With the summer season finally here, that means two things in Florida: The kick off of beach days and construction season. Road construction season can be a frustrating when it occurs on your daily route. Sure, we all know it’s important to keep our...
Merging onto the highway can be very dangerous, especially in rush hour traffic. Sometimes the driver on the highway cannot let the merging driver over because of other vehicles or simply does not see them. Other times the merging driver does not see...
Most of us live in Florida for the year round beautiful weather and we love spending time out in that weather. For many of us, that means taking advantage of the walkability of our state and heading out on foot. However, as a pedestrian in Florida we...
After a car accident, you will have to file a claim to receive a settlement for your damages. Regardless of what your damages actually cost, there are several things that will impact the value of your settlement. These factors can increase the value...
It is not uncommon to see numerous motorcycles on the Florida highways and streets, including right here in St. Petersburg. By all means, there is nothing wrong with hitting the open road on a bike. There is just something about the rumbling motor, w...
You’ve just been in a car accident and sure, you’re sore but you feel alright. It’s not too bad, you’ve felt worse. You don’t need to see the doctor, you’ll be fine. That is until, a few months later you are diagnosed with acute or chronic illness as...
Why do people choose to walk, jog, or run places in modern times? Well, there are a host of different answers to this question. Some folks decide to do so to accommodate their green lifestyles. They believe that humans are harming the earth with thei...
Florida trucking accident law is very complicated. However, if you understand a few key concepts, you can understand how liability is determined in a trucking accident. Determining liability in trucking accidents is extremely complicated because ther...
Florida residents can sustain injuries from various kinds of accidents. In many cases, the incidents are no fault of their own. Still, though, if they do not take legal action to hold the negligent party responsible, he or she can get stuck with a ma...
Auto accidents can be devastating. They can cause expensive damage to your vehicle, cost you time away from work, and worse, injuries that could last a lifetime. Truck accidents are even worse. The average semi-truck weighs a whopping 80,000 pounds,...
A car, truck, SUV, or van is almost a necessity today. People rely on these autos for a lot of different things. Some folks are stay-at-home parents, and they have to drop off and pick up their kiddos from school. Additionally, they usually need to r...
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are considered negligent acts. The substances impair the operator's judgment and ability to control their vehicle. When a collision occurs, many times, the drunk or drugged individual doesn't sustain in...
Football has been garnering much of the attention when it comes to concussions for at least the past decade or so. While it is true that athletes on the pee-wee, collegiate, or professional level can sustain these head injuries, they can also be acqu...
Transport companies are adding more and more trucks to their fleets these days. Why? Well, for one, consumer spending trends have quickly changed over the past decade or so. Many people have shifted from shopping at brick and mortar retailers to onli...
According to the CDC, Florida is ranked as one of the worst states in America for drunk driving accidents. Even worse, Sarasota ranks as the #1 city in Florida for DUI deaths, while St. Petersburg is the city with the fourth highest rate of drunk dri...
Anybody that says they have not partaken in distracted driving at one point or another in their driving career is likely lying. Everybody has moments of weakness where they are guilty of letting their attention drift elsewhere while behind the wheel....
