Recent Blog Posts
Motorcycle Passenger Safety Tips
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a motorcyclist most likely won’t face criminal charges for abandoning his date after she fell off the borrowed bike he was driving on Interstate 95. The young woman then died when several cars ran over her in the December 2018 incident. The 36-year-old motorcyclist met the woman… Read More »
Talking to the Police After a Car Accident
It is essential to contact authorities by calling 9-1-1 any time you find yourself involved in a car accident. In fact, Florida law actually requires that you contact law enforcement in many contexts. And in addition to the necessity of summoning them to the scene, the way you speak to a law enforcement officer… Read More »
A Visual Guide to Road Signs: The Ultimate New Driver Handbook
Road Signs: The Ultimate New Driver Handbook serves as a resource for senior drivers looking to brush up on their driving skills by becoming familiar with traffic laws. Learn More >>
What You Need to Know About Red Light Running Accidents
As reported by a news outlet, three people were rushed to the hospital recently with severe injuries after a Dodge Ram 2500 crashed into them while sitting at a red light. The Panama City Police Department has asserted that the victims, one of whom is a minor, were inside of a northbound Kia SUV… Read More »
Responding Appropriately to Hit and Run Accidents
According to Local 10 News, a 31-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a hit and run on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach that was caught on camera in May. Authorities have asserted that the female victim was crossing Collins Avenue near the Fontainebleau hotel when a white Mercedes hit her, sending the… Read More »
Beach-Related Accidents and Civil Liability
Who doesn’t love a day of fun in the sun at one of the beaches in the Sunshine State? Many of us have probably never appreciated living in close proximity to beaches as much as we have since many of them have reopened after shutting down earlier this year in response to COVID-19. However,… Read More »
Updates in Keeping Florida’s Elderly Population Safe
With all that has happened in the world lately, it is totally understandable if this year’s legislative session faded into the back of your mind. However, while many of us have been focused on fighting a pandemic and staying as safe as possible in an unprecedented world, lawmakers quietly passed just shy of 200… Read More »
How Drinking Affects a Florida Slip and Fall Claim
The weather is at its warmest and after isolating in our own homes during the spring in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Floridians are slowly trickling back into the restaurants that are re-opening as well as into the backyards and homes of friends for small gatherings. And for many people, the… Read More »
Adjusting to Florida Car Accidents in the Time of Coronavirus
If you’ve hit the road lately, you’ve probably noticed that parking in downtown areas is easier, that the air may seem cleaner, and that you are surrounded by less cars even as the Sunshine State has begun reopening. Multiple news outlets have confirmed that this isn’t your imagination – as of March there were… Read More »
Why You Should Take Notes After an Accident
After being involved in one of Florida’s substantial numbers of car accidents, writing down the details is probably the last thing on your mind. Between the shock and adrenaline of the collision, it is understandable if your mind is racing and you are having trouble thinking about what to do next even if it… Read More »
