Many drivers in greater Sarasota are following a national trend: abandoning smaller sedans for larger sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Many drivers prefer the appeal, increased horsepower, and safety features afforded by SUVs. There is a catch, though – SUVs are more likely to roll over than smaller sedans. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS,...
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Sarasota FL Attorney Explain The Importance of Car Accident Reports
A few things happen immediately after an auto accident. The police are notified, pictures are taken of the vehicles and any damage, and an accident report is filed. Regardless of how severe the accident or injuries might be, everyone involved needs to fill out an accident report. Failure to do so is illegal in some cases. Filling...
Read MoreThe Severity of Head-On Collisions: A Sarasota Attorney Explains
Head-on collisions often happen without warning. In a split second, another car can crash into your vehicle, causing severe injuries. Why do these accidents happen? And what can you do afterward? Our Sarasota head-on collision lawyers explain. What causes head-on collisions? Head-on collisions are more likely to occur on undivided roadways, especially rural roads with...
Read MoreWhy Pedestrian Distraction May Be a Myth in Bradenton
The greater Bradenton area has a major pedestrian accident problem, one some have opined is partially due to pedestrians' preoccupation with cellphones. It's an argument raised frequently in Florida pedestrian accident lawsuits by blame-shifting defense attorneys eager to downplay their own clients’ negligence. Now, a new study published in Transportation Research Record has revealed that this may be a myth. In...
Read MoreFlorida Boating Accidents Lead the Nation in Deaths, Injuries
Last year, 67 people lost their lives and another 437 were injured in Florida boating accidents, totaling more than 765. That's more than anywhere else in the country (and more than were reported in Florida last year). Our unenviable top spot is partially because boating is such a popular recreational activity in the Sunshine State....
Read MoreRoundabouts Aim to Reduce Florida Traffic Accidents
The Florida Department of Transportation has announced plans for new roundabouts on State Route 64. ABC7 reports FDOT has determined the roundabout designs to be safer than traditional intersections. The agency is going ahead with plans for roundabouts at three intersections on Route 64 after opening several in Sarasota. The new roundabouts will be installed along...
Read MoreHit-and-run accidents a serious problem in Florida
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...
Read MoreBradenton Injury Victims Suffer Many Losses After Impaired Driving Accidents
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...
Read MoreBradenton Pedestrian Injuries on the Rise
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...
Read MoreFall Risks of Older Adults in Focus in Bradenton
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...
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