15
Sep
Proposed Bill Would Reduce Number of Florida Uninsured Drivers
Florida has long been the state with the largest proportion of uninsured drivers on its roadways of any state in the country. Florida state law enforcement officials and legislators have tried numerous ways of reducing the number of uninsured drivers on the state’s roads over the...
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Sep
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 majo...
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15
Sep
Bicycling in Florida: More Hazardous Than Any Other State in the Nation
Bicycling in Florida is and always has been an extremely hazardous pursuit, even more so than in many other parts (or really any other part) of the country. Florida always has had one of the highest death rates for bicyclists of any state in the nation. Talk to any serious bicycl...
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15
Sep
Florida Slip-and-Fall Incidents: Business Duties
Premises liability, or slip-and-fall, claims are an often-misunderstood type of personal injury claim in Florida. One aspect of these claims that often baffles many Florida residents is who is responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the premises where a business is operated...
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15
Sep
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 per...
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15
Sep
Tampa Crash Highlights Drunk Driving Danger During the Holiday Season
Two drivers who both had been drinking were recently involved in a collision in Tampa when one of the drivers went the wrong way down a major street, causing a head-on collision. The accident occurred near midnight and both drivers were hospitalized in critical condition at Tampa...
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15
Sep
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 a...
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15
Sep
Construction Worker Loses Arm in Florida Worksite Accident
A construction worker on a work site in Hillsboro Beach in Broward County was recently catastrophically injured in an example of how dangerous construction sites can be for both those who work on such sites as well as persons who may just be passing by or happen to be in the vici...
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15
Sep
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 i...
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15
Sep
Florida Hit-and-Run Accidents Plague the State’s Roads
A driver with a suspended license was recently involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents in Miami on the same day in a microcosm of a larger problem on Florida's roads. The driver was operating his vehicle despite the fact that he had a suspended license, according to a ne...
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15
Sep
Florida Pedestrians at Risk
Confirming what many people who walk on the road anywhere in Florida already knew about the dangers of being a pedestrian, an annual report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) examining pedestrian safety in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The G...
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15
Sep
Florida Cycling Dangers
A tragic accident in Venice, Florida, which left four bicyclists in critical condition, recently highlighted the perils of biking for serious cycling enthusiasts in the Sunshine State. According to a report from the local ABC news affiliate, four cyclists were critically injured...
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