All About Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:50:45-08:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to car accidents, no one wants to cause one. Unfortunately, most people are likely to get into one car accident or more in their lifetimes. With 40,000 people being killed annually in the United States as a result of a motor vehicle accident and thousands more being injured, incurring huge medical expenses, property damages, in addition to having their lives changed forever, accidents are a big deal. With so many accidents resulting from negligent driving, it's important to be aware when you're on the road. Not only is it time to put away the smartphone while driving for good, it's also time to evaluate your car. How big is it? How much does it weigh? This article deals with the accidents that can be caused by trucks. They're larger than [...]

Don’t Text and Drive: 5 Reasons Why You Should Skip the Phone While On The Road

2018-09-04T14:13:13-07:00February 9th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Criminal Lawyer, Personal Injury|Tags: |

When it comes to the phone and hitting the road, the two don't go together. What does go together, no matter how experienced you are, is paying attention to the road while you're operating a motor vehicle. If your focus is distracted, even for a few seconds, you could end up getting into an accident. In general, when you are driving a motor vehicle you should always try and keep your focus on the road. Cars move so quickly and cover so much ground in mere seconds that even a few moments of not paying attention could be deadly. Drivers who are using their phones while operating their vehicles are likely to take their eyes off the road for three seconds or more-- more than enough time in which to cause a horrible [...]

Do You Have a Case for a Birth Injury?

2017-11-07T21:52:15-08:00January 24th, 2017|Categories: Birth Injury, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

The birth of a child is often one of the most precious moments that you can experience. Having a healthy child come into your life is a source of great pride and happiness for parents when it happens. Hopefully, you become one of the many millions of parents that came before you that has given birth to a child that is perfectly healthy. If you or someone you know unfortunately cannot relate to this, then maybe it's time to speak with an experienced birth injury attorney. No one wants to go through this, but if you have gone through something like this, your only option at the end of the day is to decide whether to walk away or sue. Just remember, if you do not bring this case to a court, you [...]

Be Safe This Holiday: Avoiding DUIs and Drunk Drivers 

2017-11-07T21:56:24-08:00December 13th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, DUI, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Enjoying the holidays is fun, but sometimes having fun and getting too drunk can mean trouble. This holiday season, we've assembled some tips so you're safe on the road and can avoid a DUI, which can cause your life to get a whole lot more complicated. Endangering lives and fines aside, sometimes you've just got to use good sense. We're going to get into more detail, though, so read on to find out how you can have a fun and safe holiday season! Many people associate the holidays with merriment, decorating, eating, gifts, and laughter. It's easy to forget that there are more arrests made for DUIs between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve than average. Between December 25 and January 1, the average amount of fatalities that occur from impaired driving goes. Binge [...]

Top Safety Reminders for Holiday Shoppers

2017-11-07T21:57:13-08:00December 8th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , |

This upcoming holiday season, many parents and family members are going to be shopping in search of a great toy to give to a child. It’s such a good instinct and a nice thing to do, but it’s also important to remember that not all toys are safe. Just because they’re sold in stores is no guarantee—dozens of children are injured every year from toys that were bought at mainstream outlets. Doing your homework on toys will guarantee that you are putting in your best effort to buy toys that are going to be not only fun, but safe. According to the CPSC, in 2015 alone there were about 185,000 injuries treated related to toys in the ER, with 11 deaths of young children due to the same cause. The cause of a [...]

Why Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney? 

2017-11-07T21:59:22-08:00November 29th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to personal injury, are you covered? It can be tough to deal with going through an accident and sustaining an injury. Let's not forget the pleasure of extremely high medical bills and tons of paperwork from getting treated. Have a headache yet? The good news is that you survived and still have the ability to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. They'll help you figure out if you have a case and are able to get money They Have Experience It's difficult to represent yourself in a case. The paperwork, the knowledge, and the experience are all crucial parts of being able to win a court claim. The more experience they have in this area, the better it is to hire them as your legal counsel! They Know the [...]

Medical Malpractice: Everything You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:58:25-08:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|

Medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It may seem unlikely, but it's true. That means that it isn't as devastating in numbers as heart disease or cancer is-- but it's close. On a personal level, it can seem like the pain from losing anyone due to medical malpractice is unending. Unfortunately, billions are paid out for malpractice suits every year. Read on to find out more about malpractice in the medical field so you're up to date. Medical malpractice could happen to anyone-- an alarming realization, to say the least. The legal definition of this term is when a health-care provider does not provide the standard of care when it comes to treating a patient. Whether they deviated from this standard of care will essentially prove [...]

Why Voice to Text Is Not Safer When Driving

2017-11-07T22:00:42-08:00October 18th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Phones have become nearly ubiquitous in our daily lives. We use them when we're bored. We use them to look up information and schedule appointments. We access not only text and calls, but use handy applications and features to handle what we need to. One of these features is voice to text. You may think it's safer than just texting while driving, but is it really? We've got the stats on voice to text and why this seemingly harmless method of communication poses a pretty big risk. Read on to find out why choosing to use this phone feature may not be as handy as you think. With more of the population using their phones than ever, ignoring your phone can be tough sometimes. The temptation is so great that cell phones are [...]

Be Safe This Halloween! Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips 

2017-11-07T22:01:33-08:00October 3rd, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

When it comes to Halloween, it's a fun time to dress up or just go out and have a little fun! Of course, it's always a great option to curl up with a good scary movie. However, if you have little ones that are old enough to go out, you may be hitting the streets with your kids instead of getting freaked out by Freddy Krueger. With that being said, here are some tips we've assembled to help you be more aware this Halloween. Protect your kids and keep an eye out-- Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of the year. Halloween is fun, but it's also one of the most dangerous days of the year for pedestrians. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that accidents involving drunk drivers [...]

Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Need to Protect Children

2017-11-07T22:04:11-08:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to driving, car accidents happen. It's important to remember that not all passengers of vehicles are adults. Children are often present in motor vehicles, and they are all too often the casualties of fatal accidents. To parents, nothing is more important than the safety of their child. Don't stop with just basic safety while driving. When it comes to the car, safety begins with child passenger safety seats. This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be observing Child Passenger Safety week. The weekend will commemorate National Seat Check Saturday, where parents will be able to have their child's safety seat inspected to be sure it as safe as possible for no charge. You may not know it, but according to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents have been shown [...]

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