Although Florida provides ideal weather for motorcycle enthusiasts to head out for a joyride, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable individuals on the roads. They lack the same protection features that vehicle occupants enjoy. With this acknowledgment, the state laws in Florida (§ 316.211) have made it mandatory for all motorcyclists to wear the necessary…
While not essentially more common than other types of traffic accidents, motorcycle crashes are associated with a high risk of severe injuries and fatalities. A recent report released by the federal government reveals that per mile traveled in 2019, there were about 35 times more fatalities from motorcycle accidents compared to those associated with car accidents. These…
Nursing home residents have equal rights to all other Americans, and they deserve to age with dignity. Unfortunately, some of them fall victim to horrific acts of neglect and abuse. Some of these heinous acts go unreported due to embarrassment, fear, or because the nursing home resident is unable to communicate effectively. If you notice or…
Have you been involved in an accident or suffered injuries due to someone’s negligence? It is time to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. This is an important decision that you should make after you, or someone you know has been involved in an accident. Remember, it is your attorney’s responsibility to…
Florida’s Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle estimates that 41% of traffic accidents result in one or more injuries for both drivers and passengers. Florida is a no-fault state. That means drivers should carry a mandatory personal injury protection insurance policy. That way, the driver can recover damages when they get involved in an accident. However, some…
If you have been in a car accident in Daytona Beach or elsewhere in Florida, there are probably hundreds of questions on your mind right now. You may be wondering how much your personal injury claim is worth, whether you need an attorney to obtain compensation, whether you should sue the other party involved in…
Pedestrian accidents can be quite severe since a pedestrian doesn’t have a seatbelt or a vehicle to protect them. People need to work together to ensure that roads are safe for everyone because it is essential to remember that many people use the roads. It is vital that all residents in Florida feel safe to use…
Unfortunately, a shooting outside a bar is not an uncommon scenario. Consuming alcohol triggers chemical changes in the brain, which may cause an intoxicated person to become aggressive. In fact, two drunk people bumping into one another at a bar can cause a fight or shoot outside a bar. But can the establishment be held…
The fifth prominent source of unintentional injury death across all age groups is drowning. And for young children ages one to four, drowning is a leading cause of submersion injuries. You will have another ten children suffering from submersion injuries that require emergency treatment for every child that drowns in a swimming pool. Brain damage…
Driving while drunk has never been a good idea. In Florida alone, drunk driving claims more than 500 people every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asserts that 30 people die in the U.S. daily due to drunk driving. From the statistics, it’s easy to tell that someone dies every 50 minutes because of drunk driving. Intoxicated…