Category: Automobile Accidents
Suing for Negligent Entrustment in Florida
September 9, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn Florida, if you’ve suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be entitled to bring an action against both the defendant-driver and the owner of the vehicle (if the two individuals are different, of course). Owners are not shielded from liability — if the circumstances demonstrate that they have contributed to your injuries by negligently entrusting their vehicle to another driver, then they can be held responsible for significant damages.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS): How They Work
September 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsKnowing how to use an anti-lock brake system (ABS) is very important in preventing car vehicle crashes. When used properly, ABS is a safe and effective braking system.
What Tourists Should Know About Florida Negligence Laws
August 30, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryKnow your rights as a visitor when in an accident in Florida. Vacations can quickly become a nightmare when tourists are injured in accidents because of the negligence of another.
What Are Your Rights After a Weather-Related Accident in Florida?
August 17, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhile we might not get snow and ice in Florida, weather-related accidents are still fairly common. Heavy downpours, tropical storms, hurricanes, hailstorms and even sun glare can all put drivers in harm’s way. If you have been injured in a weather-related car accident in Florida, what are your legal rights?
Lee County Records Highest Motorist Tragic Deaths
August 16, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsLee County officials are concerned with the rise in the county’s death rates on our roads. FHP wants drivers to put down their phones and drive undistracted.
How Do You Prove Fault in an Intersection Accident?
August 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIntersection accidents are extremely common. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “roughly one-quarter of traffic fatalities and about one-half of all traffic injuries in the United States are attributed to intersections.” These accidents result from various causes, and while it will often be clear which driver is responsible, proving fault can still be challenging.
2022 Safety Checklist for Back to School – Fort Myers Child Injury Attorney
August 3, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child InjuriesSchools open in SW Florida this month, and traffic accidents are a concern for a Fort Myers child injury attorney.
Stop on Red Week 2022
August 2, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsRed-light running is a very important safety issue, especially in Florida which ranked third in the nation for red-light running deaths.
Stopped Vehicle Accidents Cause Injuries and Deaths
July 14, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsHundreds of people are tragically killed, and thousands are injured every year in crashes involving stopped or disabled vehicles. Some factors help keep drivers and their passengers safe.
2022 Florida Law to Improve Ridesharing Safety
July 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA new Florida bill was signed into law and became effective on January 1, 2022, affecting vehicle rentals and ridesharing businesses. The law is meant to align ridesharing transactions with the traditional rental car industry.