Blog

Florida has recently ranked poorly in surveys about aggressive driving and distracted driving – two primary causes of traffic accidents in the Sunshine State. But what about the events that happen after an accident? In a perfect world, all parties involved in an accident would stay put, exchange insurance information, and allow responding officers to...

The injuries caused by an impaired driver can be deadly. Even when a victim survives his or her injuries, the effects of an accident can be life-altering and permanent. Paralysis, loss of limbs, the inability to work, and other devastating results can change a victim's life forever. Many victims have shared heartbreaking stories about the...

Injury lawyers in Bradenton and throughout Florida continue to see far too many serious and fatal pedestrian accidents. A recent column featured by DriveitHOME™, an initiative of the National Safety Council, highlighted crosswalk dangers for pedestrians. In conducting his own night-research, the columnist was shocked at how many drivers were immersed in the electronic glow...

Walgreens is among the companies working to reduce the risk of fall accidents among seniors. Eligible seniors who ask about fall prevention can receive bonus points and purchase discounts.  Fall accidents remain the leading cause of death for seniors over the age of 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Bradenton injury lawyers...

Distracted driving has rapidly risen to a major public health risk in recent years. As the number of options for smartphones, navigation systems, in-vehicle entertainment and information systems has ballooned. Even drivers who wouldn't normally answer the phone may succumb to the temptation when it is the boss calling, texting or emailing. Regardless of the...

Commercial truck driving is a dangerous occupation. That's why federal law requires these vehicles to be operated only by those who hold a commercial driver's license. There are also additional regulations that apply to restrict the number of hours an operator can drive before he or she must take a rest break. These and other...

While there is much publicity surrounding certain causes of crashes, such as speeding and alcohol, other catalysts receive far less attention despite being equally dangerous. One example of this trend is road debris. This is a contributing factor to many collisions, and new research indicates that the problem may be more widespread than many drivers...

Hurricane Irma has caused damage to South Florida on a scale rarely seen before. Insurance claims are being filed in record numbers. The Orlando Sentinel reports that 562,262 claims - totaling an estimated $3.6 billion - had been filed as of September 23rd. Floridians are tenaciously taking on the task of cleaning up and rebuilding...