Being in a car fire can be a very scary experience. According to the National Fire Protection Association, since 1982, car fires have decreased by 60%. That is good news. However, despite fewer car fires being reported as of late, they can still happen. There are many ways that a car fire can occur. Car accidents, mechanical failures, electrical malfunctions, or hazardous liquids spilled near a car are all ways that a car fire can take place. If you were [...]
In 2022 alone, there were 396,492 reportable crashes in Florida. Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons and human error is usually the cause of most traffic accidents. Though, sometimes, it could be a defective vehicle that is the reason a crash takes place. Driving a defective vehicle is a very dangerous thing to do. If a component in a car fails while it is being driven, this can lead to a car accident occurring. Car accidents [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2021, there were 12,330 people killed in speed-related traffic accidents. This number represents an 8% increase in deaths from speed-related crashes from the prior year in 2020. Speeding does not have to happen and is completely avoidable. Still, many people speed. Whether it is due to frustration and road rage, anxiety about being late to a certain appointment, or eagerness to get to a specific location, there are several reasons [...]
A wrongful death incident is one where negligence causes a person to lose their life. There are several ways that a person can behave in a reckless manner and their lack of care for others can cause a deadly accident. For example, there were 3,561 deaths from fatal car accidents in Florida in 2022. Car accidents are one of the leading means by which wrongful death incidents happen. However, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, defective products, [...]
The force on the body that comes with the impact of a car accident can lead to many different types of injuries. The most dangerous is internal injuries. The momentum that can come when automobiles collide may cause internal injuries just as glass from broken windshields and other loose debris penetrating the body can. It is imperative that internal injuries are identified quickly and treated. Though, with some internal injuries it can be very difficult to get a proper [...]
Surgical errors, prescription medication mistakes, birth injuries, misdiagnosis, and more are often at the top of mind when thinking about how medical malpractice events can take place. Dental malpractice is usually not at the very top of one’s list of medical errors that can lead to a patient suffering harm. But mistakes at the dentist do happen. And, when errors and negligence are the cause of one’s injuries, it can be possible to file a medical malpractice claim against [...]
Although some car accidents have higher incidents of death than others, any car accident can be fatal. Florida wrongful death laws indicate that when a person dies in a crash, it could be possible for the family of the deceased to recover financial compensation on their behalf. However, the statute of limitations in Florida for a wrongful death case is generally two years. So it is best not to delay in meeting with an attorney for advice, legal representation, [...]
All car accidents can be devastating and have deadly consequences. Every single detail related to how a crash takes place can relate to its outcome. Whether it be a minor fender bender, a t-bone crash, a rear-end collision, or a head-on crash, the outcomes can be catastrophic in any of these incidents. However, some accidents tend to be much more deadly and consequential than others. Head-on collisions are one of the ways that a vehicular collision can happen and [...]
Driving for a teenager is a sign of independence and can give them a sense of freedom. While parents may be nervous when their teen gets behind the wheel, at least for the first few years of being able to drive solo, the more a teen drives the more experience they get. This can help mold them into safe and proficient drivers. Still, anyone can be in an accident, including the most practiced teen driver. Though, teens aged 16-19 are [...]
If you have been injured in an accident, you may have a vague understanding of your rights and ability to be compensated for your losses. As a result, you may have heard the terms claim and lawsuit before and even used interchangeably. This could lead you to think they are the same thing. But, infact, they are not. After an injury accident in Florida, even if you believe you know what you should do to obtain the compensation you need, [...]
