Year: 2019
Florida has beautiful landscapes that are easily explored on the back of a motorcycle. But there is a lurking danger on the road. Motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of severe injuries and fatalities on Florida’s roads and highways. It is legal to operate a bike without a helmet in the state, so that leaves the motorcyclist…
Drivers and pedestrians both have a responsibility to observe traffic laws and remain attentive while on roads and sidewalks. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen, which means injuries and fatalities are inevitable. A pedestrian accident can take many shapes. A person on foot can get struck by a vehicle at an intersection or crosswalk. Or, the…
When you step on another person’s property, the owner is responsible for your safety. A well-maintained property should not cause harm or injury to customers, guests, or uninvited visitors. If a visitor is injured, homeowners and business owners are all potentially held responsible under Florida’s premises liability law. The premises liability differs for each level…
There’s no denying Dayton Beach is a popular place for Memorial Day weekend activities. The city provides the perfect atmosphere and residents can enjoy everything from boating to relaxing on the beach. While this is a huge perk for those who live in the area, it also means there’s an added risk of accidents and…
Every time you get on a bicycle and ride alongside vehicle traffic, you put yourself at risk. However, it turns out if you live in Florida, the risk is much higher than in other states. Florida leads the nation in bicycle-related deaths with 6.7 fatalities per million residents. There’s no telling how many people sustain injuries as a…
Florida has the largest boating industry in the U.S. With summer just around the corner, boat owners are getting their vessels ready for fishing, water sports, or just cruising around on the weekends. While this is great fun for both residents and tourists, it also means there’s a higher risk of accidents. In fact, the…
The short answer is, yes, car accidents very often make arthritis and other pre-existing conditions worse. Car accidents can even cause arthritis in people who did not suffer from the condition before. This is called post-traumatic arthritis and can sometimes take months or even years to manifest. Say you have recently been involved in an accident, and…
If you live in Central Florida, chances are you have to use I-4 during any given day. This interstate is the main passageway between Daytona Beach and Tampa. This interstate takes you through Downtown Orlando as well as the tourist attraction areas. The road is always busy, and sadly it is under heavy construction. The…
When you’re injured in a car accident, the details contained in the police report can make or break your case. The officer that arrives at the scene of the crash will do a preliminary investigation of the accident. They may talk to the drivers involved, as well as eyewitnesses and use their testimony to help make…
A 15-year-old boy was killed after he fell out of the back of a pickup truck on the Clyde B. Wells bridge in Florida. The young Alabama teen was riding in the bed of the truck traveling southbound on U.S. 331 when he fell out onto the road and was hit by another vehicle. This tragic…