Driving while distracted may significantly increase your risk of getting into an accident. This is true whether you are driving on a Florida highway or roads in any other state. There are many strategies to ensure that you stay focused on road conditions whenever your...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Women are more prone to car crash injuries
Florida residents want to stay as safe as possible on the road. While car accidents happen and anyone can be left injured, women are more prone to injuries in a crash. What does research say? According to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,...
Hearing loss and accident risk
Work-related hearing loss is a problem for many Florida employees in certain occupations. When noise is at unsafe levels in the workplace, hearing damage can happen gradually. Over time, a person’s hearing loss can become noticeable and put them at risk for other...
How a TBI affects you after a car accident and what to do
Many Florida residents who get into car accidents are left with injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are among the most serious and can affect you in myriad ways depending on their severity. What is a traumatic brain injury? A TBI is a type of brain injury that occurs...
Loss of earning capacity vs. future earnings loss
After suffering injuries in a car accident, the victim may try to get their life back in order. Doing so proves challenging when injuries make returning to work difficult. Living in Florida comes with many expenses, and sitting out of work for months during recovery...
Cars are to blame for most motorcycle accidents
The Florida Department of Transportation released a study on the main causes of motorcycle accidents in the state. According to a 10-year analysis, the drivers of passenger cars are usually to blame for motorcycle accidents. How often do cars cause motorcycle...
Pedestrian death rate still rising
It can be dangerous to travel on foot in some parts of Florida. Areas with no pedestrian walkways and high speed limits are best avoided if you don’t have a car. Unfortunately, many people are forced to walk in areas that aren’t very pedestrian-friendly. The...
How can you prove you’ve lost wages after a car accident?
Car accidents occur all the time in Florida. If you have been injured in a crash, you may be out of work and suffer lost wages for a period of time. While recovering from catastrophic injuries, you will have to prove lost wages as a result of your vehicle accident....
The role of fatigue in truck accidents
Large truck accidents are a big threat on America's roads. Because of their size and weight, commercial trucks can do serious damage to passenger vehicles. Drivers in Florida should know that truck accidents are on the rise. There are a number of reasons for this....
What are the top causes of motorcycle accidents?
Many people that drive a motorcycle love the freedom it gives them. With that said, there are also several major reasons why driving a motorcycle in Florida can be dangerous. Here's more information about four common causes of motorcycle accidents and how to avoid...