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Many car accident victims suffer burns caused by events that happen during a crash. These burns could be minor or cover a large part of the victim's body. The wounds can range from mild burns due to seatbelt movement to severe, life-threatening burns that require...
Accident reconstruction experts can provide crucial details about how an accident occurred to establish liability in a personal injury case. However, an accident reconstruction expert cannot simply go into court and offer their opinion. Under Florida law, they must meet certain qualifications and show that they have specialized knowledge. These experts have a substantial amount of training and practical experience…
Being injured in a car accident is a stressful experience, and it can be even more difficult if the vehicle that struck you flees from the scene. A hit and run accident can cause catastrophic injuries that result in steep medical bills and time lost from work. You might have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover…
Figuring out who is liable in an accident involving mass transit can be complex. Common carriers such as buses, railroads, airlines and taxi services owe the highest duty of care to their passengers — unlike regular drivers who are held to a standard of reasonable care. A common carrier’s failure to adhere to this duty may constitute negligence. There can…
A 21-year-old Land O’ Lakes man was killed while riding his motorcycle on North Dale Mabry Highway after an SUV turned into his path, colliding with him. The man was reported to have suffered fatal injuries, despite having worn a helmet. The recent accident shows that helmets aren’t always enough to protect bikers from fatality. Under Florida’s helmet law, bikers…
Because of their size and weight, trucks can be some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road — especially when they are making U-turns. Although truck drivers should not make uncontrolled U-turns without a spotter to guide them, these types of conditions are not always present. When proper safety measures are not in place to make U-turns, the risk…
If you sustained injuries in a car accident in Florida, you may think that you need to sue the other driver in order to get compensation for medical bills and property damage. But Florida is among a small number of states with a no-fault auto insurance law. That means when a driver in Florida is injured in an auto accident,…
Despite Florida spending millions of dollars on education and public safety campaigns, the state is home to hundreds of pedestrian deaths every year, many of which result from car accidents. According to an ABC Action News review conducted earlier this year, which reviewed data covering the Tampa Bay area, at least one pedestrian is hit per day while walking on…
The Tampa area is particularly beautiful this time of year, with spring and summer bringing peak tourism to our white sand beaches and family-friendly theme parks. Unfortunately, an influx of vacationers adds to traffic on already heavily traveled roads, and that increase can lead to a car or motorcycle accident for residents and tourists alike, sometimes to tragic effect. If…
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including road conditions, drivers who are drunk or distracted, and bad weather. But aggressive driving in good conditions by a sober, focused driver can be equally dangerous. You know the type — those following too closely, weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on the brakes. Two studies by GasBuddy — one…