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Does Florida Have Bicycle Helmet Laws?
According to Florida state law, all bicyclists who are under the age of 16 must wear a helmet that is properly fitted and fastened. Bicyclists aged 16 years old and older are not required by law to ...
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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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Lake Worth Man Arrested Following Boating Accident
Authorities are reporting that a manhunt led to the arrest of a man off the Lake Worth, Florida inlet last month, after he attempted to escape from the scene of a boating accident. The boat operator, ...
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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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How to Prevent Electrocution Injuries at Home
Electrical injuries can be life-threatening, especially to young children. Around the home, there’s a number of potential causes of electrocution accidents. Our team has put together a list of ...
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Preventing Burn Injuries at Summer BBQs
Warmer weather means it’s time to break out the grill. Before you fire up your barbeque, you should review some safety tips to avoid burns and other grill-related injuries. After all, a trip to ...
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What Does "Pain & Suffering" Mean in a Car Accident?
In the legal world, the term “pain and suffering” is involved in almost all accident cases. In car accident cases, for instance, “pain and suffering” may have particularly ...
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5 Apps to Prevent Cellphone Use While Driving
From texting friends and family to sharing your activities on social media, our cell phones have become an essential item in our everyday lives just like our wallet and set of keys. Unfortunately, we ...
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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 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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Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High
According to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the Unites States have reached a 28-year high. Current estimates from the GHSA suggest that the overall ...
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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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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 ...