I do after a school bus accident? If your child is involved in a school bus accident can be devastating and stressful. If possible follow these easy steps to make your case stronger: Call 911 and seek medical attention Get any information you can from the driver(s) & Witnesses Take photographs of all the damages done and road conditions File a police report CALL ME! Let me help you get through the stress of holding someone else liable for your injuries and make it easier for you! Contact The Reyes Firm at 813-421-3411 We are here for you 24/7 and have the experience to protect your interests and get you the recovery you deserve. Call us today – and above all be safe on the roads!

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Accidentes de Remolques de Tractor

Edward Reyes, Esq / May 12, 2019

Accidentes de Remolques de Tractor ¿Qué es exactamente un remolque de tractor? Una combinación de remolques de un remolque y un tractor. Un tractor es una cabina donde un conductor se pone y tira de una carga. Un remolque es lo que sostiene la carga y es arrastrado por el tractor. ¿Cuáles son las principales causas de accidentes de camiones? Con la combinación del error del conductor y el error del conductor del camión, puede ocurrir un accidente fatal. Estos son los principales errores de los conductores de camiones: El conductor está bajo la influencia. El conductor está acelerando No revisaron los puntos ciegos. Están fatigados Cualificación inadecuada del conductor Falta de formación de conductores. Carga no asegurada. ¿Cuáles son las lesiones principales de un accidente de remolque de tractor? Lesiones traumáticas del cerebro Lesión de la médula espinal Pinchazos Lesión traumática Concusión La muerte de un ser querido ¿Cómo puedo disminuir las posibilidades de meterme en un accidente del trailer del tracktor? Hay varias cosas que puede hacer para tratar de disminuir las posibilidades de sufrir uno de estos accidentes fatales. Lo primero que hay que hacer es evitar el punto ciego de los remolques. Estos puntos ciegos son el lado del remolque, la parte trasera del remolque y la parte del remolque que está conectada a la carga. Trate de no hacer cambios bruscos en los carriles, asegúrese de usar su señal de giro. Y como siempre manténgase a una distancia segura del camión. Al menos a 4 segundos del tractor. ¿Qué debo hacer después de un accidente en un remolque de tractor? El momento justo después de un accidente puede ser estresante porque estás en shock, pero puede ser el momento más crucial. Si puede seguir estos pasos para fortalecer su caso: Llame al 911 y busque atención médica. Llame a la policía y presente un informe. Llevar la información del conductor incluido el seguro. Tomar fotos de cualquier daño que se haya hecho. Tomar fotos de las condiciones climáticas y condiciones del camino. Tomar información de los testigos y lo que vieron. ¡Llámame! ¿Cómo vas a probar mi caso? Miro cada caso de una manera única porque cada caso es diferente. Pero lo único que siempre hago para cada caso es a través de la investigación de su accidente. Estaré mirando a: Las credenciales del conductor. ¿El conductor siguió todas las leyes de tránsito? El área donde ocurrió el accidente. Revisar los informes policiales. Si está disponible, entrevistar a todos los testigos. ¿Quién puede ser responsable de mis lesiones? Los accidentes con remolques de tractor son más complicados que los accidentes de automóviles comunes. Estos son los que pueden ser considerados responsables: El conductor del remolque tractor. La empresa para la que trabaja el conductor. El fabricante de piezas. Un tercero ¿Cómo demostrarás mis daños? Puede pensar que esos documentos o fotografías pueden no fortalecer su caso, pero en realidad lo hacen aún más sólido. Puede ser obvio que la parte responsable causó su lesión, pero va a necesitar esas fotografías y documentos para que su caso sea aún más sólido. Algunos ejemplos que fortalecerán su caso son: Documentos medicos Cualquier imagen médica. Fotografías de la escena del accidente y sus heridas. Reporte policial Prueba de beneficios de perdida Cualquier recibo que muestre los gastos relacionados con su lesión. ¡Permítame ayudarlo a superar el estrés de responsabilizar a otra persona por sus lesiones y hacerlo más fácil para usted! Contacte a la Firma Reyes al 813-421-3411 Estamos aquí para usted 24/7 y tenemos la experiencia para proteger sus intereses y lograr la recuperación que merece. Llámanos hoy y, sobre todo, quédate seguro en las carreteras.

