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High Rate of Florida Pedestrian Accidents Requires Caution
The good news is that after much effort to make it safer for pedestrians in Florida, the number of injuries and fatalities are going down. The bad news is that for years, they climbed so high, the numbers are still far too high. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, in 2010, there were… Read More »
Car Acccidents Involving Teenage Drivers
Are you the parent of a teenage driver? We know all too well the special hell you must be going through right now. You barely trust them to do their homework, and now you’re supposed to let them drive? But this is that age, isn’t it? When they’re supposed to start spreading their wings… Read More »
5 Tips If You're Injured at a Concert or Music Festival
One of the best things about summer is the wide variety of summer concerts and music festivals available, especially here in Florida where the weather is sunny and tourists are likely to be out in force. Whether you like to rock all night and snap to the sultry sounds of smooth jazz, one thing… Read More »
Top 10 Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians
The National Complete Streets Coalition, a branch of Smart Growth America, released a study in May 2014 that compared pedestrian deaths, including total deaths, annual deaths per 100,000 residents and the percentage of pedestrian commuters that have the most dangerous metro areas to walk. They call it the Pedestrian Danger Index, which they calculate… Read More »
Car vs. Pedestrian Accidents: Who’s at Fault?
When a pedestrian vs. car accident occurs, we’re all very aware that the pedestrian is likely to take the brunt of any injuries that occur. Sure, the car may suffer some body damage, and on occasion, the driver may even be injured. Especially if they made a valiant attempt to avoid the accident that… Read More »
Types of Defective Product Liability Claims
We’ve all purchased a product that just didn’t work quite the way it should, but when that product causes an accident that results in injury or death, someone needs to be held responsible, especially since that’s probably not the only defective product. This area of personal injury is called product liability. There are three… Read More »
5 Signs That You May Need a Car Accident Lawyer
If you’re one of those people who dreads the idea of a lawsuit, you’re not alone. Many people wonder whether their accident is really serious enough to warrant the court’s time (and their effort). While you can sue for a multitude of grievances large and small, there are five circumstances in which you should… Read More »
Do I Need an Accident Attorney?
When you’re in a car accident, your first thought is always of everyone’s safety. Then, perhaps, you consider what you’ll do to repair your car. Many people don’t even think about a lawsuit until the bills start rolling in. If it’s a minor accident, that’s probably fine. But what if it’s a serious accident?… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that a human isn’t going to win the battle of car vs. person. Literally thousands of people are injured or killed every year as the result of being hit by vehicles. While bicyclists must follow the same rules as vehicles if they’re actually on the… Read More »
A closer look at wrongful death suits
Losing a loved one is a terrible experience for anyone. But when someone you can’t live without loses their life in a preventable accident due to someone else’s negligence, many of the negative emotions associated with the loss are heightened significantly. But Florida law does allow you to get compensation from the person or… Read More »
