If you've suffered from an accident in Florida, you might like to believe that insurance companies are on your side and here to help you get back on your feet. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, meaning that they...
You were injured as a pedestrian, here, in Florida, and now, you're wondering what your options are for seeking compensation. A lot will depend on whether you were following traffic laws and, if so, how the driver was negligent. The question of negligence is important...
In Florida and across the U.S., there are federal safety standards to protect drivers in a vehicle crash, but there are no standards designed to protect pedestrians when they get hit. In light of this fact, the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, is asking the...
Large trucks are everywhere on the road in Florida, and they pose many dangers to you as a driver. The truck driver can make the vehicle even more dangerous by doing things behind the wheel that distract their focus from the road. Truck drivers have an obligation to...
When you receive a phone call from the responsible driver’s insurance company just days after being injured in an auto collision, you’re probably thrilled to answer it. After all, the sooner you talk to the claims adjuster and provide important information, the faster...
Most personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation for accident victims, which is fortunate when you’ve been hurt and are suffering the financial consequences. It is always best to call an attorney immediately after an accident. In that case, the...
If you’re one of the roughly 4,200 victims who are injured in Marion County, FL car accidents every year according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there’s a good chance you’re still experiencing some pain. In a minor crash, you may feel...
Despite the fact that most motorcycle riders strictly adhere to traffic laws and safety tips offered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, they still suffer from prejudice by other motorists on Florida roadways. Bias limits their thinking and impacts...
Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified more than 250 foodborne ailments, many of which are caused by various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Though the thought may make you squeamish, these statistics indicate that...
There is a common assumption that teen drivers are a significant safety threat on the road and, to a certain extent, statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles support this theory. Of the 662,000 total crashes that occur every year on...