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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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Avoiding Boating Accidents
Last year in Florida, there were 600 reported boating accidents and 59 boating deaths. While this is an 18% decrease from 2017, it’s still far too many. According to the Florida Fish and ...
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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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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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Drive Safe this Halloween
Every October, the internet is flooded with Halloween safety tips for drivers. While these tidbits provide valuable information, they can be difficult to remember. That’s why our team at Paulsen ...
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How Can I Avoid Distracted Driving Accidents?
Distracted driving is a major problem across the country, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. In 2015 alone, distracted driving accidents resulted in about 391,000 injuries and ...
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What Are the Differences Between Economic and Damages
When you file a personal injury claim, the damages you recover can fall under two different categories – economic and non-economic. Although economic damages are relatively straightforward, ...
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Drive Safe this Halloween
Every October, the internet is flooded with Halloween safety tips for drivers. While these tidbits provide valuable information, they can be difficult to remember. That’s why our team at Paulsen ...
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What to Do After a Car Accident While Pregnant
For an expectant mother, few things are as frightening as the prospect of any harm coming to her unborn child. This is precisely why the aftermath of a car accident is crucial for a pregnant woman, ...
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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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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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Why Are Motorcycles So Dangerous?
If you ride a motorcycle, you know it’s fun. Nevertheless, you’ve probably “wiped out” at least once. Chances are you’re also familiar with loved ones cringing every time ...
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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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Tampa Bay Among Areas in Florida with Highest Pedestrian Deaths
When considering the places in Florida with the most pedestrian accident deaths, the Tampa Bay area tops the list. WFTS ABC Action News reported that at least one pedestrian in Hillsborough and ...
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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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Top Five Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to research conducted by the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, the following are the leading causes of spinal cord injuries : #1: Car Accidents Research shows that car ...
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Can I Sue If I Suffered an Injury While I Was Shopping?
Have you suffered a serious injury while you were out shopping with your friends or family? If so, you’re not alone. Each year, thousands of American shoppers experience injuries while shopping ...
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How Can I Avoid Distracted Driving Accidents?
Distracted driving is a major problem across the country, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries every year. In 2015 alone, distracted driving accidents resulted in about 391,000 injuries and ...
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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 ...