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Archive: 2018
Reduce Speed and Alcohol Impairment – Prevent Pedestrian Deaths
August 17, 2018 | Category: DUI Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsReducing speed and alcohol impairment is the key to preventing pedestrian deaths.
How Florida Laws Affect Personal Injury Lawsuits
August 15, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEvery state has laws that can affect an injured person’s ability to file a personal injury claim. Florida has a statute of limitations and comparative negligence laws.
Tree of Life – Organ Donor Program
August 14, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsErik Babatz, 16 years old, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a young man who decided to engage in street racing, causing a terrible crash that resulted in Erik, an innocent passenger, being killed in January 2018.
Turning on Red? Bicyclists, Watch Out!
August 13, 2018 | Category: Bike Accidents, Firm NewsBicyclists are often involved in right-on-red accidents in the United States, reports Bicyclesafe.com. A common incident, according to it, is one in which the bicyclist stops to the right of a vehicle that is already waiting at a red light or stop sign.
Rainy Season? More Rain Equals More Accidents
August 10, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsExperts agree that rain is the deadliest weather-driving hazard. The U. S. Department of Transportation says that “Weather acts through visibility impairments, precipitation, high winds, and temperature extremes to affect driver capabilities, vehicle performance (i.e., traction, stability and maneuverability), pavement friction, roadway infrastructure, crash risk, traffic flow, and agency productivity.”
How to Share the Road with School Buses
August 9, 2018 | Category: Child InjuriesSchools in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties open in August, and the number of vehicles on our roads increases significantly. Drivers must drive responsibly and watch out for school buses and children at bus stops.
Lane Departure Accidents – A Cause of Fatalities
August 8, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccording to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, 51 percent of all fatal crashes are caused by lane departures. These crashes result in 25,000 fatalities a year.
Recovering Damages for a Disabling Condition
August 7, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you have sustained injuries in an accident due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party (individual or entity), Florida law may entitle you to receive damages as compensation for your losses, including losses related to any injuries or conditions that are disabling.
Dangers of Broken Bones in Motorcycle Accidents
August 6, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsIn serious motorcycle accidents, it is not uncommon for the injured motorcyclist to suffer broken (fractured) bones. There are various types of fractures which may occur. These include spinal, skull, forearm, shinbone, thighbone, and/or pelvis.
Florida Hit and Run Accidents Rising
August 1, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe volume of hit and run crashes have up-ticked every year in the past several years. Lee County ranks 8th in the state.