When you think of a motor vehicle accident, what immediately comes to mind? Do you picture two vehicles colliding with each other? What about a crash that involves animals or pedestrians? Would that be considered a motor vehicle accident as well? Ultimately, a motor vehicle accident occurs when a vehicle…
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more and more of a reality. Many companies are testing their vehicles on roadways. Many states are embracing these vehicles, which are touted as a way to reduce car accidents. In fact, studies show that self-driving vehicles could reduce car accidents by as much as 90…
Many car accidents are caused by distractions. When people think of distractions, they tend to think of drivers who are texting, reading, applying makeup or eating. Distracted drivers are the ones who get a bad reputation, but pedestrians can be just as bad. More and more pedestrians are becoming injured…
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…
