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Florida Keys Fatal Crash
Florida Highway patrol is investigating a head-on crash that killed both drivers. It happened at mile marker marker 102 along US-1 in Key Largo Sunday evening. 79-year-old Ralph Sheffler was driving…
Sinking Car Survival
A Miami-Dade man is recovering and lucky to be alive after his car plunged into Biscayne Bay this weekend. According to witnesses, the car drove into the water near Northeast 106th Street and Biscayn…
Safer Traffic Lights in Broward County
Broward County has taken a step toward safety for nighttime drivers at one local intersection. The county has made traffic light changes to the intersection where a teenager was killed in car crash t…
Florida Driving Dangers During the Holidays
South Florida is paradise this time of year, but very shortly, thousands of drivers will hit the road and head north for the holidays. It’s great to see friends and family for Christmas, but getting…
Smart Phones…Dumb Drivers? The Federal Gov’t May Step In.
Florida drivers currently have no legal requirement to leave their cell phones off while driving, but that may soon change. This week the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended all s…
Drowsy Driving a Holiday Danger
Floridians survived another year of frantic Black Friday shopping but at what cost? Over the Thanksgiving holiday a 36-year-old Florida Target store employee drove her car into a 20-foot deep canal a…
Motorcycle Passenger Fatalities on the Rise
South Florida weather is perfect for motorcyclists this time of year and it’s a popular pastime in the Sunshine State. But it’s also a deadly one. Just days ago, a Broward motorcyclist died when he c…
Florida Drivers 4th-Worst in the Nation
If this isn’t reason to have the proper auto insurance, I don’t know what is. A recent report by Carle Insurance Comparison ranks Florida drivers the worst behind only Louisiana, Missouri and Texas…
Defective Hip & Knee Implants Causing a New Problem?
Florida is home to thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries every year and some of the products used in those replacements have been recalled. Now, there is new evidence of the metal on the im…
Nursing Home Abuse a Sad Reality
Florida nursing home abuse is a sad fact for some retirees who come south for the beautiful weather. When being an active senior turns into being an elderly person in need of extra care for daily liv…
Florida Wage & Hour – Know Your Rights!
Florida has no state agency that enforces wage and hour laws, so it’s easy to see how some employers can take advantage of workers’ rights when it comes to payday. At the Law Offices of Robert Rubens…
Which Florida Car Insurance Do You Need?
Florida may be a “No-Fault” state, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need accident insurance. In fact, the law requires certain types of coverage. Knowing which type you have to have and which type you…
Rubenstein’s Road Trip Rules
South Florida drivers will be hitting the highway in the coming weeks. July and August are some of the busiest months for vacation road trips. Whether you’re trying to escape the South Florida heat (…
So-called “frivolous lawsuits” – Fact & Fiction
The term “frivolous lawsuits” keeps creeping into Florida’s political lexicon, but how much of what we hear is actually true? According to the American Medical Association (AMA), not much. Governor R…
Florida Insurers Really on Their Own Side
The Florida Auto Insurance industry is an interesting business. It’s the only one that is supposed to be your safety net after an accident, yet its primary goal is to make money and pay out as little…
Without Florida UM Coverage, you’re not protected!
Florida auto insurance does not come cheap and a tough economy is putting an even bigger squeeze on Florida drivers. There are so many different types of car insurance coverage that the average drive…
Medical Malpractice Rights Eroding
As a Miami Accident Attorney, I know that “accidents” doesn’t just refer to car accidents. Each year, thousands of Florida patients fall victim to “medical accidents” in hospitals and medical offices…
Tylenol Toxicity #1 Cause of Liver Damage
Acetaminophen toxicity cases are rising fast. Just because you can buy many medicines without a prescription doesn’t mean they’re entirely safe. Over-the-counter drugs can kill you. Liver toxicity fr…
Florida Motorcycle Accident Update
Motorcycle accidents that I have handled at my firm sometimes involve bikes without anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Controlling a motorcycle while braking is more difficult than stopping a car. Moto…
Defective Tires Back in the News
Sadly, three children were killed this past week in Stuart, Florida when their Ford Explorer had a tire blowout and the driver lost control of the suv. If a defective tire caused this accident, the a…
When “Lawyers” Seek You Out
Rule #2 – Beware of Strangers. Finding the right accident lawyer is easy if you know where to look. But they should not come looking for you! That’s why I share my background and experience han…
Lack of guardrails on Florida highways a danger to drivers
Car and Truck accidents on Florida highways are sometimes made worse when there is no guardrail separating drivers from roadside canals. Sadly, in Palm Beach County this week, a mother and her two ch…
Hi, I Am Attorney Robert Rubenstein
I Am Passionate about consumer safety. Before becoming a personal injury attorney, I represented large companies and corporations. 25 years ago, I decided I was going to stand up for everyday people…
Do you really need an attorney? YES!
Rule #1 – Get an Attorney. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve spoken to people who were hurt in some kind of accident, but they thought they didn’t need an attorney, or they thought they coul…