Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Statistics show Florida pedestrians at high risk
Auto accidents are a common source of worry in Florida and across the nation. At significant risk of injuries and death are those who are not in a vehicle at all, but share the road with cars and trucks. Specifically, that refers to bicyclists and pedestrians. The lack of protection leaves them vulnerable to… Read More »
Understanding accident reconstruction
Many media reports of traffic accidents end with the statement that police are continuing their investigation. The meaning of this phrase is very important to law enforcement agencies attempting to understand the cause of the accident and to any party who suffered injury and is pursuing a claim for damages against the responsible party…. Read More »
Single car collision kills driver and passenger
Many Floridians assume that no one is liable in a single-car accident. This assumption is incorrect, because the driver of an automobile owes the duty of car to all the passengers in the vehicle. A recent single-vehicle accident in Bradenton demonstrates how this rule works. The accident The Florida Highway Patrol said that the… Read More »
Driver fatigue is a major contributor to truck accidents
Many in Florida would agree that it is through the hard work of semi-truck drivers that our economy keeps going. We depend on truckers to deliver goods across the country so we can see the items we want on store shelves. However, some truckers take risks in doing so, specifically if they drive while… Read More »
Should you accept insurance companies’ offer after car accidents? Â
Many Florida car accidents will only result in minor damage and/or minor injuries, but even those accidents can create inconveniences that people would rather not deal with if they can avoid it. However, many car accidents do result in significant damage to the vehicles and people can suffer significant injuries as well. These injuries… Read More »
What happens when teen drivers are distracted
Distracted driving is anything the driver does besides driving when they are behind the wheel of the car. Whether it is eating a sandwich, brushing hair, adjusting mirrors, texting, or picking out music to play, these are all forms of distraction that can raise the chance of causing an accident. Teenage drivers are more… Read More »
Auto accident dangers rising for Floridians in wheelchairs
Auto accidents can happen at any time in Florida with people suffering catastrophic injuries and death. While anyone who takes to the road in any capacity is vulnerable, some are at greater risk than others. This includes children, the elderly and handicapped people. Due to the lack of protection pedestrians have, an auto-pedestrian accident… Read More »
What to expect after a car accident
Accidents can happen in a split second, but the aftereffects, in terms of injury trauma, healing, rehabilitation, or coping with loss, can last a lifetime. Florida drivers should be aware of what steps to take after the accident has occurred, as well as what laws are in place that will determine the outcome of… Read More »
Eighteen-year-old arrested after leaving scene of fatal accident
One of the crucial problems in assessing liability for pedestrian accidents is the fact that the vehicle driver frequently leaves the scene of the accident and travels far enough that arrest and identification are often very difficult. The opposite outcome occurred after a fatal accident at the intersection of West Hillsborough Avenue and Sawyer… Read More »
Truck driver negligence may cause serious accidents
If you were involved in an accident involving a commercial truck, truck driver negligence likely caused or contributed to the accident. Operating a commercial truck requires specialized training and licensure, as commercial trucks can be more difficult to control than a standard passenger vehicle. Truck drivers also must adhere to the strict regulations set… Read More »