Florida is one of the most popular states when it comes to boating activities. Both locals and visitors alike enjoy getting out on the waterways and the oceans throughout this state. However, accidents do occur, and they can lead to serious injuries. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common causes of boating…
You need to take steps to protect yourself on the roadways. This includes not only defensive driving tactics but also having a camera in your car to record any incidents that may occur. Here, we want to discuss the legality of dashcams in Florida as well as whether or not you can use dashcam footage…
Losing a loved one is incredibly challenging, particularly if they lost their life due to the negligent, intentional, or careless actions of someone else. Here, we want to examine what actually qualifies as a wrongful death in the state of Florida. Not every death that occurs is considered “wrongful,” even if the death is caused…
We get this question a lot. The first thing to do is to check on everyone in your car to get an idea who is hurt and how bad they’re hurt. If you’re well enough to check on people in the other vehicle, it’s fine to do that next. If you’re too injured, just stay…
Florida is somewhat of a motorcycle Mecca in the United States. Not only do many residents in Florida have motorcycles of their own, but this is a major tourist destination for motorcycles, particularly the annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach. It is not uncommon to see motorcyclists traveling down the center lane of two lanes…
In 2014, a man in a Pasco County movie theater shot and killed another man over an altercation that began with a cell phone. If this sounds familiar, that is because the case surrounding this shooting has finally reached a conclusion – more than eight years later. What Happened at the Wesley Chapel Movie Theater?…
With Florida’s warm and sunny weather, it’s no surprise that many residents choose to ride motorcycles. In 2020 there were an estimated 620,077 registered motorcyclists in Florida. Unfortunately, the lack of protection on motorcycles makes them more dangerous in the case of an accident. Without airbags and the metal frame of a car, motorcyclists and…
Commercial truck drivers and companies have significant responsibilities to ensure that they operate safely. These large vehicles can lead to substantial injuries and extensive property damage if an accident occurs. Here, we want to discuss the insurance requirements for commercial trucks in Florida. The insurance requirements for these vehicles go above and beyond standard vehicle…
Vehicle accident impacts can put significant pressure on the human body, even incidents that occur at relatively low speeds. In some cases, vehicle accidents put sudden downward pressure on the spine. This spinal pressure can create a significant injury, including a herniated disc and spinal nerve injuries. Nerves run all the way through the vertebral…
Slip and fall incidents that occur in Florida can result in severe injuries for those involved. Unfortunately, these incidents are often caused by the careless or negligent actions of property owners. There is a distinct difference between slip and fall incidents and trip and fall incidents. A trip and fall incident involves an object coming…
