Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Recovering Damages for Speeding-Related Accidents
Most people are aware that engaging in certain types of behavior while behind the wheel can significantly increase a person’s risk of being involved in an accident. For instance, driving while distracted, violating traffic laws, or driving while under the influence are dangerous to anyone on the road. A new study, however, has revealed… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions and Resulting Back and Neck Injuries
According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 6.4 million car crashes occurred in 2017 alone, which resulted in roughly 1.9 million injuries. Although these statistics cover a number of different kinds of car accidents ranging from head-on collisions to sideswipe crashes, a large proportion of the collisions involved at least one vehicle rear ending… Read More »
Florida Drunk Driving Accidents
Despite the criminalization of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, people still continue to drink and drive, a practice that leads to an estimated 30 deaths a day in the U.S. These types of accidents can forever change the lives of those who are involved, causing serious injuries that require weeks… Read More »
Can I Still Recover Compensation for My Bicycle Accident if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
As a general rule, cyclists, regardless of age or skill, should always consider wearing a helmet while riding. This is especially true in Florida, which has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous states in the nation for cycling. Fortunately, motorists cannot bring up a cyclist’s decision not to wear a helmet… Read More »
Liability for Out of State Car Accidents
Dealing with the consequences of a car accident tends to be a complicated process, as it often requires the parties to grapple with insurance claims, pay off medical bills, repair their vehicles, and undergo treatment for injuries. These issues can become even more difficult to navigate when drivers are injured in collisions in other… Read More »
Florida Enacts New Texting Ban Law
Last month, Florida lawmakers enacted a new law that makes texting while driving a primary offense, which means that law enforcement officers are now allowed to pull motorists over and issue citations solely for texting while driving. Although the law officially goes into effect on July 1st of this year, drivers found in violation… Read More »
The Importance of Using the Right Car Seat
Under Florida law, all children who are under the age of five years old and are traveling in a vehicle must use a car seat. While these laws have played an important role in helping protect children, their effectiveness also depends in large part on the type of car seat being used and how… Read More »
The Most Common Traffic Law Violations in Florida
Motorists who sustain injuries in car accidents resulting from another person’s negligence are often able to recoup their accident-related losses by filing a claim against the at-fault party. In many cases, these accidents involve the violation of a traffic regulation, proof of which can be instrumental in demonstrating negligence. For an assessment of your… Read More »
Collisions with Wild Animals
Just last year, a Florida resident and her two young children lost their lives after their vehicle collided with an alligator in the road, skidded out of control, and struck a nearby tree. Tragically, upon impact, the vehicle burst into flames and all three passengers were killed. Unfortunately, this type of accident is not… Read More »
The Importance of Going to the Emergency Room After a Car Crash
Car accidents come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which means that not all of those who are involved in collisions will suffer serious, or even minor injuries. However, this is always a possibility, especially for those whose crashes involved multiple vehicles or occurred at high speeds. In these cases, going to the… Read More »
