As a cyclist in Florida, you do all you can to stay safe. You wear bright colors and reflectors. You ride in bike lanes. You have a helmet and try to keep up with the flow of traffic. Unfortunately, cyclists are at a high risk of being injured in crashes in Florida....
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5 ways elders can avoid slips and falls in Florida
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to take measures to stay safe. One of the most common dangers that seniors face in Florida is slip, trip and fall accidents. These accidents can cause severe injuries and, in some cases, even death. 1. Clean up clutter One...
What should Florida drivers know about no-fault coverage?
Car insurance rules confuse people, in part because they are different in every state. If you didn't attend driver's education in Florida, you may not fully understand how the insurance system here operates even though you have a Florida policy. Even those who have...
Injuries that typically occur after a car crash
If you are involved in a car accident that takes place in Florida, you may experience a variety of injuries. For example, you may receive cuts, scratches or other minor abrasions after making contact with seats, windows or other surfaces inside of the car. You may...
Road deaths spiked in 2021
Car accidents are unfortunately a regular occurrence in Florida and around the country. Sadly, an uptick in crashes in 2021 resulted in more road deaths. Why did car accidents increase? In 2021, there was a notable increase in car accidents. Around 43,000 people were...
Make sure to steer clear of aggressive drivers
Aggressive drivers are more dangerous than drunk drivers, causing as much as four times more traffic fatalities. And two-thirds of the country’s traffic fatalities have links to this same group of short-tempered and volcanic people behind the wheel. These are some of...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month sadly starts with a fatality
The recent death of a 38-year-old motorcyclist in Pinellas Park is not how organizers expected Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to kick off in May. However, with more motor vehicle drivers remaining alert, aware and driving safely around motorcycles, such tragedies...
How to get back on your feet after a car accident
It's a terrifying feeling when you're in a car crash in Florida. The sense of helplessness and vulnerability can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you are not alone. Many people have gone through the same thing, and they have found a way to get back...
How to practice defensive driving
As summer approaches, the roads become more inviting but also more dangerous. With more people on the road, the chances of getting into an accident also increases. When an accident can cost you thousands of dollars or more, defensive driving is your best bet to...
You know what can lead to an accident? Your coffee.
Drivers are confident no matter their age or experience level. From drivers who have decades of driving experience under countless scenarios to new drivers confident they have the skill and reaction times necessary to avoid collisions - everyone behind a wheel is...
Client Stories
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.