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Commercial Vehicle Drivers Banned from Using Handheld Mobile Devices
Smartphone technology has greatly benefited commercial drivers. Mobile devices allow long-haul drivers to stay connected to loved ones during extended absences. In some cases, the job requires truck drivers to remain in contact with supervisors and customers, a duty made more convenient by the cellphone. Mobile phones also give drivers crucial access to immediate… Read More »
Tired Driving Can Have Fatal Consequences
Earlier this year, a tractor-trailer driver set off a chain auto accident on Illinois I-88 Tollway that killed a Tollway worker and injured a state trooper. Crash investigators determined that truck driver Renato Velasquez had slept for only three-and-a-half hours and had been working for 38 hours at the time of the accident. They… Read More »
Can Injury Victims Prevail When the Drunk Drivers Who Injured Them Are Judged Not Guilty in Criminal Court?
Anyone who sustains injuries from the actions of a drunk driver must deal with the complexities of taking civil action against a person who also faces criminal charges. Since the two cases involve separate and distinct trials, however, the outcome of one trial does not affect the outcome of the other. The moment drunk… Read More »
Texting While Driving — A Dangerous Combination
In a video caught by a Fort Myers police dashboard camera, a car is seen swerving, veering over the divider lane, travelling at unsteady slow to quicker speeds, unnecessarily applying the brakes, running over the curb, and eventually hitting a telephone pole and a tree before flipping upside down. Miraculously, the man crawled from… Read More »
What You Should Know About Renting a Boat on Your Trip to Florida
South Florida’s beautiful beaches and crystal blue water attract tourists from around the world. Renting a boat or a personal watercraft (PWC) is an enjoyable way to explore the state’s miles of coasts, rivers and lakes. Before you hit the water, familiarize yourself with the Florida vessel safety laws to minimize risk of injuries… Read More »
Is Your Child’s Playground Safe?
In Jacksonville, a 10-year-old boy was fatally strangled when he became entangled in the foothold loop of a rope swing. In Orlando, an eight-year-old girl died instantly of head injuries when a wooden climbing apparatus collapsed on top of her. Playing on safe, well-constructed playground equipment teaches kids social skills, promotes physical exercise and… Read More »
GM Ignition Switch Recalls — Did the Company Conceal Known Dangers?
In March of 2010, Atlanta pediatric nurse Brooke Melton was driving to her boyfriend’s home to celebrate her 29th birthday when she was killed in a tragic automobile accident. The vehicle’s black box indicated that the ignition switch on her 2005 Chevy Cobalt suddenly turned off, causing her to lose control and collide with… Read More »
The Black Box in Your Car
The world waits for an answer to what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a jet that disappeared during its March 8th, 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Investigators believe that the key to unraveling the mystery is in the black box — officially called an event data recorder, or EDR. For this… Read More »
Who is Liable When Patrons Slip and Fall in Water Parks?
Water parks provide refreshing entertainment for families enjoying the hot Florida sunshine. Although rides and other attractions that involve bodies of water have an inherent risk of drowning, these accidents are actually quite rare. Perhaps the most common type of water park injuries involve slipping and falling. Florida statutes regarding amusement park safety acknowledge… Read More »
Is it Possible to Extend the Statute of Limitations for Florida Personal Injury Cases?
The term statute of limitations refers to the time within which lawsuits can be filed for any civil or criminal matter. When it comes to Florida civil law, the number of years plaintiffs have to file a case can vary greatly. In spite of the many rules that seem etched in stone, a number… Read More »
