Being the victim of a hit and run accident can leave you feeling cheated or violated. Perhaps the other driver got away before you could get a license plate number and now you are left wondering how you will cover the costs and losses related to the accident. The police find some hit and run … Continue reading “Your Legal Options to File a Hit and Run Claim if the Other Driver Left the Scene”

A full night’s sleep is vital to safe driving. According to a recent AAA Foundation survey, skipping out on even one or two hours of sleep the night before can make you more likely to have an accident. Sleeping only four to five hours versus seven to eight hours increases your risk of an accident … Continue reading “AAA Report: Not Getting Enough Sleep Increases Crash Risk”

Semi-truck accidents can leave innocent victims stranded in the hospital with piles of bills stacking up. Fortunately, there is help for people injured by negligent truck drivers. With the assistance of an attorney, you can file a claim for compensation and recover enough money to pay for your medical expenses and more. But with so … Continue reading “4 Essential Qualities to Look for in a Truck Accident Attorney in Fort Lauderdale”

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is asking drivers to show a little TACT while driving this month. The Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks, or TACT, initiative is a statewide safety campaign that will run through October 20, 2016. The goal of the campaign is to reduce the number of fatal accidents caused by aggressive driving. How … Continue reading “Florida Highway Patrol Ticketing to Stop Aggressive Driving”

Pokémon GO, the new virtual reality game that has swept the globe, is so tempting for some people that they play it while driving or while crossing the street. Not surprisingly, distraction related to the game has caused accidents. A Recent Study Links Pokémon GO to Distracted Driving A recent study published in JAMA Internal … Continue reading “Study Finds 14 Accidents Related to Pokémon GO Use While Driving”

Personal injury claims involving spinal cord injuries are often eligible for higher settlements because of their long-term effects. These injuries affect not only the person’s health, but also their finances and their mental wellbeing. These effects can even extend to family caretakers and will last the lifetime of the injured person. Long-term Effects of Spinal … Continue reading “Accounting for the Long-Term Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries”

We have all seen it; you glance at the car speeding down the road next to you and see the driver is texting. And while many people write it off as “something everyone does,” texting and driving is dangerous. Why is texting and driving dangerous? It is one of the most dangerous things a driver … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why Texting and Driving Is Dangerous”

Accidents involving commercial trucks or buses are among the most dangerous a driver can be involved in. Their sheer size makes these vehicles capable of doing serious damage to anyone around them. That is why two Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies are fighting to set a truck driver speed cap. What is the proposed speed … Continue reading “FMCSA, NHTSA Want to Cap Truck Drivers’ Speed”

Many people believe that a driver in the rear vehicle during a rear-end collision is always at fault for the crash, regardless of the circumstances. In many cases, it is true that the rear driver is to blame. However, there is no rule that says the driver in the rear vehicle is automatically at fault. … Continue reading “Determining Rear-End Collision Fault”

Fort Lauderdale is the second most dangerous city in the United States for pedestrians. While the city is making efforts to improve pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, pedestrians must take matters into their hands. As a pedestrian, you have the power to help reduce your risk of being injured while walking in Fort Lauderdale. To stay safe walking … Continue reading “Pedestrian Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe While Walking in Fort Lauderdale”