At the Rivas Law Group, one of the first things we tell a client who has been injured in a car accident is not to sign any agreements or give a recorded statement to the defendants’ insurance company. No matter what an insurance adjuster may tell you, there’s no law in Florida requiring you to […]
Along with driver error, mechanical failures are a leading cause of big truck accidents in Florida. At Rivas Law Group, we’ve represented many clients who have been injured in accidents with 18 wheelers and other big trucks caused by a lack of proper vehicle maintenance and repair. Trucking companies are required by law to keep […]
The trucking industry continues to grow throughout the United States. As the number of big trucks travelling Florida’s roadways increases, accidents between big trucks and other types of vehicles are also rising. When an 18 wheeler, dump truck, cement mixer or other big truck clashes with a passenger vehicle, the outcome can be disastrous. Serious, […]
September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a spotlight on the causes of spinal cord injuries, ways to prevent them and efforts to discover a cure for spinal cord injuries, and Rivas Law Group would like to help spread the word. All too often, we’ve seen the devastating results […]
Riding a motorcycle in Florida is a great way to enjoy the state’s open roads, incredible scenery and great attractions. However, it’s not without its risks. Poor road conditions, defective equipment, bad weather and other vehicles on the road are just a few of the causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Because motorcycles lack the […]
The Rivas Law Group would like to join the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) in recognizing August as Child Safety Awareness Month and reminding motorists to focus on safety while driving through Florida school zones. In 2018 alone, 130,055 children up to age 17 were involved in a vehicle accident in […]
If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident in Lutz or a nearby Florida community, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, provided you can prove that the driver of the other vehicle was at fault in the accident. Up until recently, plaintiffs had to depend mainly on potentially inaccurate eye- witness accounts […]
The last thing we want is for you to become one of the 4.6 million workers in the U.S. who suffer an on the job injuries each year. Winter Haven personal injury attorney Tania Rivas and Rivas Law Group know only too well the devastating impact a catastrophic injury can have on a person’s life. […]
Florida’s warm summer months always see an increase in motorcycle traffic. And why not? Motorcycles are a great way to experience the state’s beaches, scenic open roads and other attractions. However, more motorcycles on the streets means more risks of motorcycle accidents. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the team at Rivas Law Group would […]
With more and more vehicles crowding Florida’s roadways each year, chain reaction accidents and multi-car crashes involving three or more vehicles are becoming an all too common occurrence. Under Florida law, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages you suffered as a result of an auto accident in which another driver was […]
