Recent Blog Posts
Collapsed Lungs Are a Potential Car Accident Injury
Some of the most serious car accident injuries don’t actually show up physically, at least initially. Internal injuries, for instance, which can occur when the organs in the chest and abdomen suffer a blunt force impact aren’t always readily apparent and may not result in symptoms until hours or days after the crash. This… Read More »
The Statute of Limitations for Florida Car Accidents
The statute of limitations is a legal term used to describe the deadline for initiating legal proceedings. In a car accident context, the statute of limitations sets the amount of time that an injured party has to file a lawsuit seeking compensation for crash-related losses from the person who caused the collision. Once this… Read More »
Coping with Memory Loss After Suffering a Car Accident-Related TBI
Car accidents are among the leading causes of head trauma in the U.S. Resulting injuries can range in severity from relatively mild concussions to skull fractures and brain hemorrhages that require surgery and could lead to permanent disability. TBIs go hand in hand with a variety of symptoms, but one of the most devastating… Read More »
Reducing Your Risk of Getting Hit by a Drunk Driver
Despite efforts by lawmakers and law enforcement agencies across the country, drunk driving accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate in the U.S. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that nearly 30 percent of all car accidents involve alcohol. Unfortunately, there’s no way to control the behavior of other… Read More »
What Causes Wrong-Way Accidents?
While they may occur less than other types of car accidents, wrong-way crashes remain one of the most dangerous kinds of collisions in which a person can be involved. Alarmingly, they also seem to be on the rise in Florida. There were, for instance, 3,854 wrong-way accidents in Florida in 2022, 128 of which… Read More »
Was Your Car Accident Caused by Reckless Driving?
Aggressive and reckless driving have become increasingly common on Florida roads, with heavy traffic and long commutes taking their toll on the patience and decision making of drivers across the state. Whatever the cause, reckless driving presents a significant danger to other road users, who could easily end up injured because of a reckless… Read More »
Florida PIP and PDL Requirements
Florida’s high-volume, congested roadways and outdated infrastructure make obtaining comprehensive car insurance of the utmost importance. In fact, it’s not only a good idea for drivers to purchase car insurance in Florida; it’s also legally required. All motorists in the state must purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, as well as Property Damage Liability… Read More »
Initiating a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida
While most of us use as much care as we can in our day-to-day lives to avoid hurting others through our own carelessness, accidents still can and do occur in Florida on a daily basis. Fortunately, state law protects accident victims who suffer injuries because of the negligence of others. This is known as… Read More »
Was Your Car Accident Caused by a Texting Driver?
Smartphone technology has made it easier than ever to stay in contact with loved ones and handle much of our online activity remotely. Unfortunately, cell phone use and texting in particular have also made it more dangerous to engage in other activities, like driving on Florida’s increasingly congested roadways. Florida’s Texting and Driving Ban … Read More »
Florida Boaters Encouraged to Take Extra Safety Precautions This Summer
With summer officially underway, boaters, swimmers, and anyone else who plans to spend some time near the water are being encouraged to take strict safety precautions. This is especially important for those visiting or living in Florida, which leads the country in registered recreational water vessels. Unfortunately, the sheer number of water vessels in… Read More »
