Before handing the car keys over to your teenager, you should know the facts. Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 20. When teen drivers ride with other passengers, their risk of being in a fatal car crash doubles. Overall, teenagers underestimate or are […]
Category: Car Accidents
Vehicle owners and drivers who have been hurt in accidents involving defective automobiles that have not been recalled should be aware of their legal rights and options. Legally, some accident victims may be entitled to file a product liability claim, with which a Florida product liability attorney at Searcy Denney […]
Wearing your seatbelt in Florida became a primary offense with The Dori Slosberg and Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law, effective June 30, 2009. The law requires all drivers, all front-seat passengers, and all passengers under 18 to fasten their safety belts. You don’t want to find yourself involved in a […]
If you are involved in an accident, your situation will likely be one of three common scenarios: First, you might be lucky and emerge without any considerable or even noticeable injuries. Second, you might experience some minor-to-moderate injuries and will need to get checked out at an urgent care center […]
Fatality and injury data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that methods of functional safety design and testing among America’s automobiles is falling short of protecting the majority of the U.S. driving population: women. The facts and figures paint a perilous picture for female motorists who not […]
Social media can be lighthearted, funny, informative (e.g., who has the best New York Style Pizza in West Palm Beach?), and just plain fun. It can also be a catalyst for many positive changes; e.g., badly needed fundraisers. Nonetheless, because of the permanent nature of social media, what appears never […]
After an auto accident, most people are preoccupied with what they perceive as “the important stuff:” financial setbacks across what is often a wide variety of financial accounts, healing from physical injuries, and even trying to keep a business afloat. Nonetheless, these aren’t the only types of damage victims deal […]
In order to assist a Florida car accident attorney with your accident claim, there are certain terms of which you should be aware. This will allow you to speak with your attorney more effectively and save valuable time. Legal Terms Every Accident Victim in Florida Needs to Know Some of […]
If you’re afraid of driving on Interstate 95, you’re not paranoid. You have every right to fear driving on America’s most dangerous highway. Five years of highway fatality data have found that Florida’s 382-mile stretch of road is the most dangerous road in the country with the worst rate of […]
Car accidents are, by nature, potentially severe, as tons of metal collide at what is often a very high speed. If you are able to walk away with a few minor scrapes and scratches, you should consider yourself fortunate. If you have been injured, contact a Florida accident lawyer at […]
