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Archive: 2016
How Is Fault Determined In Parking Lot Accidents?
November 7, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryOne out of every five motor vehicle accidents take place in a parking lot, and 14 percent of all claims of auto damage involve parking lot collisions, according to Myparkingsign.com.
Towing a Camper Trailer Poses Unique Risks
November 4, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe beginning of fall marks the start of cold weather inching across our country. Many in the U.S. are putting away their campers for the season. However, here in Florida, our camping season never ends.
How to Hold an Employer Responsible for Your Injuries
November 3, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryOccasionally, there are personal injury cases where an individual is injured by a defendant-employee who lacks the proper insurance or personal assets to satisfy the potential damages. Even if you can prove that such a defendant-employee acted negligently and caused your injuries, if the defendant lacks sufficient assets or insurance to pay out your damages, there is a chance that you may be left with an inadequate recovery.
Traffic Injuries at Epidemic Levels
November 2, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury“End the Epidemic of Traffic Injuries Now,” urges SafeKids in its “2020 Action Agenda.” As an introduction to its campaign, SafeKids reports that traffic deaths kill more than 1.2 million people around the world each year.
Punitive Damages in Florida Personal Injury Cases
November 1, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you’ve been injured due to the fault of another, you may be wondering whether it’s worth pursuing your claim – is the hassle of litigation worth the potential financial recovery?
Binge Drinking On College Campuses Is On The Rise
October 31, 2016 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryAn NBC News report in September 2016 stated that binge drinking is on the rise in the United States with the percentage of heavy drinkers up by 17 percent from where it was in 2005. One area where binge drinking is prevalent is on college campuses.
Prevent Pedestrian Accidents - Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Drivers
October 28, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child Injuries, Personal InjuryEvery year children look forward to dressing up for Halloween and participating in the age-old custom of trick-or-treating. However, the risk of children being injured by motorists increases greatly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Defective Product Claims: The Basics
October 27, 2016 | Category: Defective Products, Personal InjuryIf you have been injured due to a defective product, you may be able to assert a product liability claim. Product liability claims can be challenging, due to the fact that defendant-manufacturers often have significant resources to fight the case and are incentivized to promote legal conflict (so as to prevent future plaintiffs from asserting their claims).
Red-Light Running Is Dangerous and Preventable
October 26, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsOver the ten-year period, 2004-2014, an estimated 8,517 people were killed in red-light running accidents, and there were 7,700 crashes that involved fatalities relating to red-light runners, according to the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR).
Complete Streets Programs Adopted in Southwest Florida
October 24, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsThe NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that transportation professionals are embracing a goal of zero road fatalities. NHTSA says, “They aren’t promising the goal will be reached, but they want to raise the bar.”