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How Bicycle Accident Cases Differ From Other Injury Lawsuits

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Florida is known as one of the most dangerous states in the country for cyclists. This means that motorists and cyclists alike should be well-versed in the obstacles they may face when filing a legal claim after a crash. Read on to learn more about some of the complexities of Florida bicycle accident cases…. Read More »

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Safely Handling Tampa Traffic

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It often feels like non-stop, bumper-to-bumper traffic is the new normal in Tampa. The reality, however, is that it doesn’t just feel like that, as Tampa’s streets have actually never been more congested. Unfortunately, besides being annoying, this kind of traffic poses a very real risk of injury to motorists. While it simply isn’t… Read More »

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Grocery Store Slip and Fall Accidents

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Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere, but there are certain locations where these kinds of accidents are more likely to occur. Grocery stores, for instance, which usually have slick floors and where customers are much more likely to encounter spills, are some of the most common sites for this kind of… Read More »

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Failing to Yield is a Leading Cause of Florida Motorcycle Accidents

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Complying with Floria’s traffic laws not only helps drivers avoid fines and the accrual of points on their driver’s licenses, but also keeps drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike safe. Unfortunately, not all drivers are as conscientious of these rules as they should be, which puts more vulnerable road users, like motorcyclists, at risk of… Read More »

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Were You Injured in a Stopped-Vehicle Accident?

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Car accidents can and do happen in a number of different ways. In most cases, for instance, collisions involve two vehicles that were moving immediately prior to the crash. This, however, is not the only way that car accidents occur. Accidents involving a stopped-vehicle, for instance, occur at a surprisingly high rate in Florida…. Read More »

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Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident

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Injured car accident victims often experience a variety of symptoms immediately, like pain or limited mobility. While these symptoms can start manifesting right away, it is also not uncommon for an injured party to experience delayed symptoms. Fortunately, just because a person’s symptoms don’t show up right away doesn’t mean that the injuries causing… Read More »

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Pedestrian Fatalities Have Increased by Almost 80 Percent Since 2010

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Pedestrian accidents have become an increasingly serious problem in the U.S. over the last decade. In fact, according to a recent study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities are increasing faster than all other types of traffic fatalities combined, going up by 77 percent since 2010. All other traffic fatalities,… Read More »

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Trailer Hitch Accidents

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Trailer hitch accidents occur when the hitch on a vehicle that is towing a trailer or another vehicle, malfunctions or detaches, resulting in a collision. These kinds of accidents present unique challenges when it comes to determining liability and resulting damages. Fortunately, an experienced car accident lawyer will be able to help injured parties… Read More »

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How Serious Does a Crash Have to be for My Airbags to Deploy?

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Airbags have been required safety features in all new vehicles since the 1990’s and are thought to have saved thousands of lives since then. For instance, front airbags reduce driver fatality by almost 30 percent, while side airbags lower a driver’s risk of death by 37 percent. Many people, however, remain confused about how… Read More »

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Who is At Fault for a Yellow Light Accident?

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We all know that running a red light is illegal and incredibly dangerous. It also opens that driver up to liability if he or she causes a crash in the intersection. Yellow light accidents, on the other hand, are a bit less clear. Determining fault in these cases tends to be more complicated, as… Read More »

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