Summer is a great time to get out on your motorcycle and enjoy Florida's scenery. The feeling of freedom when riding a bike, the excellent gas mileage, and the ease of parking make riding a motorcycle even more attractive. While you may appreciate the need to be safe...
Motor vehicle accidents
Safety tips near horse trailers
As spring approaches, horse owners begin to gear up for their upcoming horse show season. In addition to the equestrians in the Crystal River area, many will be loading up their trailers to head to facilities like Florida’s World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. A...
Are luxury car drivers involved in more accidents?
Driving a car is more than a way to get from home to work and back again. The car you drive sends a message about who you are and what you think is important. With ever-changing technology to support vehicle safety, your car may be equipped to keep you safer, but...
Are Motor Vehicle Death Rates Accelerating on Florida Roads?
As 2019 gave way to a new year, the number of Florida’s fatal motor vehicle accidents was 3,251, a slight increase from 2018’s 3,135 fatalities. What a difference a year makes. 2020 is nearing its end, at a time in history when fewer people were on the roads and that...
The Florida Highway Patrol’s Staffing Problems
Florida remains a popular destination for not only vacationers but also future residents. Whether the motivation is no state taxes or escaping cold climates, a study revealed that nearly 1,000 people move to the Sunshine State every day. While no one in The Florida...
Motorcycles and Rain: A Treacherous Combination
Florida weather can bring unexpected thunderstorms on almost a daily basis. While these weather events may only last one to two hours, the storms are sometimes violent, earning the Sunshine State the designation of the unofficial “lightning capital of the word.” More...
Is your head injury worse than you thought?
There is a hope that you would be the person who walks away from a serious accident and determines that you haven’t suffered any injuries. Whether you have seen these people in real life or in the media, they seem to be indestructible. If you are in an accident,...
Understanding making a wrongful death claim in Florida
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is traumatic, and the grieving process can be long and very challenging. Pursuing legal action when you lose your loved one due to a wrongful death stands to make a difficult time even more confusing and stressful. It is important...
Are commercial truck drivers always liable after an accident?
Millions of commercial trucks travel U.S. highways every day, and many of them are involved in accidents. The truck driver is sometimes to blame, but there may be other individuals or parties liable as well. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety examined U.S....
Is it safe for kids to ride in the front seat?
It seems, almost instinctively, that children want to sit in the front seat of a car. While kids may not appreciate or understand the safety that comes with sitting in the backseat, it is essential to help children make safe choices. Motor vehicle crashes are among...