Though there have been advances in safety in recent years, pedestrians remain uniquely vulnerable on roadways and in our communities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, greater than 75,000 victims are injured each year in auto-pedestrian...
Year: 2016
What protections are available to victims of drunk drivers?
If you or a family member has been injured or otherwise harmed by a drunk driver, you may wonder what legal protections are available to you. A variety of resources are available to any victim of a car accident negligently caused by another driver, including a drunk...
How can I recover damages from a negligent driver after a crash?
Although you may think that you will never be in a car accident because you drive responsibly and obey the rules of the road, you have no control over the behavior of other drivers. Whenever you are in a vehicle - either as a driver or as a passenger - you are at risk...
Understanding the costs of car accidents
There are many costs associated with car accidents, including the highest cost, which is human life; however, the loss of productivity and the costs associated with medical treatment are significant for surviving victims as well. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Motorcycle riders should be familiar with protections
Due to the nature of motorcycle accidents, they can be devastating for victims. Making matters worse, motorcycle accidents can commonly be the fault of the other driver or passenger vehicle driver, such as in left-hand turn situations. When a vehicle is turning left,...
Young 8-year old girl struck in Tampa pedestrian accident
An 8-year old girl was recently struck in Tampa while walking to school. According to police, the little girl was struck in the face by a side-view mirror as she stepped of the curb while walking to school. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life...
Victims of commercial vehicle accidents are protected
A great amount of trust is placed in the care of bus and taxi cab drivers. Buses and taxis are referred to as common carriers according to the legal protections provided to victims that may be injured in a taxi or bus accident. While all drivers must exercise care on...
Man receives sentence after victim paralyzed in DUI accident
Drive driving accidents can devastate the lives of victims. In a Southern Florida courtroom, a man was recently sentenced for paralyzing a 57-year old woman in a drunk driving accident. The 31-year old man was sentenced to 12 years for the DUI, reckless driving and...
How are motorcycle accidents commonly caused?
If you are a motorcyclist or have a family member that is, you may wonder what are the top reasons motorcycles are involved in accidents. A total of two-thirds of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle which is most commonly a passenger vehicle. The most common...
Personal injury claim: What should I do first?
If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you could be considering your options to obtain compensation for the costs you incurred as a result, as well as for your pain and suffering. Whether your injuries resulted from a car accident or a...