Each year, thousands of Floridians die in car accidents. Knowing these 5 poor driving habits will help reduce this number, keeping us all safer. Remember, we all owe each other a duty to be as safe as possible while out on the road, so commit to reducing drunk, drugged, drowsy,… Continue reading Avoid Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy, Distracted & Dangerous Driving
Continue ReadingWho Covers Medical Expenses after a Car Accident?
Car accidents often leave drivers and passengers with serious injuries, including broken bones, burns, sprains, or nerve damage. If you have been injured, you will need immediate medical attention. Initially, you might use health insurance or pay out of pocket to receive care. But who is ultimately responsible for medical… Continue reading Who Covers Medical Expenses after a Car Accident?
Continue ReadingCan a City Be Liable for Poorly Designed Roads and Intersections?
Most people understand that when a negligent driver hits them, they can sue for compensation. But what happens when it is the road itself that is the hazard to blame for an accident? Many roads and intersections in Florida are poorly designed, and the results are tragic. A recent accident… Continue reading Can a City Be Liable for Poorly Designed Roads and Intersections?
Continue ReadingWhat Effects Does a Rear-End Collision Have on the Body?
Rear-end collisions are often referred to as minor “fender-benders” but are one of the most commonly occurring types of car accidents in the U.S. Unfortunately, rear-end crashes, which occur when a stationary vehicle is struck by another vehicle from behind, are also notorious for resulting in severe injuries. In fact,… Continue reading What Effects Does a Rear-End Collision Have on the Body?
Continue ReadingWhat Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
According to the Insurance Information Institute, a staggering 26.7% of Floridians do not have car insurance. When these drivers collide with pedestrians or other motorists, they often flee the scene knowing that they have no way to pay out compensation to injured victims. Fortunately, those injured have some options for… Continue reading What Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
Continue ReadingMiami Not listed Among Top 10 Worst DUI Cities in Florida
Florida definitely has a DUI problem. According to state statistics, 515 people died in DUI accidents in 2017, and the numbers don’t seem to be getting better any time soon. Even if you do not die in a DUI collision, you could be one of the 3000 people who suffer… Continue reading Miami Not listed Among Top 10 Worst DUI Cities in Florida
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Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are big vehicles. Under federal regulations, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20-40 times heavier than many passenger vehicles. Unsurprisingly, these commercial trucks can cause horrific injuries when they slam into smaller vehicles. What are the most common reasons for truck accidents? Helpfully, the federal… Continue reading Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Continue ReadingCan Apologizing after an Accident Be Used against Me as Admitting Fault?
Yes. In fact, many different statements could be introduced later to show that you are not as injured as you claim or that you are partially responsible for the accident. For those reasons, it is important that you be careful about what you say at the scene of a car… Continue reading Can Apologizing after an Accident Be Used against Me as Admitting Fault?
Continue ReadingWhat are Florida’s Laws about Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs?
When people think about a DUI accident or just driving under the influence, they immediately think of alcohol. But someone can be picked up for DUI if their impairment has a more innocent source, such as prescription drugs. Famous golfer Tiger Woods, for example, was stopped for driving erratically, which… Continue reading What are Florida’s Laws about Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs?
Continue ReadingNew App May Actually Curb Distracted Driving
Distracted driving, which causes thousands of deaths a year, is a definite public safety hazard. The main culprits seem to be the ever-increasing number of gadgets that people having, principally their cell phone or smart phone. However, technology might also be coming to the rescue, promising to make our roads… Continue reading New App May Actually Curb Distracted Driving
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