Many people share the annoyance or even dread at having to face yet another angry driver when they go out on the road. The impression that drivers today are getting more rude and more aggressive is not imaginary. According to the National Safety Council (NSC),...
Year: 2022
Tips for keeping your teen driver safe
Has your child just started to drive? If so, then you’re probably worried about keeping him or her safe. After all, looking at statistics can be terrifying, showing that more than 1,000 drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 died in crashes in 2016 alone. That left a...
The rising costs of suffering an injury in a car accident
Most of our readers in Florida have seen the aftermath of a car accident on the side of the road. In many cases, these collisions are simple “fender benders.” But, the reality is that each year throughout the country thousands of people suffer serious injuries in...
Is sleep apnea being properly regulated in the trucking industry?
There can be a lot of factors that contribute to a truck accident. Hours of service violations, improperly secured cargo, and poor truck maintenance can all play a role. But even a trucker’s medical condition can cause a devastating truck accident that leaves you and...
Slip-and-fall accidents and commonly overlook fall hazards
Living in Florida, residents are very unlikely to see snow or ice. While these are two fall hazards that can be brought on by winter weather, these are not the only causes for fall, slips and trips. In fact, weather is not always a factor, and the negligence of...
What are common causes of truck accidents?
Trucks play a vital role in the supply chain in Florida and throughout the United States. They transport many of the items people purchase at stores, bring supplies to manufacturing plants and construction projects, bring food to grocery stores and restaurants and...
NHTSA estimates traffic deaths rose in 2021
Traffic safety did not improve with the reopening of the economy last year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued preliminary estimates that there was a 12 percent increase in traffic deaths for the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same...
Truck accident statistics show problems after expansion of ELDs
Florida drivers need to navigate many challenges when on the road. Between distracted drivers, drivers who are behaving recklessly, inexperienced drivers, drowsy drivers and those who might be under the influence, auto accidents can happen in an instant. Large trucks...
‘respondeat superior’ apply to my truck accident case?
While semi-trucks are an essential part of commerce in Florida and across the U.S., it is no secret that sharing the road with semi-trucks can be dangerous. Truckers may speed in order to make faster deliveries or may drive while fatigued, ignoring federal rest...
Common causes of car accidents
There are several frequent causes of car accidents that can leave victims with serious, debilitating and lifelong injuries. Car accident victims should be familiar with the common ways negligent drivers can cause car accidents and the personal injury legal protections...