Car accidents can have an incredible and unexpected impact on victims who should be prepared with the knowledge of the legal protections available to them. In a joint effort with several other southern states, authorities in Florida will be increasing enforcement...
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Talk to your teenager this summer about safe driving practices
Getting their driver’s license is an important milestone in a teenager’s life and they may be very eager to try out their new level of independence and drive whenever they have the chance. Unfortunately, teens are more apt to make risky decisions behind the wheel due...
High level of danger for pedestrians in Florida
Pedestrian accidents can cause great harm to pedestrians and families. Florida is the most dangerous state in the United States for pedestrians. Florida is ranked as the number one state for pedestrians to be most likely struck and killed by a driver. In addition, 9...
Rules designed to prevent drowsy truck drivers
Safe driving is very important for all drivers on the roads in Florida. Drivers need to follow all the traffic laws, drive at safe speeds for the conditions, avoid distractions and remain alert. When drivers do not follow these rules, car accidents can occur. These...
Slip-and-fall injuries can be life-altering
When people in the Tallahassee area think of slipping and falling, they may believe that the worst outcome is perhaps a broken bone or a pulled muscle. Indeed, in many cases, a Floridian who falls in a public place escapes with bruises and some feelings of...
Impaired driver causes chain reaction that kills two cyclists
Florida has many popular bike trails that follow the shore lines of its many water ways. Some of the trails also run alongside busy highways. These trails can be somewhat hazardous because they are not always separated from the motor traffic by a retaining wall or...
Panhandle truck crash kills one
A Ponce de Leon man has died after losing control of his truck in Calhoun County. The 68-year-old log-truck driver was on Highway 20 near SW Bob Mayo Lane when the accident happened. According to officials, the driver caused the truck’s loaded trailer to flip when he...
Authorities offer safety tips after motorcycle accidents
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida averages the second highest number of distracted driving car accidents each you. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports there are around 50,000 distracted driving-related car accidents. The FHP also reported that over...
Motorcycle safety awareness in Florida pushed by nonprofit
When it comes to some motorcyclists in Florida, many are all about life on two wheels. Thus, many residents and visitors in the state take to the road to specifically enjoy a ride on their bike. While these are enjoyable and convenient vehicles to get around, they...
Are all slip-and-fall injuries compensable?
Perhaps you were in the grocery store in Tallahassee when you slipped on a spill on the floor. Or, you might have been at a friend’s house when you tripped over torn carpeting. And what if you were trespassing and tripped over a fallen tree branch? Any of these...
