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Archive: 2018
National Safety Month June 2018 - Drive Safely
June 20, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Safety Council (NSC) designates June each year as ‘National Safety Month’ with a different emphasis each week. Driving safety, in which NSC includes seat belt use, distracted driving and drowsy driving, is an important topic for week four.
Florida - One of the Top 10 States for Bicycle Accidents
June 18, 2018 | Category: Bike AccidentsFor sport, recreation, or as a mode of transportation, the popularity of bicycle riding continues for all ages. Although it is normally an enjoyable outdoor activity, it can become a nightmare when a bicyclist is involved in an accident with another vehicle.
2 Promising Motorcycle Safety Systems
June 15, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycle riding is usually a pleasant pastime for many Florida citizens and visitors, but it is not without challenges. Lacking the protection of enclosed vehicles, motorcyclists are vulnerable. Experts say that 2018 is a promising year for motorcycle safety systems.
Witness Testimony Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim
June 14, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThough eyewitness testimony is not always available in a car accident scenario, it can be critical to successful litigation in those cases where a credible eyewitness has seen the accident play out in real-time.
Tour Bus Drivers Subject to Federal Hours of Service Rules
June 13, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryAs we enter the summer vacation period for students across the country, many plan trips which include tour buses. Prospective tourists believe that, with a professional driver behind the wheel, they will be able to enjoy the sites and socialize with others rather than focusing on driving. That is not always the case.
Are Hotels Responsible for Child Swimming Accidents?
June 11, 2018 | Category: Child InjuriesIt is tragic, but it happens. You and your children are enjoying a fun time at a hotel swimming pool, and the unexpected happens. A child is seriously injured just having a good time and playing.
AAA Warns About the "100 Deadliest Days for Teens"
June 8, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn 2016 during the “100 Deadliest Days” period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers. This equates to an average of 10 people per day.
Products Must Satisfy Their Intended Purposes
June 7, 2018 | Category: Defective ProductsThose who have been injured due to a product defect in Florida may bring an action against the manufacturer under a number of different theories, which includes the violation of a product warranty. Florida law requires that manufacturers create products that satisfy their intended purposes — failure to do so (if it causes injury) may expose the manufacturer to significant liability.
Boating Accidents Are On The Rise
June 6, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe 2017 Boating Accident Statistical Report was issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday, May 16. In its press release, FWC reported that there was nearly a 14 percent increase in accidents during 2017.
Higher Speed Limits Lead to More Severe Accidents
June 4, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsNBC Nightly News reported on April 30, 2018 that drivers are demanding faster traffic flow even while roughly 40,000 people died on our nation’s roadways in 2017. There are 41 states which allow speeds above 65 miles per hour (mph), and it has been found that as the speed limit increases so does the potential for more accidents and fatalities.