Busy holiday schedules add excitement to the air. They also bring increased risks on the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in Florida. Holiday preparations, and the chaos they bring, amplify the danger on the road. Activities like checking your phone, reviewing shopping lists, or just managing holiday stress are…
Along with cooler weather, the holiday season in South Florida brings an influx of visitors participating in festivities around the region. This translates into congested roads packed with tourists and snowbirds, as well as locals. Many of these visitors are new the area. These unfamiliar drivers navigating crowded streets can create unsafe situations. Adopting a…
As excitement builds during the holiday season, so does the frequency of holiday traffic accidents. Crowded roads, distracted drivers, and increased alcohol consumption all contribute to the rise. In South Florida, the steady influx of tourists and seasonal residents amplifies their effect. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida’s roadways…
A recent dirt bike accident in Sarasota involved an eight-year-old child colliding with a police officer. The child sustained serious injuries that required both hospitalization and emergency surgery. According to a WFLA report, the incident occurred at the intersection of 22nd Street and Maple Road. Police blocked off the area to investigate. Rescue transported the…
If you’ve never been involved in a personal injury claim, the term “pre-existing medical condition” may be unfamiliar. Understanding the difference between a new injury and an exacerbation of a pre-existing medical condition is essential in personal injury cases. This distinction can impact the outcome of your case. Often, the defense attorney and the insurer…
Florida personal injury cases often involve discussions about comparative negligence, especially concerning the seatbelt defense. This concept can significantly impact the outcome of a motor vehicle accident or any other injury case. Comparative negligence refers to the role the accident victim may have played in causing the accident or the degree to which their actions…
A tragic incident on Florida’s Turnpike serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of pedestrian highway safety. Florida law strictly prohibits pedestrians from crossing highways or freeways, regardless of the circumstances. Orlando’s WFTV reported that a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the Turnpike near the Turkey Lake rest…
According to CBS12, authorities recently closed all northbound lanes of I-95 in St. Lucie County. This closure was due to a hazardous materials crash involving a vehicle carrying dangerous substances. Traffic backed up for miles as crews cleaned the crash site. They safely disposed of the hazardous materials before reopening the highway. This incident highlights…
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released its annual report ranking states with the most dog bites involving postal carriers. Once again, dog bites in Florida have placed the state in the top ten. In 2023, there were over 5,800 incidents of dogs attacking mail carriers across the country. Florida, with 193 reported dog…
According to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, Florida’s capital recently experienced its eighth pedestrian fatality of the year. This tragic incident from last week highlights an extremely concerning trend of pedestrian fatalities across Florida. Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles report 433 fatalities and 5,498 injuries from pedestrian…
