Florida Injury Insights

In the blink of an eye, an accident can turn your life upside down. Suddenly, the plans you had are put on hold so that you can tend to your injuries, deal with insurance, and make alternate arrangements to keep your life moving forward. Since the aftermath of an accident is physically, emotionally, and financially […]

Anyone who has slipped and regained their footing knows the sense of relief that comes with narrowly escaping a fall. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of times we can’t brace ourselves fast enough, and the consequences can be much more serious than a little shock or embarrassment. Slip and Fall Statistics Twenty percent of falls […]

Why Won’t My Car Accident Lawyer Sue an Uninsured Driver? According to the Insurance Information Institute, 26.7% of Floridians have no insurance.  That means if you get in an accident in Florida, there is a very good chance the person that caused the car crash will have no insurance.  This could potentially leave the innocent […]

No one gets through life without the occasional nick and bump here and there, but it’s not unreasonable to expect your health and safety to stay intact when you go about your day to day life. Regular errands and outings like driving, shopping, and working should be harmless and without worry of serious injury. However, […]

Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries, create mountain of debt, and leave the rider and their family financially stressed. Motorcyclists don’t have as much protection as passenger vehicle do, so motorcycle-related injuries tend to be much more severe or even fatal. Motorcycles are also less visible to motor vehicle drivers and are harder to control […]

Slips, trips, and falls happen to everyone at one point or another. Thankfully, these accidents are often more shocking than they are harmful. However, there are many circumstances where slips, trips, and falls do cause severe injuries. Falls lead to over 8 million emergency room visits per year and one in five falls leads to […]

Motorcycle accidents can be especially devastating for those involved.  The injuries can be extremely serious ranging from traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”) to broken bones to neck and back injuries and even death. It is important to be represented by a motorcycle attorney that is experienced, professional and tough because the insurance companies will try and […]

According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles “Florida Crash Dashboard”, the most recent data shows that 403,626 accidents occurred in the state of Florida in 2018. This figure includes bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian and hit and run accidents. Notably, a staggering 63% of all crashes in the state of Florida involve injury. In most […]

Is texting and driving more dangerous than drunk driving? According to testing by Car and Driver, the answer is a resounding yes.  Car and Driver set up test conditions on an airport runway to determine how two driver would react when reading, texting, and while drunk. The test gauged reaction times by having the drivers […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, overall traffic fatalities are becoming less frequent. However, that is no thanks to truck accidents. The NHTSA predicts an increase in truck accident deaths despite the overall decrease. When truck accidents aren’t deadly, they’re often still incredibly damaging. To complicate matters, survivors don’t often have a simple […]

When it comes to going after compensation for a personal injury, no one wants to wait longer than necessary. But the reality is it could end up on the back burner while you’re juggling treatment and your everyday life. Or it may have taken weeks or months to realize the extent of your injuries. While […]

The weather in Florida is heating up, and boating season is in full swing! As waterways in Florida get more crowded with motorboats, sailboats, jet skis, and fishing boats, it is important to keep safety in mind. Florida not only has many lakes and rivers, but is mostly surrounded by water as well. There are […]