Our readers usually hear about serious motor vehicle accidents in the news, but a particularly dangerous stretch of time in Tallahassee recently included reports of two serious collisions that occurred in quick succession. One left two drivers dead, while the other...
Florida Personal Injury Claims
Can your recovery be diminished if you were partially at fault?
Are you hoping that a personal injury lawsuit will help you recover the compensation you need following a car accident that was caused by the negligence of another? If so, then you need to understand the law and how it applies to your case. If you don’t and you...
Fatal multi-vehicle car accident in Old Town
Our roads are generally clear, except when they are not. But, one thing that no local would ever claim is that our roadways and highways are safe. Indeed, we have a large number of tourists traveling on our roads, along with a lot of commercial vehicles taking goods...
Laws may have limited impact on distracted driving accidents
In Florida and states across the nation, legislators and law enforcement are trying to emphasize the dangers of distracted driving and discourage drivers from taking part in the practice. Laws outlawing handheld devices and various penalties are designed to reduce its...
Authorities in Florida cutting down on speeding
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...
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...
