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2015 the Deadliest Year for Pedestrians in Hillsborough County
Florida the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians Perhaps contrary to what one might assume, the most dangerous places for pedestrians are not Chicago, New York or even Los Angeles. In fact, New York Metro ranks 50th, Chicago is at 38th, and L.A. only gets up to 27th place. So where are the riskiest places… Read More »
Three Tips for Auto Safety in a Flood
Residents of southern Illinois and St. Louis are suffering disastrous floods that just keep getting worse. In fact, in some areas entire homes are immersed. While flooding is bad enough, some motorists have been caught off guard by rapidly rising waters or overestimated their vehicle’s capabilities when trying to traverse high waters. This can… Read More »
What you Should Know About Taxes and Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you have a personal injury lawsuit, you may be looking forward to a large financial recovery. Perhaps you are already considering how you will use the funds. Perhaps you need to pay off large medical debts that have plagued you for years. Maybe you require certain expensive medical assistive devices, such as a… Read More »
More Motorcycle Crashes Than Usual: Extended Winter Warm Weather Partly to Blame?
According to The Weather Channel, the current El Nino weather pattern sweeping the nation has resulted in unseasonably warm winter conditions throughout the U.S. In Florida, temperatures have remained well into the 80s all through December. Although this warm winter is slowly winding down, from Maine to Michigan, motorcycle enthusiasts can still be found… Read More »
Wrongful Death vs. Survival Claims: Understanding the Difference
When a person is injured in Florida, there are several types of legal actions he or she can take in order to be compensated through the court system. When a person is alive, it is fairly straightforward. The plaintiff sues the defendant. However, things get a little more complicated when the case involves a… Read More »
Why Falls Happen in Nursing Homes
According to the most recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with nearly 1.4 million Americans over 65 living in nursing homes, upwards of 1,800 people die from falls while living in nursing homes every year. As such, falls are a serious problem. Personal injury attorneys handle many times of… Read More »
3 Tips for Avoiding Auto Accident Insurance Scams
Throughout the Bradenton area motorists have reported calculated insurance scams where drivers will orchestrate elaborate car crashes to collect insurance proceeds for injuries and property damage. These scams are often difficult to spot and can happen in the blink of an eye. Bradenton auto accident lawyers fight for the rights of those who are… Read More »
Florida Tops the Chart for Boating Accidents Nationally
It should come as no surprise that the state with the greatest number of registered vessels – 870,749 as of 2014 – should also lead the nation in boating accidents. There were nearly 700 reported boating accidents in 2014 alone. In particular, Pinellas County has one of the highest accident rates in Florida. It… Read More »
Preventing Child Injuries: Car Seat Safety 101
When people are injured in Bradenton automobile accidents, personal injury attorneys often fight to get them the compensation they deserve for their injuries. Injuries are usually measured in medical bills, physical injuries, automobile damages, and lost wages from work. Sadly, nothing is more terrifying than an injury to a child, which can have lifelong… Read More »
Three Easy Tips for Avoiding Bike Accidents in the Sunshine State
If you travel through the Midwest or New England during the summer or early spring, you will likely see signs posted on lawns, signs in windows, and even car decals, all warning drivers to “watch out for motorcycles.” Some have clever sayings like, “two eyes, two wheels; you do the math!” These aggressive safety… Read More »
