Distracted driving is a growing concern throughout the United States. However, according to a recent study, distracted driving is of great concern in Florida. According to the study, which ranked all 50 states in order of priority for having the most distracted drivers, Florida was ranked as the second worst state for distracted driving. Beating […]
Read moreSometimes, people are injured by the products they use. This is because either the people using the products did so improperly and injury resulted or the product used was defective and the defect caused the injury. If the latter scenario caused the injuries, the injured people may be able to successfully sue for their injuries. […]
Read moreImpairment when it comes to operating a vehicle can take different forms. A driver can be distracted by an electronic device, become drowsy and take their eyes off the road, or their cognitive functions negatively affected by drugs or alcohol. This can sometimes lead to severe accidents, causing massive property damage, personal injury or even […]
Read moreInjuries, often caused by someone’s negligence, are the leading cause of death for youngsters in America. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that around 12,000 children die each year from unintentional injuries and accidents. When a child is injured by someone else’s negligence, the law applies to them a bit differently. Obviously, a child […]
Read moreIt may sound like the beginning of a comedy movie, but cyclists collide with parked car doors more often than you’d think. When this does happen, the biker is often seriously injured from the crash, and the car driver is usually held legally liable. Read on to learn more about these “dooring” accidents. What Causes […]
Read moreEveryone knows the insurance jingles and advertisements that claim to be businesses that will be on your side, your best friend and your protector, but is it really realistic to think of our insurance companies that way? At the end of the day, insurance providers are businesses whose primary objective is to make profits. When […]
Read moreAdrenaline is a self-defense mechanism that protects our bodies in life-or-death situations. One of the greatest benefits of adrenaline is that it gives us the superhuman ability to resist pain. While beneficial in the moment, this can cause a person to be temporarily unaware of the extent of their injuries until days or weeks later. […]
Read moreRideshare companies have revolutionized the way we get around in the modern world. Since Uber was founded in 2009, the industry has made traveling in cities all over the world easier than ever, and creating jobs. Their rise, however, has created growing pains. Cities where taxi service is centralized and has strong economic ties to […]
Read moreWhen 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 […]
Read moreCommercial 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 […]
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