Recent Blog Posts
My Injured Child Wasn’t Wearing a Bicycle Helmet. What Happens in Court?
Most states have a mandatory bicycle helmet law. Florida’s version of this law requires all cyclists under 16 (bikers and passengers alike) to wear helmets. Usually, criminal laws, such as the DUI law, establish the standard of care in civil court. But that’s not always the case. The bicycle helmet law is a good… Read More »
What Causes Truck Accidents?
The number of truck accidents has increased significantly in recent years. These vehicles are bigger than ever, and many truck drivers are more inexperienced than ever. The maximum allowable weight for a large truck recently increased to 80,000 pounds. Furthermore, regulators routinely issue waivers that allow bigger vehicles on streets and highways. Additionally, due… Read More »
Should I Worry About Fatigued Truck Drivers?
Since the coronavirus pandemic ended, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has repeatedly diluted HOS (hours of service) requirements, such as the definition of rest. Previously, according to the FMCSA, resting usually meant sleeping or at least napping. Now, in most situations, the r-word means “not driving.” These activities include pumping gas, loading and… Read More »
The Five Kinds of PTSD
Many people are surprised to learn that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the most common car crash injuries. Normally, trauma causes head injuries. But PTSD is different. A stress-induced chemical change causes this brain injury. Stress causes the amygdala to swell and the hippocampus to shrink. As a result, the brain’s emotional… Read More »
What is the Leading Cause of Truck Accidents?
Driver impairment, in one form or another, is the leading cause of truck accidents. Usually, impaired drivers know they shouldn’t get behind the wheel. But truck drivers are under such enormous financial and other pressure to complete their runs on time that they often disregard the safety of others, hope for the best, and… Read More »
PIP Time Limitations You Should Know About
In Florida, all drivers are required to purchase $10,000 worth of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance, which covers a portion of a policyholder’s medical expenses and lost wages in the event of an accident. Because Florida is a no-fault state, drivers who are involved in accidents must initially file claims with these PIP… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Injury Patterns
Riding motorcycles is inherently risky, even for the most conscientious and careful of motorcyclists. For instance, motorcyclists are six times more likely to be involved in a crash than other motorists. Furthermore, these collisions almost always result in some sort of injury for the rider, especially to the musculoskeletal system. The types and severity… Read More »
Obtaining Reimbursement For Vehicle Repair Costs After An Accident
Even car accident victims who are fortunate enough to escape suffering serious injuries will most likely sustain some sort of damage to their vehicles. Unfortunately, many car accident victims are forced to contend with both injuries and vehicle repair costs. Recovery of these costs requires a careful evaluation of the damage to the vehicle,… Read More »
New Tort Reform Law Changes Comparative Negligence Standard In Florida
If you were injured in an accident in Florida, but contributed to it in some way, you could still be entitled to compensation, albeit in an amount reduced by your degree of fault. In prior years, in fact, you could have technically been eligible for compensation even if you were mostly at fault for… Read More »
Head-On Truck Accidents
Head-on collisions have some of the most devastating consequences of any car crash. The results of this type of crash, however, can reach the level of catastrophic if one of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle. At maximum capacity, these trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often… Read More »