Auto accidents are certainly difficult to deal with. But, what if the accident could have been prevented? What if the cause of the accident was due to the driver’s neglect for the rules of the road? That’s where reckless driving vs. careless driving comes in. You’ve probably heard both terms used when car accidents are
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Florida Car Insurance can be Confusing Believe it or not, you may be considered an uninsured driver in Florida, even if you have car insurance! Any responsible person insures their car, in case of an accident. But, in Florida, the bare minimum insurance does not require you to purchase protection from some very basic accident
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Protect Yourself Why do people hire attorneys for car accidents? If you’ve been in an accident, and especially if there were injuries, it’s really smart to have an attorney. If you have suffered an injury from an auto accident in Florida, you have certain rights that an attorney can protect. Also, attorneys can help you
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No one wants to find themselves in a car accident, no matter how big or small. Auto accident aftermath is usually full of adrenaline and stress. But, it’s important to stay as focused as possible and follow certain steps post accident. By staying smart and aware of your surroundings, you are not only increasing your
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Automobile Accidents Driving is a dangerous activity. Since we get in our cars every day to travel from one place to another, we become accustomed to driving and easily get into “autopilot” mode when behind the wheel. Because of the nature of driving and the attention it requires, it’s important to be safe, never drink
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Florida is seen by many as a destination state for vacations. With vacation comes relaxation. That might look like having a few drinks at your hotel bar or a nearby restaurant. Let’s say you then got in a car, while legally intoxicated, and were in an accident that resulted in serious harm or even death.
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Strapping your child into the car is a critically important action for your child’s safety in the event of an accident. No one can predict a crash, but you can prepare for one as a parent. One study found that at least 618,000 children rode in vehicles without the appropriate car seat at least some
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Many people who experience car accidents wind up with a host of medical issues. While some people suffer very noticeable acute wounds like bone fractures and cuts, many find over time that their accidents have caused other problems as well. Neck and back pain are very common among car accident victims, even those who appear
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Distracted driving is a serious issue in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,477 deaths and more than 390,000 injuries due to distracted driving in 2015 alone. Although this is an issue affecting every state in the country, Florida drivers should take note of a recent EverDrive study that ranked
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Uber may have changed the way people get around, but it’s also led to a significant number of passenger injuries, deaths, and lawsuits. According to Who’s Driving You (www.whosdrivingyou.org), the popular ridesharing service (along with its peer, Lyft) has a history of 217 alleged sexual harassment and assault cases, 23 deaths, and 10 alleged kidnappings.
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