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Traffic fatalities are on the rise both nationally and in Florida.  Unfortunately, during the first six months of 2015 there have been 18, 630 fatal car crashes nationally. It should be very concerning to all Floridians that the Sunshine State ranks 3rd in total number of fatal crashes and 2nd […]

Aviation has been a passion of mine since I was a child.  Growing up, I built countless plastic model airplanes and hung them with fishing line from my bedroom ceiling.  My favorite was a model of an F-15 Eagle, in my opinion the Air Force’s best fighter jet, holding all […]

Many Floridians who have caused automobile accidents and had personal injury claims brought against them have wondered why those claims were even allowed to be brought since Florida is considered to be a “No-Fault” state.  Unfortunately, many citizens incorrectly assume that because Florida is a “No-Fault” state, they can’t be […]

Because I am a personal injury lawyer who represents injured victims, I am often asked by friends and family about insurance issues. One of the questions I am most frequently asked is “how much automobile insurance do I need?”  Well, like most questions of an attorney, the answer is “it […]

As I approached the two “18 wheelers” this morning, one in the lane to my right and the other in the lane to my left; I must confess trepidation. You understand, splitting two semi-tractor trailers is unnerving. But I have done it before. No big deal. Until I looked up […]

Across the interstates and highways of America, trucking accidents are happening at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, many of these fatal collisions are avoidable. Errors due to fatigue, texting, and driver impairment are frequently found to be the causes of these collisions. For instance, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was recently […]

Nearly every Florida resident has had the experience of driving down one of our major interstates, with another car speeding by, merging from lane to lane with little concern for those around them. But the drivers at most peril are those who too often go unnoticed even by drivers paying […]

Back-to-school time marks the waning of another summer, the excitement of an approaching autumn and students of all ages pedaling, skateboarding and walking their way to first period. It also brings the responsibility for motorists to take extra precautions on the road both before the bell rings in the morning […]

The latest cell-phone statistics are in, and they don’t bode well for drivers. The National Safety Council has reported vehicle crashes that involve the use of mobile devices by motorists have increased for the third consecutive year. About 27 percent of all accidents on the road occur when drivers are […]

If you have ever been in an accident and thought, “no worries, I’ve got full coverage”, think again.  Many drivers in Florida are under the mistaken impression they are fully covered for every contingency under their automobile insurance policy when nothing could be further from the truth.  This misunderstanding is […]