Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Lawyers
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents can result in a variety of injuries ranging in severity from minor scrapes and bruises to head trauma and spinal cord injuries. Generally, how severe an injury is depends on a number of different factors, including where the injured party was sitting in the vehicle at the time of the accident, the… Read More »
Accident Reconstruction
In many car accidents, fault can quickly be assigned due to the presence of multiple witnesses, proof from video cameras, and testimony from the drivers themselves. In cases that involve complex accidents, however, assigning fault could be more difficult and so require a reconstruction of the accident. Accident reconstructions are conducted by experts who… Read More »
Liability for Parking Lot Accidents
Most car accidents take place on freeways, rural highways, and busy city streets. However, a surprisingly high number of crashes also occur in parking lots. Although usually smaller and less congested than most roads, parking lots can still play host to devastating accidents, resulting in broken bones, lacerations, and head trauma. If you were… Read More »
The Dangers of Flooded Roadways
Road hazards come in a number of different forms, but one of the most dangerous is flooding, especially during hurricane season. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that as many as 50 percent of all flood-related drownings occur when a car is driven into flood water. This risk… Read More »
Vehicle Safety Features that Help Prevent Car Accidents
Although airbags and seat belts have been in use for decades and prevent thousands of injuries and deaths every year, new technologies are also constantly being introduced that play a crucial role in preventing car crashes. Unfortunately, despite these advancements, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are still injured in collisions on a daily basis. To… Read More »
Driver Fatigue Found to be the Cause of Serious Florida Turnpike Toll Booth Accident
Early last month, a devastating car accident took place at one of several toll booths located near St. Cloud. Video footage from the scene of the crash revealed that the driver of a white SUV approached the toll booth without slowing, and while taking out a number of warning cones, before colliding head-on with… Read More »
The Importance of Proper Tire Care
Most of us don’t think about the state of our tires on a day to day basis. However, doing so could make all the difference when it comes to car accidents, especially during the Florida summers, which are accompanied by rainstorms, high winds, and blistering temperatures. While anyone who drives in poor weather is… Read More »
When do Most Car Accidents Happen?
As most of us know, car accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time. There are, however, certain times of the day that tend to be especially dangerous for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Afternoon rush hour, for example, has proven to be one of the most common times in which accidents occur… Read More »
How Multitasking Leads to Dangerous Driving
In recent years, the need to multitask has become almost universal, regardless of a person’s employment situation or personal life. For instance, many of us are expected to answer emails, while also taking a lunch break, and answering any work-related phone calls. While multitasking can be accomplished in a safe manner, it is not… Read More »
Recovering Damages for PTSD Caused by a Car Accident
After car accidents, most victims focus on obtaining treatment for and recovering from physical injuries. While this is important, it is also critical for accident victims to seek treatment for injuries that are less difficult to see, but are in some ways just as serious, namely, psychological trauma. Victims of serious car accidents are… Read More »
