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Have You Been In A Florida Rollover Accident?
Florida has some of the busiest roads in the United States, but unfortunately, this means an elevated number of traffic accidents occur each year. Some of the most devastating are known as rollover accidents, in which a vehicle will flip and land on its side (or, in rare situations, finish upright). Because of the… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents On Florida Roads
Because of its year-round fair weather and warm temperatures, there are always a lot of Florida road users out and around, regardless of the time of year. However, this also leads to an increase in accidents, particularly those involving bicycles and pedestrians. Riding your bicycle should not be hazardous to one’s health – but… Read More »
Defining Commercial Motor Vehicles In Florida
Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) shows that approximately 400,000 crashes occurred on state roads in 2021, with around 3,700 fatalities. While the data does not break down to show us how many involved a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), it is appropriate to assume that CMVs played… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents On Florida Roads
Florida has one of the highest numbers of motorcycle registrations in the United States, for a variety of different reasons. However, along with high numbers of motorcycles on the road comes a higher number of accidents involving motorcycles, and these crashes are more likely to cause severe, long-term injury than those involving only four-wheeled… Read More »
Accidents Involving Large Trucks Can Be Deadly
The majority of 18-wheeler drivers are competent and perform their jobs well. However, all it can take for an accident to occur is one moment of lapsed attention – and given the weight and velocity of most large trucks, the fallout from a crash can be deadly. If you have been injured in an… Read More »
Who Is Considered A Pedestrian On Florida Roads?
Florida state law describes pedestrians as people who are “afoot,” but this can be confusing for the average person. “Afoot” implies only people who are walking qualify, but in reality, Florida recognizes people who use wheelchairs, skateboarding or rollerskating as pedestrians as well. If you get into an accident with a car or truck… Read More »
What Is Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine?
It is not uncommon for people to allow their friends or family to borrow their vehicle, but what many do not know is that in Florida, they may still be on the proverbial hook if their friend or family member negligently causes an accident. Florida observes what is known as the dangerous instrumentality doctrine,… Read More »
Drug Rehab Facilities Often Exploit Their Patients
A Lake City woman was recently convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud for running an insurance scheme out of the drug rehab facilities she owned and operated. The woman allegedly “lured” well-off patients to stay at her sober homes, and then subjected them to medically unnecessary tests, in turn making fraudulent claims to their… Read More »
Keep Your Eyes On The Road In Florida
Auto accidents happen every day in Florida, for a variety of reasons. However, what many people are not aware of is that some car accidents are caused simply by a swerve, or a failure to maintain one’s lane. Even small movements or lapses in attention when driving a car can lead to injuries and… Read More »
Are Florida Parents Liable For Their Minor Children’s Negligence?
Normally, individuals are not held responsible for the negligent actions of third parties unless they have a special relationship, and a parent/child relationship is one of the few that qualifies. This has led to what are known as parental responsibility laws, which exist in some form in almost every U.S. state. Florida has its… Read More »
