You’re enjoying a night out with friends and family at a bar. Over the course of the evening, you have a few drinks but don’t feel intoxicated. As the night winds down, you head to your car in the bar’s parking lot. While walking, you trip over a large pothole you didn’t notice. The fall…
Traffic stops are down while traffic-related fatalities are up compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a New York Times article. The number of cars on the road plummeted during the Covid pandemic. Many people were working from home, children were staying home from school, or otherwise remaining at home. Given fewer cars on the road,…
The Florida Department of Highways Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has well-documented the number of uninsured drivers on Florida’s roads. According to recent data, the statewide uninsured motorist rate for June 2024 is 6.37%. This is 1,038,246 of the total 16,306,173 registrations in Florida. Unfortunately, this often leaves motorists uncertain about how to recover damages….
A tragic incident unfolded at a campground and RV resort in Palatka, claiming the life of a seven-year-old boy. According to a First Coast News report, the boy was riding on an ATV behind a 32-year-old man. The driver made a sharp turn, causing the ATV to flip and eject the child into a tree…
When involved in a personal injury claim, one crucial aspect is admitting liability. If a drunk and/or distracted driver hits you, they may readily admit fault. What are the implications of their admission for your claim? If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim…
Slip and fall injuries occur much more frequently than people realize. The body twists or jerks into unnatural positions, resulting in serious injury. In the process, it tears muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues in the process. The injuries from slip and fall incidents can result in substantial medical expenses and other damages like lost…
In a surprising response to hit and run incidents in Florida, legislators have introduced a proposal for the upcoming legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jon Gruters of Sarasota, the proposed law would make it mandatory for auto repair shops to either request or complete crash reports before repairing vehicles damaged in accidents. According to…
An eleven-year-old was killed in a collision at a motocross track in Dade City outside of Tampa earlier this week. According to a report regarding the accident from the Miami Herald, the child was riding on his motorbike, went over a jump, lost control of the bike, crashed and then fell off the bike. When…
You are walking across a parking lot towards the grocery store, noticing a large hole that you always take great care to avoid, when your phone unexpectedly rings. You immediately fumble in your pocket to get it out and, the next thing you know, you are on the ground with a throbbing knee and it…
Florida’s latest attempt at tort reform, House Bill 837, was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on March 24, 2023. This tort reform legislation changes the ability of an injured party to recover his or her past medical expenses associated with the treatment they received for injuries from an incident. The changes potentially reduce…
