Drunk driving accidents can leave people bloodied and bruised. But not all scars are visible. Many victims will struggle for years with the emotional fallout from a drunk driving crash. Whether you are struggling with physical or emotional injuries—or both—there are steps you can take to promote recovery. Dealing with… Continue reading How to Deal with the Scars Left after a Drunk Driving Accident
Continue ReadingString of School Bus Stop Accidents Prompts Action in Florida
Autumn was a deadly season for children riding the school bus. Accidents around the country killed or severely injured children because drivers did not stop as is required by state law. Around the country, many people are outraged, and as reported by the Miami Herald, there is now a petition… Continue reading String of School Bus Stop Accidents Prompts Action in Florida
Continue ReadingWoman Badly Injured in Accident with Brightline Train
In July, we wrote about an accident involving the Brightline train system and its history of collisions. Unfortunately, another accident has recently occurred, this one leaving a woman in critical condition. As reported by the Miami Herald, a woman was badly injured in a collision in the middle of October… Continue reading Woman Badly Injured in Accident with Brightline Train
Continue ReadingI Was Injured by a Distracted Driver, What are My Rights?
Distracted driving is a menace to society. According to federal government statistics, distracted drivers kill around 9 people every single day. Another 1,000 are injured in car accidents by distracted drivers. If a distracted driver strikes you, then you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but you must… Continue reading I Was Injured by a Distracted Driver, What are My Rights?
Continue ReadingHow Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in Florida—and for good reason. These substances severely impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and can lead to unfortunate accidents. In Florida, over 5,000 accidents occurred in 2016 because of alcohol and another 617 stemmed from driving… Continue reading How Alcohol, Marijuana & Other Substances Affect Your Driving Abilities
Continue ReadingWhat Happens to Your Body in an Auto Accident?
The human body is not designed to travel at 100 miles per hour. Unfortunately, man has designed vehicles that can go this speed—with human bodies wedged inside. When vehicles collide with another object, whether a tree or another vehicle, our bodies cannot withstand the force placed on them. Unsurprisingly, many… Continue reading What Happens to Your Body in an Auto Accident?
Continue ReadingRollaway Danger: Ford F-150, F-650, F-750, Ford Expedition
There are roughly 388,000 car and truck accidents in Florida every year, according to the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Many of these accidents are the result of driver negligence. But some crashes occur, despite the driver’s best efforts, because of a defect in the design or… Continue reading Rollaway Danger: Ford F-150, F-650, F-750, Ford Expedition
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Drunk Driving: Cold, Hard Facts About How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Skills
Despite decades of research and media reports–not to mention thousands of auto accident victims–many people still fail to properly grasp the dangers of drunk driving. Yet the numbers don’t lie. Drunk driving remains a serious problem in Florida and around the country. How serious? According to the U.S. Centers for… Continue reading The Dangers of Drunk Driving: Cold, Hard Facts About How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Skills
Continue ReadingWhat is Considered a Motor Vehicle Accident?
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… Continue reading What is Considered a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Continue ReadingThe Ethical Dilemmas of Self-Driving Cars
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… Continue reading The Ethical Dilemmas of Self-Driving Cars
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