Traffic deaths continue to increase across Florida and the rest of the United States, and while Florida has long had a reputation for having dangerous drivers, research shows the problem continues to worsen. Many fatal and nonfatal car wrecks that occur across the...
Because both vehicles are moving towards each other, often at a high rate of speed, head-on collisions are particularly dangerous. Drivers who enter a highway or interstate going the wrong direction create the risk of a head-on collision. If you encounter a wrong-way...
For new teenage drivers in Florida, the anticipation of getting a driver's license may be all they can think about. Listening to music in the car, transporting friends around and driving fast may interfere with remembering traffic laws. The problem with music,...
After an accident, traumatic brain injuries are among the most common. A skull fracture may extend to the sinuses or cause pressure to build up in the brain. Depressed fractures may also cause a hole or tear. According to Mayo Clinic, if you experience clear fluid...
After a car accident or a slip and fall injury, you may begin to notice odd feelings and sensations in your body and mind. If this pain continues, you may need to learn more about the potential signs of a spinal cord injury. Continual bowel problems According to the...
Any personal injury that wasn’t your fault is a serious case. Keep in mind that what’s expected from a common vehicle collision is multiplied when large, 18 wheelers collide on Florida roadways. Even some of the legal steps are taken differently. It’s not just the...
Motorists in Florida and around the country often make poor decisions in the moments after a car accident. One such error that can cast a particularly long shadow is fleeing the scene. Police departments scrutinize footage from surveillance and cellphone cameras when...
Younger drivers may take to the road with great enthusiasm, especially teens with their first cars. Enthusiasm doesn't equal experience, and younger drivers could make mistakes older ones don't. Thankfully, modern safety technology inside cars might make driving in...
Residents of Fort Meyers and other areas of Florida might want to know more about the meaning of the term "pure comparative negligence" as it relates to car accidents and insurance. Five states and the District of Columbia use the term "contributory negligence" while...
Southwest Florida drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents caused by another motorist may be wondering if they should have legal representation. As common as car accidents are, it may not always be clear when to contact a personal injury attorney. Reasons you may...
