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How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents
As bicycles gain popularity in many areas, the rate of bicycle accidents has continued to increase. Bike accidents can involve cars, pedestrians, or even other bicycles. Unfortunately for many ...
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Bicycle "Dooring" Accidents
One of the most common types of accidents bicyclists experience is a dooring collision. Dooring occurs when a driver or passenger exits a vehicle and opens a door into the pathway of a moving bicycle. ...
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Common Types of Bike Collisions with Cars
Bicycles are a great way to travel to work, get around on college campuses or to enjoy a leisurely ride. However as common as cycling is, it can be dangerous. While many cyclists are careful on the ...
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Cruise Ship Injuries: Who Is Liable?
Florida is known for many things, including the many cruise ships that dock at ports around the state. With so many cruises arriving and departing, it’s not surprising that cruise ship injuries ...
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Summer Water Safety Tips
Summer is drawing near, but before you head to the nearest beach or pool, you should brush up on your water safety knowledge. There are a number of injuries that can occur in or near the water, ...
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Who Pays for Your Medical Bills After an Accident?
If you get hurt in an accident, you might be wondering who is going to pay for your medical treatment. First, you must understand that if you get into an accident, the at-fault party will not pay for ...
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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have ...
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Why Apologizing After an Accident is Never a Good Idea
Being involved in an accident can be overwhelming and the aftermath is often chaotic and confusing. In the midst of all that is occurring, it might feel entirely natural and even polite to apologize ...
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What Should I Ask My Doctor After a Car Accident?
Being involved in an accident and sustaining injuries is a traumatic and overwhelming experience and the aftermath can be just as stressful and frustrating if you neglect to take certain steps. Your ...
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How to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that it is always safe to interact with an unfamiliar dog—or even a dog you know and love. Children are particularly at risk of ...
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If a Child Trespasses On My Property, Am I Liable for Injuries?
Children are little explorers, but that doesn’t mean that they can recognize the dangers of their surroundings or when they are trespassing. As a landowner, you may be concerned about ...
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Summer Water Safety Tips
Summer is drawing near, but before you head to the nearest beach or pool, you should brush up on your water safety knowledge. There are a number of injuries that can occur in or near the water, ...
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How to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean that it is always safe to interact with an unfamiliar dog—or even a dog you know and love. Children are particularly at risk of ...
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Helpful Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
Dogs bite approximately 4.5 people each year in the United States. While around 800,000 of these people require medical treatment due to an attack or bite, about 15 to 20 people die from these ...
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Dog Bites & Owner Liability in Florida
Dogs are often considered as man’s best friend, providing unwavering companionship and loyalty to their owners. Unfortunately, our canine companions also have the propensity to bite or attack ...
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Safety Tips for Motorcyclists
While there is nothing that can beat the thrill and freedom of riding a motorcycle, it is significantly more risky than driving a car. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a ...
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Here's What Motorists Can Do to Help Prevent Motorcycle Crashes
Compared to motor vehicles, motorcycles are much smaller and more difficult to spot on the road. Due to their size and lack of protection compared to most cars and trucks, such as airbags and seat ...
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What are Your Rights After a Motorcycle Accident?
Riding a motorcycle can be an adrenaline filled, exhilarating experience, but getting into an accident can be traumatizing. What’s worse is many drivers, and insurance companies have prejudices ...
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Who Is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians face some of the gravest dangers on the road, since they have no protection and can easily be overlooked by drivers. In 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated ...
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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have ...
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Cruise Ship Injuries: Who Is Liable?
Florida is known for many things, including the many cruise ships that dock at ports around the state. With so many cruises arriving and departing, it’s not surprising that cruise ship injuries ...
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Is There a Time Limit to File an Injury Claim in Florida?
Have you been injured in an accident? It can be devastating to be involved in an accident that should have been prevented. The costs of another’s negligence can be quite high, not only in the ...
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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents are far more dangerous for drivers than regular car accidents. The size and weight of commercial trucks are vastly greater than that of the average passenger car and can have ...
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How Electronic On-Board Recorders Work
The Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue One of the most common causes of truck accidents in the United States is fatigue. When truck drivers suffer from drowsiness, they are often slower to react to ...
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Tips on How to Safely Pass a Semi-Truck
Since massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers have operating limitations, including limited maneuverability, large blind spots, and long stopping distances, it is imperative for other vehicles to ...