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Back to School is Time for a Family Talk About Texting While Driving and Distracted Driving

2017-11-07T22:05:01-08:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

As we get past summer and later into the year, it's time for families to prepare for going back to school! It's also a good time to talk to your kids and just brush up on a few safety rules. While you're doing a little shopping before going back to school and preparing to go into the school year again, take the time to speak to speak to your kids who are old enough to drive about driving safety. Kids who are older are going to be either driving themselves to school or will be driving soon. It's important to have these talks so that teenagers understand that not only is it risky for them to practice distracted driving, but it's also risky for other people as well. Not only will junior operators [...]

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Put Down the Cell Phone, No Walking While Distracted!

2017-11-07T22:06:20-08:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury|Tags: , |

We all know about driving while distracted, but do you know about walking while distracted? It may seem like a new concept, but if you cast your mind back, you've probably done it in a few times in the past year. While it's certainly not as dangerous to others as operating heavy machinery (in an immediate and severe way), walking while distracted is actually very dangerous and can cause harm to yourself or others if you're not careful. What to do about this practice? Well, we've put together a guide to help you find out. If you're going to live in the modern world, why not be more safe about it? Discover why it's so important to put down your cell phone and cut out your distracted walking! Read on to find out [...]

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Summer Pool Safety Tips For Adults When It Comes To Children

2017-11-07T22:07:09-08:00July 12th, 2016|Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death|Tags: , , , |

With summer finally here, it's finally time for summer fun and hijinks. Adults and children get to swim in pools, lakes, and even the ocean! These times can be great for making memories, but they're also a time to remember to focus on safety. Unfortunately, every year in the United States five thousand children aged under 15 are treated for injuries due to the pool or the spa. Additionally, about 400 children under the age of 15 are killed every year by drowning in pools and spas. Over 3 out of 4 of those children were under the age of 5. So while it may be fun to enjoy the pool this summer, keep in mind that there is an element of danger and you need to be ready for it. When someone [...]

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Sports Injury and Recognizing Signs of a Concussion

2017-11-07T22:08:05-08:00June 29th, 2016|Categories: Brain Injury, Personal Injury|

When it comes to kids and sports, all parents fear injury. Well, as it turns out, they're right to worry. According to an ESPN article from 2013, more than 21 million children and teens are playing organized sports in the United States. That's a huge number! Not every kid quits due to injury, but a large percentage of kids who stop playing sports do. According to the same report, 27% of girls and 29% of boys quit due to an injury or health problem acquired from sports. In fact, thousands of kids are treated for sports injuries every day. 2..7 million children were treated for injuries from 2001 to 2009 with a 62% increase of children under age 19 treated for traumatic brain injuries. Football is one sport that has come under scrutiny [...]

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Florida PIP Law: How It Affects Injured Motorists’ Rights

2017-11-07T22:10:26-08:00June 13th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , |

Are you or is someone you know a car accident victim in Florida? If you or someone that you know has been involved in a car accident, you may be able to take legal action! The Law Offices of Payas, Payas and Payas can help you find out whether you have a case that could go to court and win. The new Personal Injury Protection Law, which was passed in Florida and took effect in 2013, was supposed to prevent insurance fraud. But it also hurt many groups in Florida that weren't involved in the insurance industry, like medical providers and injured motorists. The P.I.P. law is thought to be able to allow insurance companies to collect the rates they need to while getting fewer policyholder benefits. The state Florida now requires drivers to carry [...]

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The Importance of Talking to Teen Drivers About Safety

2017-11-07T22:08:58-08:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Teen drivers are commonly regarded as poor drivers. However, a lot of teenagers are not as experienced as older drivers. Much of the accidents that they get into could be avoided with more practice on the road and a bit of understanding about driving safety. It always helps to have parents sit down and have a talk with their kids about road safety and also effective driving. Paying attention to traffic laws and the road is key for teenagers when it comes to avoiding accidents. As so many teenagers and even experienced adult drivers are prone to looking at their phones while operating a motor vehicle. Young people aged 16 to 19 are three times as likely as individuals belonging to other age groups to be in a fatal motor vehicle crash. So [...]

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Motorcycle Accidents Are Top Concern During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

2021-03-02T00:13:20-08:00May 17th, 2016|Categories: Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|

May is one of the most dangerous seasons out of the entire year when it comes to motorcycles. Cyclists are especially prominent on the roads as the weather gets nicer and nicer. More motorcycles on the road means more interaction with other vehicles on the road. This is significant, as passenger vehicles and trucks are involved in most motorcycle accidents, with a number of drivers often saying that they never even saw the motorcyclist prior to the accident.That's why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is paying special attention to the issue in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. The national initiative encourages drivers and motorcyclists to keep an eye out for each other as well as share the road. Motorcyles may be small, but they have the same rights on the [...]

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What To Do When You’re In an Auto Accident With an Uninsured Motorist

2017-11-07T22:11:29-08:00April 28th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|

Do you need uninsured motorist coverage? Someone is injured in an auto accident every minute of the day, and it's not always their fault. There are car accidents caused by other parties every day, and the scary part is that many of these drivers could be driving uninsured. For collisions in the United States, roughly one in seven drivers will not have insurance. This is according to the Insurance Research Council, which documented that the number of uninsured motorists driving in the United States increased by nearly two percent in a five year period. The amount of drivers that are on the road uninsured varies from state to state. In the Sunshine State, the odds are nearly one in five that the driver that caused the accident will not have insurance. They may [...]

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Drivers Age 25-39 Admit To Most Texting While Driving

2017-11-07T22:14:28-08:00March 30th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

Texting while driving is illegal in Florida and 40 other states, but does that mean people are following the law? It's an old trope about teenagers; how rebellious they are, how they like to push the limit, etc. Well, it turns out that behavior translates to on the road, where teenagers are willfully ignoring the law and practicing distracted driving. It's not just Florida, either. But perhaps the most shocking news? It's not teenagers that are the biggest offenders. No—it’s the age bracket of people from 25 to 39—grown adults who are actually the guiltiest of texting while driving. A new survey shows that 26% of drivers admitted to sending an email or text while driving. Not only that, but drivers in the 25 to 39 year old age bracket racked up 45%-- [...]

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Safety For Pedestrians, Cyclists, & Drivers

2017-11-07T22:17:19-08:00March 15th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|

When it comes to driving and car accidents, you may be surprised to find out that many car accidents involve cyclists and pedestrians. It's important to remember as a driver, a cyclist, or a pedestrian, that people crossing are everywhere and it's important for both parties to keep an eye out. Cyclists and pedestrians should not assume that cars will see them and stop; drivers should not assume that pedestrians and cyclists will always be safe from harm. Keep in mind that as a pedestrian, you have to keep an eye out for bikes, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles as you cross the road-- even if you're in a cross walk. A pedestrian is killed about every two hours as a result of being hit by traffic. Use crosswalks when you can and [...]

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