The risks of speeding while driving are extreme. Not only does speeding make it difficult to stop in time for an obstacle or hazard, but it places you dangerously close to your fellow drivers. Because of this, speeding is one of the top predictors of car accidents – responsible for 26% of all fatal crashes…
Evidence laws change rapidly in Florida. Recently, they’ve experienced yet another shift. Specifically, the state has stopped adhering to the “General acceptance” (Frye) standard of vetting scientific evidence and adopted the Daubert standard, instead. While this effort keeps frivolous cases out of court and streamlines the process for real, pressing cases. It can also make…
After an accident, some injuries present immediately. Things like broken bones and concussions, for example, have severe symptoms. Sometimes, though, you can sustain an injury that doesn’t appear for days, weeks, or months after the accident. What then? Don’t worry. You have options. While you can still file an insurance claim, you have to move…
If you’ve been in a car accident, you’re probably wondering what happens next. It can be overwhelming to negotiate an auto accident settlement with your insurance company. Especially as you try to recover from your injuries. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t make this process any easier. Today, it’s the goal of most insurance companies to settle…
Biking: it’s probably not something you associate with a high risk for accidents, right? If you combine something like drinking with bicycling, though, an accident suddenly becomes much more likely. So, what happens if you drink while biking? What happens if there’s an accident and someone is injured in the process? While you may not…
It’s a new year, which means new laws throughout Florida. In addition to an increasing minimum wage (it’s going from $8.46 to $8.56 this year), Florida is also introducing a new batch of texting while driving laws. Here’s what you need to know. Texting While Driving Will now Result in Tickets Beginning in late December, Florida Highway Patrol troopers started ticketing drivers…
Social media: it’s one of the most pervasive fixtures of our society. Today, social media has more than 3.484 billion users worldwide, up 9% year-over-year. That’s a massive number, and it just goes to show how ingrained in our everyday lives it’s really become. While social media can have many positive impacts, like helping us stay connected…
If you’re facing a personal injury settlement, you likely have many questions. When will your case settle? What will the verdict be? How will the judge distribute your funds? And, finally, is the settlement taxable? The last consideration is a common one for people living in Florida, especially around tax time. Today, we’ll cover the…
Traffic: it can be a frustrating experience. Maybe someone cuts you off at rush-hour. Maybe someone pulls in front of you and slams on their brakes. Or perhaps you just hit a traffic jam that refuses to move. How do you react? Possibly more importantly, how do your fellow drivers react? In some cases, anger…
There’s no way around it: driving can be dangerous. Fortunately, you can reduce your risk of injury on the road by learning a few critical defensive driving tactics. While these tips won’t prevent 100% of accidents, 100% of the time. They can help you stay safer, even and especially when the people around you are…
