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06 Aug
How is My Car Accident Settlement Calculated in Florida? 

The Four Leading Causes of Car Accidents in the State of Florida

Accidental injuries are the number four cause of fatalities throughout the United States. In 2014, upwards of 35,000 deaths nationwide were the result of motor vehicle collisions.   Car, motorcycle, bus, and truck accidents cut short the lives of tens of thousands of people in the United States every single year. The four factors listed below are the leading causes of these fatal accidents. Driver Distraction When you are behind the wheel of your car, have you ever noticed how many other drivers [...]

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04 Aug
Florida's Most Common Personal Injury Claims

The Two Types of Compensatory Damages in a Florida Lawsuit

If you are contemplating filing a civil lawsuit, you will hear the phrase “damages” used with some frequency. Civil damages refer to the amount of money you could receive in a court award or settlement. An attorney will use your damages to give you an estimation of how much your claim might be worth. He or she will ask you to gather any and all documentation pertaining to your case and bring it with you to your first meeting. These [...]

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30 Jul
7.29 Knowing These Four Blind Spots Can Help Prevent a Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident

Knowing These Four Blind Spots Can Help Prevent a Florida Tractor-Trailer Accident

It is very easy for a pedestrian, driver, or cyclist to suddenly find themselves in one of a tractor-trailer’s many blind spots and become involved in a serious accident. Tractor-trailer blind spot accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. Understanding precisely where a truck’s blind spots are located could potentially help you avoid an accident.  Where Are a Tractor-Trailer’s Biggest Blind Spots? A truck’s four main blind spots can be found on either side of the truck, as well as in the front [...]

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28 Jul
Florida Fall Driving Safety Tips

Hurricane Season and Its Impact on Florida Car Accidents

Hurricane season starts in the early summer and goes through late fall here in Florida, but locals know that the heaviest storms usually occur in July and August. Driving through these intense summer storms is anxiety-inducing, even for the most seasoned Florida driver and they increase your odds of being injured in a car accident.  The tips listed below are designed to help keep you, your passengers, and the people around you, safe. Take Extra Precautions During Hurricane Season Afternoon storms are [...]

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23 Jul
Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Tampa: What Every Driver Should Know

Tampa’s Ten Most Dangerous Intersections

It is an unfortunate fact that some car crashes are inevitable. There are, however, a few areas in and around the city of Tampa where accidents are much more likely to occur. A regional advocacy organization called All For Transportation recently conducted a thorough review of Tampa-area car crash data and was able to identify the most dangerous intersections in the city. The goal of the study was to encourage local legislators to make highway and city roadway improvements not [...]

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21 Jul
Who is Liable for My Florida Parking Lot Accident?

Different Kinds of Florida Car Accidents Cause a Wide Range of Injuries

The most common kind of accident scenario is, by far, a rear-end collision. This takes place when one vehicle follows another vehicle too closely and, for whatever reason, the lead vehicle stops unexpectedly, forcing the second vehicle to crash into its back end. When these accidents occur, the most frequent injury endured by the occupants in the leading vehicle is whiplash. The driver of the second vehicle is almost always found to be the one at fault. Listed after rear-end [...]

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16 Jul
Facts About Driving Under the Influence in Florida

Facts About Driving Under the Influence in Florida

If someone is driving under the influence it means that they are impaired due to their consumption of drugs and/or alcohol prior to getting behind the wheel. Although a citation for a DUI in Florida is most often associated with drinking and driving, impaired driving could also be the result of drug use, ranging from illegal narcotics to valid prescriptions. As a matter of fact, in 2019, in Miami-Dade County drugs other than alcohol were a dominant factor in [...]

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14 Jul
Boating Accidents in Tampa Bay: What Are Your Legal Options?

Common Causes of Florida Boating Accidents

Even though Florida residents and visitors enjoy boating all year round, safety is still a serious issue where this popular pastime is concerned. In an attempt to reduce the number of boat accidents that happen, the state of Florida, as well as the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, offer programs related to safety training to help keep boating fun and safe for everybody. No matter how careful you are, accidents can still happen and it is important to be familiar with [...]

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09 Jul
Who is Liable for a Lane Change Accident in Florida?

Who is at Fault for a Florida Lane Change Accident?

Making a lane change can be an especially frightening situation in Florida traffic, one that can easily cause a serious lane change accident. Drivers are notorious for rarely using their turn indicators, in spite of the fact that they are required to do so when changing lanes according to Florida law. Drivers also tend to dart in and out of lane after lane at high rates of speed, especially on highways.  What Causes Lane Change Accidents? Making an improper lane change [...]

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07 Jul
Who is Liable In a Florida Left Turn Car Accident

Who is Liable In a Florida Left Turn Car Accident

Florida driving law clearly states that, if an intersection does not have a dedicated left-turn signal, a driver should wait until the flow of oncoming traffic breaks before attempting to make a lefthand turn. This puts anyone who needs to make a left at the mercy of oncoming vehicles. Considering Florida’s notoriously heavy traffic and gridlocked roadways, this can sometimes leave drivers waiting for an opening between vehicles that isn’t coming anytime soon. Despite this, Florida law says that [...]

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