Category Archives: auto accidents
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 »
What is Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage, and How Does it Help Florida Drivers?
The National Safety Council estimates the average cost of personal injuries caused by automobile accidents to be between $24,000 and $64,000 depending on location. In the Bradenton area, auto accident injuries can run well above these limits. Florida also has one of the highest uninsured motorist rate, with over 23 percent of drivers not… Read More »
What to do When the Insurance Company Comes Calling
For those who have been injured in an automobile accident, the nightmare only begins at the scene of the crash; the real nightmare can be dealing with the insurance company. Bradenton automobile accident attorneys hear horror stories all of the time. First, it begins will a friendly call for the sake of performing a… Read More »
Res Ipsa Loquitur – What It Is And Why You Need To Know
You may have heard people talk about negligence, whether at work or in conversation. No doubt, you may have heard one of the many attorney advertisements on television or the radio, explaining that you have rights and may be entitled to recovery from an accident. But did you know there are actually types of… Read More »
Florida Drivers Beware: Florida Is One Of The Most Dangerous States For Drivers
Some new Floridians lament the rise in automobile insurance, often claiming that premiums were as much as half or a third less in their home states. For instance, drivers in Chicago may be shocked to learn that there are several areas of Florida where their premiums would be significantly higher, such as Miami. Part… Read More »
Court Finds no Dram Shop Liability for Alcohol-Related Death
As a general rule, most jurisdictions have some form of “dram shop” law. These laws say that an establishment that serves alcohol can be held liable for injuries to patrons and others who are injured due to excessive alcohol consumption. This is most commonly seen when a bartender continues to serve a patron who… Read More »
Tips to Follow After a Car Accident
As more people travel on the roads, the likelihood for a car accident is greater. With this in mind, we have put together a set of tips to consider should you have the unfortunate luck of getting into a car accident. Stop and Pull Over. Make sure that you are safe. Check on the… Read More »
Florida Auto Accidents: Changes to PIP are more complex than they seem
Home to 16 million people, Florida is known for its strong tourist economy. Florida’s population grows every winter as “snowbirds” travel south to enjoy the state’s moderate temperatures and vast and beautiful coastlines. In fact, the population can increase by as much as 20 percent each winter. While these visitors bring a lot of… Read More »
NTSB Urges Collision Avoidance Systems to Prevent Rear-End Collisions
Imagine this: after braving the crowded shopping mall in search of summer sales, you’re back in your car and about to pull out to head home for dinner. You check your rear view mirror, see that your path is clear and begin to reverse. As you back up, an impatient driver goes speeding past… Read More »
Florida “Safe Phone Zone” Campaign Hopes to Curb Distracted Driving
Have you seen the new “Safe Phone Zone” signs along the Florida Turnpike? The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently unveiled a new campaign aimed at addressing the problem of distracted driving in Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, distracted driving crashes in Florida have increased 25 percent since 2012. In a partnership… Read More »
