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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Spinal injuries caused by vehicle accidents
Back injuries caused by car accidents in Tampa, Florida, can be serious. The spine has many nerves that connect the rest of the body to the brain, which control movement. Its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to several injuries, which can interfere with...
Strategies to curb motorcycle accidents in Florida
Motorcyclists are a frequent sight on the Florida roads, but there are fundamental dangers that riders face. Drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks may not pay strict attention, be under the influence or behave recklessly, putting motorcyclists in jeopardy. It is...
Motorcyclist killed in accident caused by wrong-way driver
A Florida man lost his life on the night of Dec. 21 when his motorcycle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver in Poinciana. Emergency workers from Polk County Fire Rescue pronounced the 40-year-old Kissimmee man dead at the scene. They arrived within minutes of the...
Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision south of Zephyrhills
Motorcyclists are always at risk in collisions with larger vehicles. The greater mass of a truck or automobile combined with the lack of protection afforded by a motorcycle’s design almost always results in severe consequences for the motorcycle rider in such a...