No matter how safe you are behind the wheel and the lengths you go to when defensive driving, car accidents are a common threat in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that there were 394,255 total crashes in 2023, including collisions involving cars, large commercial trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and…
Motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware of the risk of serious head injuries in motorcycle accidents, especially considering the high rate of casualties. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are more than 8,650 total motorcycle collisions every year statewide. Around 600 riders are killed in these incidents, while…
Drunk driving remains a problem in Florida and throughout the US, and many times, offenders are arrested for DUI. However, there are many tragic situations where an impaired driver causes an accident that leads to injuries or death. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are almost 5,000…
You are in charge of your own safety when at home, but there are risks all around you when you step outside your door because not all property owners are as diligent. It is not surprising to learn that traffic collisions are among the top causes of injuries in the US, according…
For Florida motorists, right-of-way rules are important for staying in compliance with traffic laws as well as keeping yourself and vehicle occupants safe. The Florida Driver License Handbook includes numerous provisions on which driver must yield and who is allowed to proceed in many different traffic-related scenarios. However, intersections tend to create the most confusion. When motorists are…
It is horrific to think about your child being injured in an accident, but the statistics indicate that these incidents are common among infants, toddlers, and older kids. The National Safety Council (NSC) lists multiple risks, including traffic crashes that are the leading cause of death for children 17 years old and under. Plus,…
Physicians go through years of school, residencies, and other training to practice in their specific area of medicine, but these individuals do make mistakes despite their extensive backgrounds. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) reports that diagnostic errors are among the impactful, harmful problems in health care in the US.…
Many Florida accident claims will be settled by agreement of the parties without going to court, while some must go through the litigation and trial process. Still other cases are in between these stages. The parties are close to settlement and have resolved some issues, but they remain apart in…
You are already considered a vulnerable road user when navigating Florida streets on foot, but you are at an even higher risk of serious pedestrian accidents at night. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that the rate of nighttime traffic collisions is three times higher than during the day, and around 75%…
Accidents and careless conduct cause injuries to millions of victims every year, but these unfortunate incidents can also be tragic when they lead to fatalities. Victims of all ages are killed when others are negligent, failing to exercise reasonable care. At-fault parties cause traffic crashes, slip and falls, construction accidents,…