Although Florida teens (those between the ages of 15 and 19 years old) only make up around five percent of the state’s licensed drivers, crashes with teen drivers account for approximately 11 percent of all crashes in Florida. There were, for instance, almost 40,000 crashes in which teen drivers were… Continue reading Teen Fatalities in Car Accidents
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Overloading a Commercial Vehicle
Commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, pose an enormous risk to others on the road, simply because they are so tall, wide, and heavy. Recognizing how dangerous these kinds of vehicles are in the event of a truck accident, federal regulators actually limit how much commercial trucks can weigh. Semi-trucks, for example,… Continue reading The Dangers of Overloading a Commercial Vehicle
Continue ReadingAnatomy of a Pedestrian Accident
Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians almost never end well for the latter, who, unshielded by a vehicle and lacking the protections of seatbelts and airbags, are much more likely to sustain devastating injuries. The type and severity of pedestrian accident injuries is dictated by a wide range of factors, including… Continue reading Anatomy of a Pedestrian Accident
Continue ReadingFatal Slip and Fall Accidents
While many slip and fall injuries are not incapacitating, an alarming number qualify as serious and can even be fatal. Losing a loved one in this type of preventable accident is devastating, causing unimaginable grief, but also substantial financial harm. Fortunately, in many cases, the family members of victims can… Continue reading Fatal Slip and Fall Accidents
Continue ReadingBuilding a Case Against a Negligent Trucking Company
Accident victims whose losses exceed their own insurance coverage are often forced to file either an insurance claim, a personal injury lawsuit, or both against the person or company responsible for the crash. When it comes to truck accidents, the at-fault party often proves to be not only the truck… Continue reading Building a Case Against a Negligent Trucking Company
Continue ReadingWhat is Causing My Accident-Related Shoulder Blade Pain?
Car accident victims are at risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries that end up causing devastating pain and disability. Many of these injuries affect the neck and back and in many cases, result in pain between the shoulder blades. The positioning of the seat belt during the crash, as well as… Continue reading What is Causing My Accident-Related Shoulder Blade Pain?
Continue ReadingFatal Florida Railroad Accidents
When people think about collisions involving vehicles, they rarely imagine crashes with trains. These kinds of accidents, however, have some of the most devastating consequences for victims, resulting in catastrophic injuries that often end up being deadly for the parties involved. These fatal accidents occur much more often in Florida… Continue reading Fatal Florida Railroad Accidents
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Unladen Trucks
One of the primary dangers of being involved in a truck accident is the increased likelihood that the truck in question will spill its cargo upon impact. Even if the cargo doesn’t spill, fully loaded trucks often weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, meaning that any impact with a smaller… Continue reading The Dangers of Unladen Trucks
Continue ReadingHave You Suffered an Accident-Related Brain Stem Injury?
The brain is a complex organ composed of multiple specialized areas, all of which work together to control everything from breathing and sleeping to physical movements and emotion. An injury to any part of the brain can have devastating repercussions, disrupting the operation of these systems. Injuries to certain areas,… Continue reading Have You Suffered an Accident-Related Brain Stem Injury?
Continue ReadingAccident-Related Crush Injuries Can be Fatal
Crush injuries occur when excessive force or pressure is placed on a single part of the body, as when someone becomes trapped beneath a heavy weight. Without immediate treatment, crush injuries typically result in permanent disability or death. While crush injuries are often associated with workplace accidents involving heavy machinery… Continue reading Accident-Related Crush Injuries Can be Fatal
Continue Reading