Stores, restaurants and other public buildings are common places in Florida where slip-and-fall accidents tend to occur. Many property owners are aware of the dangers and liability concerns that arise when someone falls and is injured on their properties, but they do not always take proper precautions to prevent these… Continue reading What should I do if I slip and fall in a store?
Continue ReadingWhat Causes Traffic Accidents?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it is not always clear what went wrong. People refer to car collisions as accidents, but they are often the natural result of poor decisions by drivers. Human errors come in many different forms, from passive mistakes like the failure to check mirrors,… Continue reading What Causes Traffic Accidents?
Continue ReadingHands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Everybody has a cellphone these days. If you’re like most people, you may occasionally (or even frequently) find yourself talking on the phone behind the wheel. Bluetooth technology makes it easier than ever to talk hands-free, which most people assume is much safer than holding a phone up to your… Continue reading Hands-free phones and driving are a deadly combination
Continue ReadingHidden dangers of parking lots
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… Continue reading Hidden dangers of parking lots
Continue ReadingSeniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Many older people in Miami-Dade drive to retain their independence and mobility. However, seniors who choose to do so are at risk of being fatally injured in car accidents. According to a 2012 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of seniors who are licensed to… Continue reading Seniors at risk of fatal motor vehicle accidents
Continue ReadingWhen a child is injured in an accident
When a child is injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another, he or she has the same right to compensation as an adult. However, a child will not understand the complex choices that he or she faces. While a parent can negotiate with the insurance company on… Continue reading When a child is injured in an accident
Continue Reading5 Mistakes To Avoid After A Florida Car Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident, it’s important to protect your right to full compensation. Mistakes that you make in the first few days after the accident can be hard to correct later. Here are five mistakes you should avoid if you suffered an injury in a… Continue reading 5 Mistakes To Avoid After A Florida Car Accident
Continue Reading