Many Florida residents assume that it's only dangerous to drive when taking illicit drugs or alcohol. While that's absolutely true, they may not realize that it's also dangerous to drive if they take certain OTC drugs, herbal medicines, or prescribed medications....
Protecting the Rights
of Injury Victims
Year: 2020
Dog bite: Who’s responsible?
Man's best friend can sometimes be our worst enemy, especially when they are confronted with a person they've never seen before. Unfortunately, it is those exact instances that tend to lead a person in Florida to be bitten by a dog. But if a person is bitten within...
Florida ranks second in nation for fatal work zone car crashes
Work zones have long been a hassle for motorists, but research shows that Florida’s work zones are more than a pain – they are also some of the most dangerous in the nation. Construction zones create many hazards that cause confusion and increase the chances of a...
The most common injuries among younger workers
Young workers, by which are meant those who between the ages of 18 and 24, run a high risk for certain types of injuries here in Florida, as elsewhere in the U.S. Or rather, there are certain injuries that young workers run just as high a risk for as older workers....
Coffee, the worst beverage to drink while driving
Drivers in Florida do well to avoid phone use, but they may still put themselves and others at risk by eating and drinking behind the wheel. In fact, eating and drinking can be just as bad as texting. A study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Brief overview of what Florida’s no-fault policy means for you
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or the FLHSMV, in 2017, out of the 402,385 reported wrecks, 166,612 resulted in injuries of some type. From these, 16,574 caused debilitating harm. If you have recently suffered severe wounds...
How can a dashcam protect you in a car accident?
When you're involved in a car accident in Florida, it can be difficult to prove who was at fault. If the other driver was at fault and they won't admit it, it can be harder for you to receive compensation from their insurance company. Wouldn't it be easier if you had...
Drowsiness a contributor to many truck accidents
You probably know that in Florida, to have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 is to be legally drunk. What you may not know is that to be awake for 24 straight hours will make you act like someone with a .10 BAC. Drowsy driving, then, can be just as dangerous as...
Variable speed limits can keep roads safer
When most drivers in Florida think of speed limits, they think of something painted on a sign that's permanently installed at the side of the road. But new research has shown that variable speed limits can make the roads a lot safer, particularly in construction...
3 common electrocution risks on construction sites
Whether you are a foreman who spends months at a jobsite or a subcontractor who is only there a day or two, you probably understand how dangerous construction projects can be. After all, approximately 21% of all workplace fatalities in 2018 were in the construction...