In 2021, there were a reported 401,502 car collisions in the state of Florida according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Crash Dashboard. About eighty percent…
read moreChild Passenger Safety Week runs until National Seat Check Day Saturday, which is September 24th this year. Both events are meant to bring awareness to keeping children safe in cars…
read moreIn the United States, about two million whiplash insurance claims are filed each year according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, it is estimated that three million novel…
read moreAccording to recent studies by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida is the most dangerous state for bicyclists. Although 2021 saw a five percent increase in…
read moreIn their April 2022 report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted a 10.5% increase in traffic fatalities for the previous year (42,915 deaths). After a period of relative…
read moreFrom underage drinking to driving under the influence, parents of teenagers are understandably nervous as prom and graduation season draws near. Between the months of May and August, the greatest…
read moreAfter a car accident, an individual may discover that they require care beyond the immediate medical services employed to keep them from immediate harm or save their life. Long-term care…
read moreWhen there is a fatality in a truck and car collision, statistics show there is a 97% chance that the death will be of the person (or persons) in the…
read moreFlorida is the deadliest place for bicyclists and pedestrians, according to federal statistics. In 2008, out of all bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the United States, 11.1% of those pedestrian…
read moreWith holiday parties in full swing, it seems Florida’s patrons are making up for time lost during the 2020 pandemic closures, which all but kept individuals inside and away from…
read moreIn 2020, the National Safety Council estimated that about 485 people would die on U.S. roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday. Fatality rates are higher during Thanksgiving as more individuals drive.…
read moreA deadly trend is taking over the streets of Miami-Dade. While street racing is nothing new, the popularity and frequency of accidents seem to be picking up speed. Drivers are…
read moreAfter a car accident or event causing personal injury, one of the first items to consider when making a legal claim is calculating lost wages. Insurance companies and lawyers use…
read moreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on August 16 that it opened a formal safety investigation into Tesla driver assistance system Autopilot. Since that announcement, regulators have identified…
read moreAn accident settlement occurs when there is an accident and the parties involved in the occurrence reach an agreement outside of the court system. Further, the injured party agrees not…
read moreMost car accidents are not so cut and dry. There is often no clear understanding of which individual is at fault. In fact, some drivers find themselves in a position…
read moreAfter a serious accident, victims may face difficulties and hardships such as medical bills and the inability to work. Hiring a lawyer to handle their personal injury claim at this…
read moreOn the last day of the 2021 legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill that would make major changes to the state’s auto insurance system. If Governor Ron Desantis signs…
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