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 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
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
Continue ReadingTruck Driver in Fatal Accident Had Multiple Tickets
A devastating truck accident in early January has raised concerns about the driving skills of commercial truck drivers. The accident killed the driver, another trucker, and five children in a fiery crash that took place on Interstate 75 near Gainesville. According to media reports, 59-year-old Steve Holland veered into a… Continue reading Truck Driver in Fatal Accident Had Multiple Tickets
Continue ReadingHoliday Season Safe Driving Tips
The holiday season is a time to reconnect with family and recharge. With school out and many workers on vacation, the roads will be congested. Even worse, inclement weather like fog and rain can make it harder to see while driving. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, we care about your… Continue reading Holiday Season Safe Driving Tips
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