We all would like to get a full eight-hours of sleep at night but sometimes that simply does not happen. Nevertheless, we still must go on with our day, even if we are tired. One act that we should try to avoid, however, is driving when we are too fatigued to focus on...
Year: 2021
Florida experiences 6 car crash deaths in a week
A car accident is a devastating experience, and there is often an abundance of distracted drivers and other hazards on Florida roads today. Car accidents involving serious injuries or fatalities can affect you or your family for life. The ramifications can seem...
Dangerous driving habits persist according to new survey
A recent survey of self-reported driving behaviors indicates that red-lighting running, fatigued driving and alcohol or cannabis impaired driving have declined in this country over the last three years. But motorists are still engaged in other risky behavior such as...
Can I recover damages even if I am partially at fault for my slip and fall?
You are walking through a retail store when suddenly, you feel your feet come out from under you. Before you know it, you are on the ground writhing in pain. The injuries you suffered in your slip and fall accident may range from the smallest cuts and bruises to a...
Be prepared for these five truck accident defenses
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, then you don’t need us to tell you just how extensive the damage can be. After all, you’re living it on a daily basis. But while you and your family struggle to find a way to cope with those losses, you may...
FHP car hits motorcyclist who is then run over by semi truck
A 52-year-old man was recently killed in what can be called a freak auto accident in nearby Auburndale, Florida. The incident involved the victim on his motorcycle, a 30-year-old officer driving a Florida Highway Patrol car and 25-year-old man driving a semi truck....
Do Florida’s required minimums cover costs in an accident?
Most states have laws that require drivers to have a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage to legally drive in the state which often includes bodily injury liability coverage. As a no-fault state, however, Florida only requires property damage liability (PDL)...
Three-year-old sexually assaulted on cruise ship; lawsuit filed
People in Brevard County may have recently come across this news on TV and newspapers. According to news reports, parents of a 3-year-old girl recently filed a $20 million lawsuit against Disney Cruise Line in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of...
When drivers take matters into their own hands
Tough times have led some people to make bad choices, especially when they get behind the wheel of a car. And for Floridians, going out on the road is becoming more dangerous every year. The Sunshine State now ranks third for the highest number of traffic fatalities...
What are my rights if I slip on a spill at the grocery store?
Now that most restaurants and stores have opened up across Florida, people are eager to get back to life as normal. However, part of that normal is the risk that a store floor will have a spill or that a parking lot or entrance will be slick from rain. These...