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Oftentimes clients who are facing their first charge of Driving Under the Influence will come to us and ask, “Is it possible to get my DUI reduced to Reckless Driving?” Regardless of whether it's your first DUI or not, if you've been arrested for a DUI in South Florida you may be wondering how t...

The Palm Beach County State Attorney's office has a DUI diversion program for first time offenders. This program is discretionary and not all DUI offenders will qualify for the program. The program is designed to give first time DUI offenders a break by reducing the DUI to reckless driving. The ...

Having uninsured motorist coverage is the best way to protect you from an uninsured driver or an at-fault driver that has only the minimum insurance limits. After dealing with the trauma and potential injuries of a serious car accident, the last thing you want to worry about is the other driver'...

Whether you are driving a car, a truck, or an SUV, your windshield keeps you safe from the outside world. It is your sole layer of protection to ensure that nothing hits you while you are driving. A damaged or cracked windshield obscures your ability to drive safely.  If your windshield has be...

Receiving news about your parents' car accident when you're not nearby can be terrifying. Unfortunately, a Florida Department of Transportation study has found that while older drivers (age 65 and older) tend to be involved in fewer car crashes overall, they are twice as likely to be involved in ...

When You've Been Hit by a DUI Driver According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 5,125 alcohol-related car accidents in Florida in 2018. If you become involved in one of those statistics—if you have been hit by a driver who was “driving under the influenc...

Should You Sue Your Friend or Family Member After They Caused Your Car Crash? Those injured in South Florida car accidents are often related or friends with the person behind the wheel who caused the wreck. One minute you're on your way home from the perfect beach day, and the next minute, your ...

Most Dangerous Roads in South Florida Everyone loves to visit or live in South Florida. Unfortunately, one of the prices we pay is having one of the highest car accident rates in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle reports that in 2019, the motor vehicle accident ... #caraccident #caraccidentlawyer #southflorida #autoaccident #injury #delraybeach

There has been an increase in pedestrian accidents in West Palm Beach. In fact, West Palm Beach has three of the top ten intersections in Palm Beach County with the most bike and pedestrian accidents. According to news sources, Broadway Ave (39th Street - 48th Street), 45th Street (East Ave to Gr...

According to news sources, on October 1, 2021, a rollover crash occurred in Boynton Beach on the Turnpike just north of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The vehicle involved in the crash was a large truck. It is unclear if alcohol or drugs was involved in the crash or if anyone was injured.  According t...

According to news sources, on September 29th, 2021, a man driving a Tesla had difficulties parking his vehicle.  The Tesla managed to land on two cars that were located in two different parking spaces. This occurred at a Walmart located on Military Trail. Fortunately for the driver, no one was in...

According to local news sources, a woman from St. Joan of Arc pre-school in Boca Raton allegedly crashed into a car at the intersection of Lyons Road and Palmetto Park Road. The police report states, "On September 27, 2021, at approximately 2110 hours, while on uniformed patrol in a marked Palm B...

According to news sources, a head-on collision in Boynton Beach resulted in the death of a young woman over the weekend. On Saturday, September 25, a driver of a 2013 BMW X3 drove over a median and crashed head-on into a Toyota Tundra.  The Toyota Tundra was traveling north on Military Trail.  Th...

A Delray Beach woman was arrested this week after she allegedly reversed into a callbox at The Oasis community. She then allegedly proceed to drive into the neighborhood. The arresting officer's police report indicated the officer could "smell an unknown fruity beverage emanating from her person....

Tesla Autopilot accidents and your path to compensation after a car accident.

Are you a medical provider that treats patients injured in car accidents? If so, many of your bills are getting denied or reduced by insurance carriers. At Bottari & Doyle, our attorneys work hard to get you paid. There is no upfront cost to you. We file PIP suits on behalf of medical providers ...

Doctors bills from car accidents are expensive. Your auto insurance carrier pays first, and your health insurance carrier pays after your auto insurance carrier has paid $10,000 of benefits.

Are you looking for a body shop or auto repair repair shop in Palm Beach County to service your vehicle after a car accident? I am a local car accident attorney and this blog is intended to provide you with a list of repairs shops in the Delray Beach area.  Hopefully, this guide will make it easier fo...

Were you hit by a driver who was texting and driving? This guide helps you to understand what you can do after the accident.

This article will provide you with guidance on how to set up insurance claims for property damage to your vehicle. It also provides you with maps and addresses to local Delray Beach rental car locations, Lake Worth rental car locations and West Palm beach car locations to set up rental reservations while your vehicle is being fixed.

Generally speaking, motorcycle accidents are much more severe than typical car or truck accidents. Without airbags, a sturdy frame, or strong center of gravity, motorcycle accidents at high speeds will likely result in a trip to the emergency room. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries,...

At the heart of every criminal case lies the evidence. Whether the defendant has been caught red-handed committing a crime, or there is less credible proof that a crime occurred at all, the prosecution, defense, and jury will all focus their attention on the strength of the evidence at hand. No ...

Some people may have never heard of the ignition interlock device in Florida. An ignition interlock device is commonly referred to as an IID, or sometimes more casually as the “Blow and Go.” The ignition interlock device is a breath testing device, sort of like a breathalyzer, that's installed i...

If you've never been arrested for a DUI before, you're probably wondering whether or not you need to hire a DUI attorney. Oftentimes we get this question when a client comes to us with no prior record. Since prosecutors will typically offer a first-offense plea deal, it can be hard to know wheth...

Delray Beach law firm, Bottari & Doyle, officially designates Cleo the Rescue Racing Greyhound as its office mascot. After racing at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, Florida for 2 years, Cleo was adopted by Daniel Bottari, the law firm's owner. Cleo raced about 60 races and was eag...