On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
The media, the police and lawmakers all warn people to stop texting while driving because it’s dangerous and causes accidents. It’s true that texting and driving definitely takes your mind off what you should be doing, takes your hands off the wheel and your eyes off...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may be like many others here in Fort Walton Beach who think that as long as a person’s blood alcohol content is less than 0.08% then they aren’t drunk. While having a BAC of 0.08% or higher does make a person legally intoxicated, BAC levels below that percentage...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Jan 28, 2020 | Car Accidents
You may have seen news stories across the internet discussing how family law attorneys warn their clients not to spend much time, if any, on social media during divorce and/or child custody proceedings. They give that advice because spouses are introducing evidence...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Feb 13, 2017 | Car Accidents
Everyone knows that distracted driving is a big no-no, but how many people actually think that they will wind up dead because they took a bite out of a burger or switched the radio station while driving? Most people don’t consider those actions to be...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Jan 6, 2017 | Car Accidents
You never saw the pickup truck veering into your lane. All you know is that your minivan was hit and now you have to worry about how you are going to help your children recover from their injuries while you are trying to recover from your own injuries. As you get out...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Dec 5, 2016 | Car Accidents
Texting, talking on the phone, reading behind the wheel, and even eating are things you’ve seen other divers in the lane next to you do at one time or another. Forty-five states have outlawed texting while driving, and since approximately 87 percent of drivers...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Nov 4, 2016 | Car Accidents
In June of 2015, Florida unveiled a safety campaign to address the problem of distracted driving. In an effort to encourage drivers to pull over in order to use their phones, the state has introduced “Safe Phone Zones” which include designated rest areas...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Sep 19, 2016 | Car Accidents
When a traffic signal is available, it is obvious who has the right-of-way. But what about when there is no signal, or no painted crosswalk?Florida’s traffic laws are a two-way street. Both drivers and pedestrians have a duty to do their part in preventing...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Aug 30, 2016 | Car Accidents
A recent study shows that the United States has seen the deadliest year of car accidents since 2007. Even worse, the National Safety Council revealed that the state of Florida has suffered the worst from the increase in car accident-related deaths. Traffic deaths have...
On behalf of Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC | Aug 25, 2016 | Car Accidents
Many Americans like to take full advantage of Labor Day weekend. From barbecues to hiking and other outdoor festivities, the holiday provides a much needed break from typical work obligations. Plus, it’s a prime opportunity to visit with relatives and friends in...
