Pedestrians should be able to walk safely in their communities. Nonetheless, it is common for negligent drivers to disobey traffic laws and injure those who enjoy moving around on foot. After an accident, injured pedestrians can file a legal claim against the driver...
Vehicles of any type that have poor brakes may be at a higher risk of being involved in car accidents while traveling on Florida roads. However, a commercial vehicle that cannot change its speed in a timely manner may be at a greater risk of causing an accident....
You would be surprised to find out that teenagers in Florida are more susceptible to drowsy driving than adults. This is because they are ridden with homework, extracurricular activities, and work, and most of them spend their time browsing or watching that they get...
An individual losing control and flying through the air prior to a certain hard fall is only funny in slapstick comedy films and routines. In real life, it is anything but humorous. In fact, slip, trip and fall incidents often yield outcomes in Florida and nationally...
Millions travel to Florida to experience the beauty of palm trees and tourism. Cities such as Tampa have a large pedestrian population and commuting drivers. This intersection can result in personal injuries and property damage. Auto-pedestrian accidents When...
Riding a motorcycle can be more dangerous than driving in another type of vehicle. Motorcyclists do not have the added protection of a vehicle surrounding them, and other motorists often show a lack of regard for their safety. There are steps that Florida drivers and...
A few days ago, Tampa news media carried the story of a couple killed when their tandem bicycle was struck by an SUV in Pinellas County. The Florida Highway Patrol later charged the driver with drunk driving. We are reminded of that tragic bicycle accident as cyclists...
Motor vehicle accidents involving speeding drivers killed 9,378 people in Florida and around the country in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Excessive speed increases stopping distances, makes vehicles more difficult to control in...
You may experience a variety of injuries in the aftermath of a Florida car accident such as internal bleeding, whiplash, or broken bones. There is also a chance that you'll experience sore muscles, organ failure, or other problems after a wreck. Why whiplash is such a...
Women are at much greater risk than men of sustaining serious injuries in crashes, according to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Researchers found that women are from 37 percent to 73 percent more likely to be seriously injured in...
Imagine you are driving along minding your own business when a semi hits a median after crossing three lanes of traffic, blocking your lane. Unable to stop in time, you strike the truck’s cab with your much smaller vehicle. We don’t have to imagine that scenario because one of our clients lived it. Though he was unable to walk away from the crash without injury, we were able to help him walk away from the incident with a settlement that will make things easier for him and his family.