Florida Injury Insights

Each year, thousands of people die in large commercial truck accidents. In 2019, there were 4,119 fatalities as a result of these crashes. 67% of all fatalities were occupants of passenger vehicles, while 16% were truck occupants. The remaining 17% were vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. These accidents can be devastating, […]

Getting into a personal injury accident can have a huge impact on one’s life. With massive medical debt, lost wages, and more, it may seem impossible to return from an especially catastrophic injury or incident. However, with a good catastrophic injury attorney on your team, you’ll be able to get the compensation that you deserve […]

Motorcyclists have a reputation for being adrenaline junkies who don’t care about safety, but that’s not the case. Motorcyclists are required, just like passenger vehicle drivers, to learn how to operate their vehicles safely before they are allowed to get a license. Unfortunately, this bad reputation that motorcyclists get can hurt their accident lawsuit. This […]

In 2019, construction work ranked as the most dangerous occupation in the state of Florida, with 83 out of 306 fatalities occurring because of construction and extraction occupations. Working on a construction site is dangerous for many reasons. There are so many things that can go wrong and negligence is very common. When someone is […]

Truck accidents caused by poor weather, such as fog and rain can cause devastating accidents that result in life-changing injuries. Commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, meaning that the impact of a large truck on a much smaller passenger car, often only weighing a few thousand pounds, is astronomical, causing […]

If another person’s error caused your accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your damages. When referring to car accidents and why they’re caused, human error is amongst the most common causes. Human error refers to anything another party did themselves that caused your accident to occur. This means that if something caused the […]

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, leaving victims with lifelong injuries that can affect their income, mental health, and general stability. Devastating injuries can cause a loss of income, major lifestyle changes, and much more. These injuries often occur at the fault of another driver who’s acting with negligence. If you or someone you love has […]

The world has changed greatly because of COVID-19. With the United States in lockdown for months on end and mask mandates required almost everywhere, many people are staying in their homes even past the end of lockdown to prevent themselves (and protect others) from getting COVID-19. 169 million people in the United States have received […]

Riding a bike in any state can be scary, with the potential of a bicycle accident always on the horizon. Many drivers don’t properly share the road, leaving enough space for bicyclists to operate without feeling unsafe. While there has been a huge movement in recent years, with cities adding bike lanes and other safety […]

In 2018, there were approximately 4,985 deaths because of accidents involving motorcycles. In single-vehicle accidents (in which the motorcycle does not collide with another vehicle), two-thirds of accidents are caused by rider error. However, in multiple vehicle accidents, two-thirds of accidents are caused by the other vehicle failing to yield to a motorcyclist or otherwise […]

Pinellas County consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous counties in Florida for motorcycle riders. Pinellas Park is particularly dangerous as it contains numerous hazardous intersections along several major thoroughfares that slice through Pinellas Park. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration motorcycle fatalities occur overwhelmingly in urban areas along major thoroughfares. Per […]

There is a lot of misinformation regarding Florida’s insurance requirements for motorcycles. Is it required? Do you get PIP benefits? How much should insurance should you carry? Are the aftermarket modifications to your motorcycle covered? Should I get uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage? I will address each of these issues in this article. Do You Need Insurance […]