When accidents and injuries take place, victims and family members can be left picking up the pieces associated with physical, financial and emotional harm. It is important for them to be aware of the resources available to them and know where they can turn when they...
Car Accidents
Understanding the importance of distracted driving protections
While a number of states have penalties associated with distracted driving, Florida does not yet have any. There has been some concern that there is not enough political will to change the laws. One local news agency recently accepted a challenge from lawmakers who...
Catastrophic injuries may necessitate legal action
Car accidents, motorcycle accidents and auto-pedestrian accidents can all result in catastrophic injuries. Car accidents can result in physical and mental harm such as disfiguring injuries, chronic pain and disability. Catastrophic injuries resulting from car...
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...
How do I prove the negligence of the other driver in my accident?
It is important when a car, truck, motorcycle or other type of accident occurs to determine who is responsible for the accident because the party at fault may be liable to victims for the damages they suffered as a result of the careless, or negligent, behavior of the...
How does one prove negligence in a Florida vehicle accident?
It is important when a car, truck, motorcycle or other type of accident occurs, to determine who is responsible for the accident because the party at fault may be liable to victims for the damages they suffered as a result of the careless, or negligent, behavior of...
Phone makers could prevent texting and driving, but will they?
Every day on their way to work or school numerous drivers can be seen with their eyes down, immersed in their phones. The growing issue of texting and driving can be seen everywhere. In fact, the number of people texting and driving have increased from 1.7 percent in...
Florida hit-and-run accident leaves victims hospitalized
Victims of hit-and-run car accidents have legal protections they should be aware of. A hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian on Florida's West Coast recently resulted in the arrest of the driver involved. In a community a couple of hours travel time northwest of...
The most common types of car accident injuries
One of the leading causes of injuries in the United States is car accidents. During 2012, greater than 5.6 million car accidents were reported in the U.S. Of the car accidents reported in 2012, 1.6 million injuries resulted. The annual economic impact of car accidents...
