Florida Named the Nation’s Deadliest State for Pedestrians
201902.01
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Florida Named the Nation’s Deadliest State for Pedestrians

A study just released by the safety advocacy group Smart Growth America found that Florida was projected to be the most dangerous state in the country for pedestrians in 2019, with eight of the ten metropolitan areas having the highest pedestrian accident fatality rates in the Sunshine State. Central Florida featured prominently in the rankings,…

Florida Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Five Children
201901.18
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Florida Tractor Trailer Accident Kills Five Children

A tragic accident on Interstate 75 near Gainesville recently served as a reminder of how dangerous driving on Florida’s highways can be given the omnipresent semi-trucks and tractor trailers that can be found on I-75, I-95, I-4, I-10, the Florida Turnpike and the rest of the major highways and thoroughfares throughout the state. Seven people…

Is Florida a No-Fault Insurance State?
201812.27
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Is Florida a No-Fault Insurance State?

This is a very common question that we receive from many clients and potential clients who do not understand how the motor vehicle liability insurance scheme in Florida works.  This is not surprising, as the system is quite complicated.  One of the most misunderstood aspects of personal injury law in Florida is the limited no-fault…

Florida Boating Safety
201812.13
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Florida Boating Safety

Boating is one of the best activities to enjoy when the weather is nice but is also one of the most fraught with danger.  Although Florida has thousands of miles of navigable coastline as well as many lakes, rivers, and other navigable waters, the state also had the most boating accidents and fatalities in 2017…

Florida Cycling Accidents
201811.28
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Florida Cycling Accidents

A distracted driver in Broward County crashed into a group on cyclists on a road in Davie at 8:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, killing one cyclist and injuring five others.  A South Florida Sun-Sentinel report on the incident noted that the group of cyclists had 15-25 riders in total at the time of…