distracted driving in florida

Distracted Driving in Florida: 5 Tips to Keep You Safe on the Road

RRBHLAWZENblogInsurance Litigation, Personal Injury Lawyer Florida, Vehicle Accidents

According to the CDC, 3,450 people were killed in 2016 because of distracted driving in the United States. If that number doesn’t make you stop, then let’s consider the impact of distracted driving in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently said that in 2016, 50,000 accidents happened because of distractions behind the wheel. In those accidents, 233 people died. Many others were injured. Perhaps numbers such as these are part the reason that the Florida legislature passed and DeSantis signed into law a bill that took effect July 1. The new law treats texting while driving as a primary offense, which means that law enforcement can now pull over drivers simply for texting or messing with their phone while their car is in motion. The point behind this law is to keep people safe. That’s also the point behind this blog post. What Is Distracted Driving? There are three types of distracted driving: Visual – taking your eyes off the road Manual – taking your hands off the wheel Cognitive – concentrating on things other than driving Want to avoid distracted driving and make the road a safer place for everyone? Put these simple tips into practice to help reduce distracted …

Brickell Magazine Top 20 Professionals Under Forty Moncy Blanco Herrera

Brickell Magazine Names RRBH Attorney a Top Professional Under 40

RRBHLAWZENPersonal Injury Lawyer Florida, Press

Moncy Blanco-Herrera, trial attorney for Ramon, Rodriguez & Blanco-Herrera, LLP, helps clients recover compensation when they suffer a loss to property or person by suing the insurance company that should cover the damages. The attorneys at Ramon, Rodriguez & Blanco-Herrera are proud to announce that one of their lawyers has been named by Brickell Magazine as one of the top 20 professionals under 40 for 2019. According to brickellmag.com, Moncy Blanco-Herrera is “one of Miami’s most in-demand trial lawyers,” whose expertise in insurance litigation gives people who have suffered terrible losses to their property or because of injury a chance to recover. To come up with this list of young professionals, Brickell Magazine searches various industries to find those who “excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy.” When asked what he thought made him stand out among his peers, Mr. Blanco-Herrera said, “What sets me apart is the compassion and empathy that I have for my clients. As an attorney, you’ve got to communicate your client’s story in a compelling manner if you’re going to get them the result that they deserve.” See all of this year’s winner at Brickell …

storm damage

Hurricane Dorian: 3 Storm Damage Claim Mistakes That Could Cost You

RRBHLAWZENblogHomeowners' Insurance, Insurance Litigation

Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday, September 1 as a Category 5 hurricane. While experts have forecast that the potentially record-breaking hurricane will only graze Florida’s Atlantic coast rather than hitting it head-on, storm damage from high winds and flooding is still expected for the state, which means that many property owners will need to file an insurance claim so they can repair the damage. Homeowners and business owners need to be aware that filing an insurance claim doesn’t always guarantee full compensation. If you want to get your rightful compensation so you can repair damage to your home, avoid these three mistakes. Don’t Sign ANYTHING You Haven’t Read When filing an insurance claim, never sign anything that you have not thoroughly reviewed. Make sure that you understand the language of any paperwork that the insurance company or third parties put in front of you. Knowing what you are signing is especially important when dealing with contractors because signing a document without examining it closely could cost you the money from your insurance claim. How? While there are many respectable, conscientious contractors who want to help you repair the damage to your home or commercial property, more …