What Costs Can You Pursue After a Car Accident in Florida?
When you have been in a car accident you are naturally going to feel overwhelmed, scared, and in shock. If you sustained injuries your feelings will be more intense because you have so much to handle including medical care, which can be very costly. Where will you get the funds to pay for all the […]
How Medical Changes Can Cause Slip-And-Fall Injuries
Some groups of individuals are more prone to injury and devastating outcomes of these injuries than others. The elderly, for a number of reasons, are more vulnerable to slip-and-falls and the injuries they sustain are more often than not serious. Slip-and-fall injuries can range from mild bumps and bruises to: Broken bones Lacerations Head injuries […]
How Tire Tread Impacts Road Safety
Florida’s tropical climate is unlike many other states. Florida has a rainy season that spans from May through October. It is during this time that AAA advises drivers to take a moment to check on car maintenance. Specifically, tire tread. The rainy season in the state can be intense and worn out tires will put […]
How To Avoid A Pedestrian Accident In Florida
There are more than 6 million accidents that take place each year in the United States and when you are the victim of an accident the last thing you need to deal with is a driver who flees the scene. Unfortunately for the state of Florida, there is a high rate of hit-and-runs. Florida comes […]
PTSD After A Car Accident?
The National Institutes of Health explains that Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that will progress in certain people who have had to endure an experience that was scary, shocking, or menacing. There aren’t many people who don’t feel feelings of fear when they are in a threatening situation. The natural fight or flight […]
Who Is Liable For Damages After A Motorcycle Accident In Florida?
Motorcycle crashes are often catastrophic resulting in serious injuries or death. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that in 2016 5,286 people died as a result of motorcycle crashes. The state of Florida has a large portion of our population that are registered motorcyclists so the risks for motorcycle accidents in the state are plentiful. […]
Auto Accidents By Uninsured Drivers In Florida
When you get into an accident it is stressful enough. To find out the other party doesn’t have car insurance can put an added layer of stress that may seem like you have an insurmountable mountain to climb to cover the costs of the damages. No one ever gets into their car and hits the […]
Leading Causes Of Automobile Accidents
Engaging in safe driving practices and wearing your seat belt are the two most proactive behaviors you can display to greatly reduce your risk for automobile accidents and injuries or death in a crash. Poor driving habits are easy to partake in, and the more you do them the harder it is to stop them. […]
Common Truck Accident Injuries In Florida
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the top ten states that had the most fatal large truck and bus crashes during the timeframe between 2014-2016 were: California Texas Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania New York Florida Georgia North Carolina Of all fatal crashes in these states during those 2 years, 51% involved at […]
Herniated Disc Injuries From Car Accidents In Florida
Traffic accidents can result in a wide range of debilitating injuries if not death. Many injuries are more commonly associated with car accidents because of the nature of how the body responds to the force of impact. Neck and back injuries are notorious for occurring after accidents. These injuries can have minor symptoms like some […]
