Archive: 2021
Nerve Damage Caused by Vehicle Accidents
October 25, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVictims of car, truck, or motorcycle accidents may have very noticeable injuries, such as abrasions, broken bones, and other obvious trauma. What is not always noticeable are the hidden injuries that may not become evident until days, weeks, or months later.
Risk Factors for Vulnerable Senior Abuse
October 22, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseSenior abuse can happen anywhere and may not be apparent to those around them. Some seniors age 60 and above are more vulnerable than others to abuse.
NHTSA Releases Q1 2021 Fatality Estimates
October 20, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven though the number of vehicle miles traveled has decreased, the number of fatalities has increased.
Avoid Oktoberfest DUI Accidents
October 18, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsOktoberfest in Southwest Florida is a time for celebration. It is also time when DUI accidents occur because of over-imbibing revelers.
Are Children Safe on School Buses?
October 13, 2021 | Category: Child InjuriesThe National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) announced National School Bus Safety Week is from October 18–22, 2021.
Red-Light Running - A Common Cause of Devastating Motorcycle Accidents
October 11, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries are caused by red-light runners in the United States. Some of those tragically killed are motorcyclists who have very little protection.
Vehicle Left Turns - A Danger to Motorcyclists
October 8, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida has more motorcyclists and more motorcycle accidents than any other state in the United States. The most dangerous situation occurs when motorcyclists meet motor vehicle drivers who are making left-hand turns.
Vehicle Injuries When Airbags Fail to Deploy
October 6, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFrontal airbags have saved 50,457 lives between 1987 and 2017. If airbags fail to perform as intended, the manufacturer, installer, and/or mechanic may be held responsible in a personal injury lawsuit.
Experienced SW Florida Accident Attorneys Obtain Justice for College Campus Accident Victims
October 4, 2021 | Category: Inadequate SecurityGoing off to college for the first time is a dream of many SW Florida young adults. It is the time when they experience living away from home, broadening their minds, and making their own decisions. However, accidents do occur on campus for which the college or university may be held liable.
Why Witnesses Are Important to Southwest Florida PI Cases
October 1, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsGathering evidence to support a Florida personal injury case is important to the potential outcome. If you or a loved one is injured because of the negligence of another person or entity, having credible witness statements are often a significant part of a personal injury lawsuit.