Category Archives: Car accident
Trailer Hitch Accidents
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 »
How Serious Does a Crash Have to be for My Airbags to Deploy?
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 »
Who is At Fault for a Yellow Light Accident?
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 »
Tips for Driving During Florida’s Rainy Season
As anyone who lives in Florida knows, the rainstorms in our state are not typical. As a peninsula that is surrounded by water, our state experiences high levels of humidity, which in turn leads to heavy thunderstorms between May and October. In fact, Florida has more storms than any other state in the country…. Read More »
FDOT’s New Wrong-Way Driving Initiative
Of the many types of dangerous car accidents in which a person can be involved, wrong-way collisions are perhaps the most devastating. Also known as head-on crashes, these kinds of accidents occur when two vehicles, driving in opposing directions, strike each other head-on. In these cases, one driver is almost always at fault for… Read More »
Tire Marks at Car Accident Scenes Can Help Determine Liability
When motorists are encouraged to take photographs after a car accident, they often only think about the importance of taking pictures of the vehicle damage, the resting positions of the vehicles, or even their own injuries. While it is true that these kinds of photos can act as extremely critical pieces of evidence, they… Read More »
100 Deadliest Days of the Year for Teen Drivers
While summer vacation is a time for school age children to enjoy some well-earned time off, it is also becoming increasingly dangerous for those of driving age. In fact, the dangers of summer break have become so widespread that this time of year, or the span of time between Memorial Day in May and… Read More »
June was Distracted Driving Month
Distracted driving has become an increasingly serious problem across the U.S. In fact, it’s such a troubling trend that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially designated June as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.” Read on to learn more about the dangers of distracted driving. The Scale of the Problem Most people know… Read More »
5 Tips for Taking Photos After a Car Accident
Photographs can play a valuable role as evidence in support of a car accident claim. These photos can, for instance, go a long way towards clarifying what the conditions were like on the day of the accident, provide details about the aftermath of the crash, and establish the types of damages the victims sustained…. Read More »
The Benefits of Purchasing Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida, where an estimated one in four drivers don’t have insurance, is a risky place for motorists. This can leave accident victims in a very tough spot financially in the event of a car crash. That’s why it’s so important for motorists to take added measures to protect themselves from being left on the… Read More »