Monthly Archives: February 2024
Fault for Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
Many people are surprised to hear that tire blow-outs are among the most common reasons for truck accidents in the U.S. This makes more sense, however, when you consider how much more wear and tear the tires on these vehicles go through on a day-to-day basis. Read on to learn more about the dangers… Read More »
Wrong-Way Crashes May be on the Rise in Florida
In only the first week of 2024, there were eleven fatal car accidents in Florida, three of which involved wrong-way drivers. Of the many kinds of accidents in which Florida drivers can be involved on our state’s congested roadways, wrong-way crashes are perhaps the most deadly. While the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has… Read More »
Why Florida Drivers Should Consider Obtaining Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Florida is one of only a handful of no-fault auto insurance states, which means that accident victims must first seek compensation from their own insurers when attempting to cover their medical bills and vehicle repair costs. If, however, policy amounts are exceeded or an accident victim sustains a serious injury, then he or she… Read More »
New Florida Law Aims to Limit Damages for Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical professionals are required to use a certain amount of care in diagnosing and treating their patients. Those who fail to satisfy this standard and who cause an injury as a result can and should be held liable for their negligence. This can be achieved by filing a medical malpractice claim against the negligent… Read More »
The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which occur when a forceful impact to the head causes disruptions in the normal functioning of the brain, can have profound implications for accident victims. While some of these effects are short-term and will disappear over time, many others end up being long-term. This can be particularly frustrating for those… Read More »
The Role of Proper Vehicle Maintenance in Preventing Truck Accidents
Proper vehicle maintenance can go a long way towards preventing any type of vehicle accident. Careful inspections, maintenance efforts, and repairs are, however, particularly important for commercial vehicles, which simply experience a lot more wear and tear than the average passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, not all trucking companies use the care they should in inspecting,… Read More »
