Personal Injury
Keeping Kids Safe While Walking and Playing Outside
According to Local 10 News, the search remains on for the driver of a pickup truck who was captured on video hitting a 12-year-old boy at the end of March in Miami. Authorities have asserted that the boy was playing in the street when the westbound vehicle struck him and continued to drive without… Read More »
Is it Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Florida?
Many drivers assume that they can handle multiple tasks at the same time without any loss of concentration, and that sometimes includes listening to music or talking on the phone through headphones while behind the wheel. In fact, being the driver you should be requires you to reduce and even eliminate distractions like headphones… Read More »
Examples of Distracted Driving
We all have the best of intentions when we get behind the wheel of a car and plan to drive as diligently as possible. However, many of us may not realize how each distraction that causes a driver to look away from the road could actually cost you or someone else their life –… Read More »
Why You Should Slow Down When Behind the Wheel
According to one news article published lately by Local 10 News, Ryan Newman has no memories of the devastating February 2020 accident on the final lap of the Daytona 500 that led to him suffering from head injuries. The NASCAR driver has made a remarkable recovery after being bumped from behind by another driver… Read More »
The Right Things to Know About Wrong Way Accidents
Bay News 9 reported recently that two people were killed recently in a Saturday morning wrong way crash on Interstate 275. Authorities have asserted that the fatal collision occurred when the 28-year-old man behind the wheel of a sedan drove north onto the southbound lanes around 3:15 in the morning. He subsequently collided with… Read More »
Bus Stop Safety Tips
Earlier this year, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that sadly, three people had to be taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a car accident happened at a bus stop. The weekday accident reportedly occurred after a two-vehicle collision sent a car into the Fort Lauderdale bus stop. The force of the… Read More »
Understanding How to Recognize the Signs of Drunk Drivers
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a drunk driver finally had his day in court shortly before the Broward courthouse all but closed to the public back in March. The 30-year-old began a battle against vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter charges stemming from the 2016 death of a 27-year-old scooter rider who… Read More »
Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely
After being mostly cooped up for the last few months because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many of us are looking forward to the festivities and fireworks that come with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday as things slowly reopen and become a bit more like what we are used to. Whether you are… Read More »
Helping Teen Drivers Stay Safe on the Road this Summer
Teenagers of driving age all over the country look forward to the summer when they get to maximize their time on the road and in pursuit of independence. But unfortunately, the sudden increase of unsupervised time on their hands when schools close for summer break means that teens have many more chances to get… Read More »
Toxic Exposure Personal Injury Claims
While car accidents, medical malpractice, and even slip and falls may be the kind of incidents you think of when contemplating the basis of a personal injury claim, in fact, the law does not end there. Instead, an individual or entity may be liable for injuries resulting from many other circumstances such as those… Read More »