Category Archives: Personal Injury
How Weather Conditions Affect Liability in Car Accidents
Rain, fog, wind, and even bright sun glare can quickly turn an ordinary drive into a hazardous situation. But when a crash happens in poor weather, many people wonder: is anyone actually at fault? The answer might surprise you. Weather itself is not liable for an accident. Instead, liability often comes down to how… Read More »
Don’t Let Social Media Posts Hamper Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have suffered significant injuries due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else, chances are you’ve considered filing a personal injury lawsuit in an attempt to recoup some funding to help you deal with overwhelming costs related to medical needs, lost wages, and more. While you certainly would never fake injuries in… Read More »
Semi-Trucks Bring Danger
A Ford truck was rear-ended by a semi-truck at a red light when a second semi-truck rear-ended the first semi. The tragic accident led to a burst of flames, which killed the driver who was responsible for the crash. It’s another reminder of how dangerous semi-trucks can be on the road, primarily because of… Read More »
Children’s Products can Cause Injuries or Death
Children experience harm every day across the country due to the presence of unsafe products that are designed specifically for them. How many of these products are putting your children at risk? Common Issues No parent intentionally exposes a child to danger, yet most homes have danger lurking everywhere! Some of the common products… Read More »
E-bike Battery Dangers
Plenty of people have taken to riding e-bikes in recent years, excited by the ability to go longer or more difficult routes than possible with traditional bicycles. Whether using them as commuters, tourists, or just plain old fun, there has been a huge surge of e-bike sales. Unfortunately, there have been problems with some… Read More »
Kissimmee Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash
When the driver of a tractor-trailer hauling a double trailer failed to respond to slowing traffic ahead, the result was disaster. That driver smashed into a Volvo tractor-trailer, which in turn crashed into the Freightliner tractor-trailer ahead of it. The driver that caused the initial collision was killed and his vehicle burst into flames,… Read More »
When Student Athletes are not Protected
Youth from toddlers to college join in a wide variety of team sports throughout their lives. Some even go on to the pros. As parents, we trust that coaches will not only train our children to play the sport. We want the kids to develop sportsmanship, camaraderie, and pride. We rely on coaches to… Read More »
When it’s Time to Take Away the Car Keys
When a vehicle slammed into a guardrail on I-4, it careened over an underpass, ultimately smashing onto another vehicle below on State Road 46. Fortunately, the woman in the vehicle that was hit survived essentially unscathed, but the same cannot be said for the 91-year-old driving the car that flipped onto SR 46. The… Read More »
Forklift Accidents at Work
Many facilities have forklifts, including platform trucks and order pickers, on the premises in order to transport hefty materials. Although they seem relatively to be harmless pieces of equipment, the truth is that when used by poorly trained individuals, they can be extremely dangerous. Facts Worth Knowing Statistics the Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read More »
Safe Travel During the Holidays
With winter holidays right around the corner, revisiting tips for safe holiday driving is a worthwhile endeavor. Travel always holds a certain degree of peril, what with distracted motorists, enraged drivers, and more. In addition to these day-to-day issues, holiday driving has some special stressors. What Amplifies Holiday Driving Concerns? In addition to the… Read More »
