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When it comes to accidents, motorcycles don’t necessarily have a whole lot more than your average car. But when motorcycle accidents do happen, they are far more lethal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle owners are 35 times more likely than car owners to be seriously injured or killed. While someone […]

Commercial trucking is everywhere in America and a vital part of the country’s economy. But when one of these vehicles is in an accident, one of the primary concerns is who is liable for making the injured parties whole again. Holding the correct party responsible for the damage is of the utmost importance to recover […]

When someone gets into a car accident, there are a variety of injuries he or she can sustain. One of the most common types of injuries that result from car accidents are traumatic brain injuries. In fact, traumatic brain injuries so commonly result from car accidents, that over half of all reported brain injuries were […]

In today’s world, there are more distractions than ever for drivers. Cell phones, GPS devices, and touch screen radio systems are only a few items that have the potential to distract a driver. Construction sites, car accidents, eating while driving, having conversations with passengers, and even lack of sleep are also things that may distract […]

Injuries resulting from car accidents can be as unique and varied as the circumstances that led to and caused the individual accident. Depending on the type of accident that occurs, injuries can range from very mild to severe. Despite the wide range in severity, however, some car accident injuries result more frequently than others. Car […]

Prior to the 19th century, wrongful death and survivor statutes did not exist. Back then it was only the injured person who could bring forth a legal claim (“tort”) for any wrongdoings done against them. The family or heirs of a person who died as a result of another person’s negligence, carelessness, or intentional act […]

If you live in Florida and you have a driver’s license, you probably already know that our state has a lot of angry people on the road. However, you likely aren’t completely aware of the magnitude of the problem. Following an inside look at data from D.C.-based non-profit Gun Violence Archive, Tampa Bay’s ABC affiliate, […]

Every responsible policyholder expects that their insurance provider will uphold their promise of responding to claims fairly and promptly. Nevertheless, it’s not uncommon for insurers to break the rules when settling legitimate claims that ought to be covered. When an insurance agent or company fails to act as it is contractually obliged, it is said […]

2017 marked the ninth consecutive year of rising year-end travel, with some 97.4 million people driving on a trip, and there’s no indication of a change in 2018. What’s more, Orlando, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale all landed in AAA’s top 10 holiday travel destinations. Combine the 14 million licensed drivers on Florida roadways every day […]

Most toys are made with both fun and safety in mind. Toy manufacturers understand that the way to stay in business is to create products that provide parents with peace of mind and children with countless hours of enjoyment. Sometimes mistakes are made, though. Perhaps someone didn’t really think things through at the design level. […]