When parents entrust their child's safety to a car seat, they expect it to provide necessary protection in the event of a crash. However, this is not always the case. If a car seat fails to perform as intended, leading to injury, parents have several legal options to...
Driving in Florida can be risky during the summer months. The busier roadways and extreme weather conditions contribute to the heightened dangers of driving during this time. Understanding these factors and taking appropriate precautions can help drivers stay safe on...
Drivers need to be sure that they always keep three seconds of space between vehicles. Many drivers accidentally tailgate simply because they don't know what a safe following distance looks like. This is especially true with young drivers, who cause accidents due to...
It’s that time of year again. An influx of tourists is filling the shorelines throughout Florida, which means there’s an increase in heavy traffic, as well. Numerous times per day, you’ll likely encounter one or more vehicles simultaneously approaching an intersection...
There are certainly some wrong-way drivers who are not impaired, often on smaller roads. For instance, a driver may unexpectedly come upon a small one-way road while driving through the city and accidentally turn in the wrong direction. This could cause a low-speed...
Most people think of distracted driving as a driver who is on their phone in the car. Perhaps that driver is trying to use a social media app or read a text message. Maybe they are taking a picture or a video. Perhaps they’re just using the phone to listen to music or...
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional distress and the daunting task of filing an insurance claim. The claims process you will need to follow depends on whether you live in a fault or no-fault car insurance...
Winter has officially passed, and it is now officially the spring season. While Florida may not have faced the typical hazards of snow that other locations face, the roads are generally quieter over the winter months and it is a little cooler. Spring means an increase...
If you are a victim of a crash caused by a negligent driver, you are likely to get an initial offer from their insurance company to settle your car accident claim. This can happen during settlement negotiations or even shortly after the accident. While the temptation...
Many Florida physicians have patients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Some have been involved in sporting accidents, while others have suffered on-the-job injuries. There are also many patients who have survived a car accident. In such circumstances, brain...
