On September 29 of this year, many residents living along the East Coast of the United States and throughout the Caribbean were preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Joaquin. In Jacksonville, Florida, final preparations were being made for the departure of a 737-foot cargo ship, El Faro, bound for […]
Author: Jack Hill
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 […]
Can Positive Train Control Help Prevent Another Train Accident? After most tragedies involving the loss of life and hundreds of injured people, we reflect on: what could have been done to avoid this? What safety measures were in place or should have been in place that might have limited the […]
A renewed debate about trucker safety is rolling down America’s highways following a vote by the Senate Appropriations Committee that weakens the rest regulations of those who operate 18-wheelers. The rules at risk call for truckers to stay out of the driver’s seat for 34 hours following any 60-hour, seven-day […]
For those of us who spend a fair amount of time traveling Florida’s roadways, the results of a recent study published on Car Insurance Comparison probably come as no surprise: There are a number of bad drivers navigating Florida’s roadways, or at least folks who drive badly. The study documents […]
“Be extra careful driving late at night. You are likely going to be sharing the road with drunk drivers.” If your parents were like mine when I started driving in South Florida, you likely heard this familiar warning many times. Unfortunately, they were sometimes right. If my two children were […]
On December 3, 2007, 59-year-old Niven Anderson was on his way to West Palm Beach to connect with some of his business customers and had stopped his car at a traffic light in Belle Glade, Florida. Without any warning, the flatbed trailer of a passing commercial vehicle swerved from its […]
New studies show that hospital deaths increase sharply in July causing a “July Effect”. The study illustrates the need for patients to practice caution while accepting medical care in that month or over the weekend days. A recent study by the University of California at San Diego demonstrates that fatal […]
There are common themes that have become the mainstays of truck accident litigation for decades: Driving too fast for conditions. Logging too many hours without taking appropriate breaks. Shoddy vehicle maintenance. Inadequate training. Driver inattention. While these potential root causes will always need to be thoroughly evaluated in any trucking […]
Most parents want the best for their children. We meticulously search labels, check sugar and salt contents, pack balanced lunches, and try to fix healthy meals for our families. But before you pack that applesauce or tuna fish sandwich into your child’s lunch box, you might want to check the […]
