When you're driving in Florida, you might be tempted to try to do some of the same activities that you normally do in your home. However, these are often distractions that could result in an accident and that should be avoided if at all possible. Technology Keeping a...
Personal Injury
Some flaws with pedestrian avoidance systems
Modern vehicles are clearly being manufactured with safety as the primary feature of advanced development. One of those new technologies is the ability of a vehicle to detect a pedestrian or other foreign object while in motion. The device automatically applies the...
Tesla initiates mammoth safety recall
Defective products can be a very serious issue for manufacturers, and especially those making and selling vehicles in Florida and around the country. Even a seller could have an issue if they sold a vehicle by making claims promoting features that could result in an...
Whiplash: a dangerously underestimated injury
There are many misconceptions surrounding car accidents. One is that only severe car accidents contribute to serious injuries. To the contrary, even a fender-bender can have lifelong repercussions for the survivor. Whiplash, for instance, is a serious ailment that...
Widespread airbag probe announced
The recent attention focused on the auto accident claims stemming from exploding airbags has resulted in the opening of a new investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The air bags in question were all manufactured by the Takata Corporation...
3 disturbing facts about distracted driving
You’ve probably seen people texting while driving in Florida. It’s a scary fact of life these days that many people are distracted by their smartphones while they drive. However, it may be even more disturbing to look at the numbers. Here are three disturbing facts...
Motor vehicle accidents arising from drowsy driving
Motor vehicles accidents resulting in personal injury commonly involve drowsy driving. These types of accidents are within the top five causes of motor vehicle accidents in Florida and across the country. Rate of fatigued driving accidents Car accidents arising from...
The role fatigue plays in truck accidents
You've likely seen a couple of roadside and television ads regarding how dangerous it is to drink and drive across Florida and the rest of the nation. However, there is another very real and extremely dangerous situation that people tend to place themselves in, and...
How can I cope with my accident injuries?
There's very little that can upend your life quite like a serious car accident. While some people are lucky and suffer only minor injuries like bumps and bruises, others suffer debilitating injuries that can reshape the way they live their lives. If you or a loved one...
How can personal injury damages help after a car accident?
Personal injury legal protections are an important remedy for car accident victims following an unexpected car accident. A claim for damages can help injured victims address their injuries, damages and the challenges they unexpectedly face following a car accident....