Despite all the new technological advancements in automobile safety over the last few years, distracted driving remains an epidemic across the United States. In 2015 alone, distracted driving actually claimed the lives of 3,477. Sadly, even though we have millions of apps that have revolutionized daily life, we can’t quite figure out how to avoid…
Drunk driving remains an epidemic across the United States. Each day, people drive under the influence of alcohol almost 300,000 times, but remarkably fewer than 4,000 are actually arrested. Sadly, every two minutes in this country, a person is injured or worse due to an intoxicated driving car accidents. If someone in your family has…
The statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim in Florida is generally two years, after which there is little the family can do to recover damages. That may seem like a long time, but these complicated civil lawsuits are difficult for most people to understand without the assistance of a wrongful death…
Motorcycle accidents can be incredibly dangerous and often lead to serious injury or even death. In fact, more than 35% of the nation’s annual spinal cord injuries are the result of motorcycle and auto accidents. Fatal accidents involving motorcycles are frequently caused by negligence on the part of other motorists. In these circumstances, loved ones…
As any motorcycle accident lawyer will tell you, distracted driving doesn’t just cause fender benders. Not only is distracted driving on the rise in the smartphone era, but it’s also extremely lethal. As of 2015, federal data shows that distracted driving claims 3,477 lives every year. While any driver or pedestrian can be injured in…
There are approximately 6 million car accidents each year in the United States. Unfortunately, many of those accidents result in serious injuries or even fatalities. Because these accidents are so common, it’s important to know just how severe an injury can be if you’ve been involved in an auto accident yourself. Hopefully this information will…
Roadside Sobriety Tests Explained The Roadside Tests, known in the legal community as “Field Sobriety Exercises” were developed as a means for testing a person’s level of impairment by alcohol or drugs. The common misconception is that these are “pass” or “fail” tests. The reality is that the Officer decides whether or not you “pass’…
Whether you are from warmer, Southern states or visiting from the cold Midwest states, going boating or enjoying activities on the water are both popular things to do in Florida. Sun, surf and sand are all incredible attractions that draw in people from all around the world to the Florida coasts. Unfortunately, accidents can happen…
No one wants to get involved in a car accident, but unfortunately they still happen. Some accidents are minor “fender benders” in which no one is injured, but other accidents result in life changing injuries or even death. Regardless of the severity of an accident, it’s important to pay attention to any changes in the…
Surviving a car accident is not easy – the incident can be upsetting emotionally, but also can result in serious injuries. In a car accident, your body passes through a big trauma that may have shocking effects on the health of your hips. It’s possible that you don’t feel any hip pain immediately after a…