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Tractor Trailer Accidents

Edward Reyes, Esq / May 11, 2019

Tractor Trailer Accidents What exactly is a truck tractor trailer? A tractor trailers combination of a trailer and a tractor. A tractor is a cab where a driver sits and pulls a load. A trailer is what holds the cargo and gets pulled by the tractor and a truck. What are the top causes of trucking accidents? With the combination of driver error and truck driver error a fatal accident can occur. These are the top truck driver errors: Driver is under the influence Driver is speeding They did not check blind spots They are fatigued Inadequate driver qualification Lack of driver training Unsecured cargo What are the top injuries from a tractor trailer accident? Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injury Punctures Traumatic injury Concussion Death of a loved one How can I lessen the chances of getting into a tractor trailer accident? There are multiple things you can do to try to lessen the chances of getting into one of these fatal accidents. The number one thing to do is to avoid the trailers blind spot. These blind spots are the side of the trailer, the back side of the trailer, and the part of trailer that is connected to the cargo. Try not to make abrupt changes in lanes, make sure you use your turn signal. And as always keep a safe distance from the truck. At least 4 seconds away from the tractor trailer. What should I do after a tractor trailer accident? The time right after an accident can be stressful because you are in shock but it can be the most crucial moment. If you can follow these steps to make your case stronger: Call 911 and seek medical attention Call the police and file a report Take the driver’s information including insurance Take photos of any damages that have been done Take photos of the weather condition and road conditions Take witness’ information and what they saw Call me! How are you going to prove my case? I look at every case in its own unique way because every case is different. But the one thing I always do for every case is though investigation of your accident. I will be looking at: The driver’s credentials Did the driver follow all traffic law? The area where the accident happened Look over police reports If available, interview all witnesses Who can be held responsible for my injuries? Because tractor trailer accidents are more complicated than regular car accident multiple parties can be held liable. These are the ones who can be held accountable: The tractor trailer driver The company the driver works for The parts manufacturer A third party How will you prove my damages? You may think that those documents or photographs may not strengthen your case, but they actually make your case even stronger. It may be obvious that the liable party caused your injury but you are going to need those photographs and documents to make your case even stronger. Some examples that will make your case stronger is: Medical documents Any medical imaging Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries Police report Proof of loss benefits Any receipts that show any expenses related to your injury Let me help you get through the stress of holding someone else liable for your injuries and make it easier for you! Contact The Reyes Firm at 813-421-3411 We are here for you 24/7 and have the experience to protect your interests and get you the recovery you deserve. Call us today – and above all be safe on the roads!

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Quién paga el alquiler del auto cuando te involucras en un accidente automovilístico?

Edward Reyes, Esq / September 30, 2018

Quién paga el alquiler del auto cuando te involucras en un accidente automovilístico? Usted está involucrado en un accidente automovilístico, ¿quién paga el alquiler? Para emergencias legales, ER está aquí para su familia. Abogado de accidentes automovilísticos 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesFirm.com Who pays for the rental car when you involved in a car accident? You are involved in a auto accident, who pays for the rental car? For Legal Emergencies, ER is here for your family. Auto accident attorney 813-421-3411 www.TheReyesFirm.com

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Never accept a settlement at the scene of an accident

Edward Reyes, Esq / August 5, 2018

When you think about driving in Florida, two things come to mind first: the congested traffic and the bad driving habits of Floridians. If you live and commute in Florida, it’s not news for you that car accidents are common in your state. Florida courts are always busy with car accidents cases where personal injuries and wrongful deaths are involved, and if you or your loved ones happen to be injured in such an accident in Tampa Bay, the wisest first step you can take is calling an experienced Tampa Bay car accident lawyer for help. Right after the accident, you’ll be offered a settlement, but keep in mind that it is very important to never accept a settlement before speaking to a lawyer because liable drivers and insurance companies never want to pay the full compensation you deserve. They will always try to make you settle for less. Consultations with a lawyer will help you determine if you are entitled to damages recovery and what is the maximum amount that you should get. If you are in such situation, don’t accept a meager settlement without knowing your options. Reach us out at 813-421-3411 for advice. We know what people go through when injured due to a car accident and know how to help you get just recovery for the harms and losses you’ve suffered. You don’t have to do this alone.

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