While the holidays may be a joyous time of year for many people, the roadways tell a different story. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, millions of people throughout the country take to the roads to party, shop and visit friends and family. This leads to traffic, accidents, serious injuries…
Do you know what to do if you are involved in a car accident? If not, don’t worry – many people don’t know the steps to take in the event of a car wreck. As a result, they may end up doing things that aren’t in their own best interest…
Many people have gone out and partied and drank too much. Sometimes these intoxicated people make the decision to drive and cause car accidents. These crashes often result in serious injuries and even death. Are bartenders and alcohol servers partially responsible for these unfortunate accidents? Do they have a responsibility…
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Florida. Between 2003 and 2012, 8,476 people in the state were killed in drunk driving accidents. Florida ranks above the national average in terms of deaths by age and gender. Nationwide, 1.9 percent of people report that they drive after drinking too much….
You were driving to work when a speeding car rear-ends you. You suffered a broken arm and whiplash as a result of the impact. Your medical bills exceeded $50,000 and you had to take a month off work to recover. What happens next? Will you receive compensation from the other…
After a night of partying, many Miami residents and tourists act in a responsible manner and have others drive them home. Some, however, choose to drive even though they are intoxicated. This is a careless, dangerous action that can cause serious car accidents. Many of these crashes end up severely…
If you aren’t familiar with the dangers of lane diving, motorcyclist and artist Cynthia Fleischmann, who lost her leg in a lane diving accident in 2015, can tell you all about it. Since that time, both Fleischmann and a friend who was riding along side her and also suffered injuries…
After a car accident in Florida, it is important that you begin the claims process early. Not only are you required to file your claim within four years’ time (lest you breach the statute of limitations and be barred from recovering damages entirely), but starting the process as soon as…
Accidents happen. This unhelpful maxim is often delivered with a shrug from someone suggesting that fate is to blame. In truth, accidents are frequently the result of the reckless or careless acts of irresponsible people. The victims of personal injury accidents can’t afford to shrug or blame bad luck. They…
Many Hillsborough area residents are more concerned about their vehicles than they are about their personal safety in parking lots. However, many parking lots have hidden dangers that can make them unsafe places. Although business owners provide their patrons with parking facilities to accommodate their vehicles, they must also ensure…
