Florida recorded an average of 933 traffic accidents daily in 2020, inflicting incapacitating and non-incapacitating injuries on tens of thousands of people. Although car crashes may be common, they’re anything but routine when they happen to you. In addition to potential physical injuries, you could have property damage to deal with and may spend months…
Drunk driving accidents are frustrating and overwhelming for victims and their families. Painful injuries, missed work, and costly expenses that were not your fault are now putting stress on your everyday life. Drunk driving car crash victims have rights and legal options to pursue justice and hold the responsible party accountable. Our Tampa car accident…
If you were injured in a car accident, you may be wondering if you can sue the responsible party and how much you can expect if you decide to take legal action. Overall, the amount you can receive from a car accident lawsuit will depend on several factors. You may be able to claim compensation…
Drunk driving is a dangerous and reckless act that claims the lives of thousands each year in the United States. When this irresponsible behavior results in a fatality, the consequences become even more severe. From 2009 – 2018, the CDC reported 7,573 people killed in DUI-related crashes in Florida, including other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians….
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) keeps a database of all highway accidents occurring yearly. The FLHSMV calls it the crash dashboard. As of six months into 2023, there have been 160,804 accidents, 1,371 fatalities, and 102,952 injuries.
While the rise of rideshare companies has simplified transportation for millions of Americans, it’s also contributed to more dangerous roadways. Rideshare drivers rely on their cell phones when driving. Unfortunately, distracted driving like this is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents.
Semi-trucks are large commercial vehicles known by several names. Whether you’re calling it a semi-truck, eighteen-wheeler, or tractor-trailer, their composition sets these vehicles apart from other commercial vehicles. A box truck has a cab and a separate cargo area; these components are permanently attached as one unit. A semi-truck has a detachable cab with an engine that can haul a trailer or operate independently. The trailer can’t be operated separately and must be pulled by the semi-truck cab.
Drunk driving accidents cause untold damage to victims and their families, both physically and emotionally. While it can be difficult for those affected to put a dollar amount on the damages caused by such an event, certain compensation amounts are associated with drunk driving-related incidents. Understandably, you will want to know how much compensation you…
Head-on collisions can be dangerous and deadly car accidents. Determining who is at fault for the collision may seem straightforward. However, it can also be complicated when there are extenuating circumstances to consider. As such, knowing what to do after a head-on collision and how a car accident lawyer can help is essential.
Unfortunately, parked car accidents are all too common. The National Safety Council has reported that tens of thousands of car crashes occur on an annual basis within parking lots and garage structures, so it’s unsurprising that most drivers will inevitably deal with an accident causing damage to a parked car at some point.
