Speeding is responsible for a large percentage of serious and fatal crashes on Florida roads. In 2019, 134 fatal and 597 injurious crashes in Florida involved a driver who exceeded the posted speed limit. Additionally, speeding was a factor in 300 statewide traffic fatalities during the same year. Exceeding the posted speed limit is a...
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Florida: Home to the most dangerous highways in the United States
In 2017, transportation technology company Teletrac Navman ranked the top 25 most dangerous highways in the United States. The study pulled from federal crash data from 2011-2015. It found that the most dangerous highway in the nation was the stretch of Interstate 4 that runs through Orlando. I-4 runs from Tampa to Daytona Beach....
Read MoreThere's been an uptick in fatal crashes in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic
A Florida car accident lawyer weighs in on the increase in fatal crashes during 2020. It's been nearly one year since the COVID-19 pandemic began rapidly spreading across the U.S., resulting in businesses closing their doors. Some workers were laid off while others were forced to work from home. Students continued their education remotely, and...
Read MoreWhat should I do if I can't afford to hire an attorney after a car accident?
Nobody can predict when they will be involved in a car accident. Insurance companies estimate that the average person will be involved in a crash about 3-4 times within his or her lifetime. Many crash victims sustain injuries that result in medical expenses and lost time at work. If you were involved in a crash,...
Read MoreLockheed Martin Corp. accused of releasing harmful toxins into Orlando's soil and groundwater
The Lockheed Martin Corporation is an aerospace, defense, arms, security and advanced technology company with a facility located here in the greater Orlando area. The company is also responsible for storing and disposing of hazardous waste such as: Metals Oils and greases Sludges from electroplating solutions and metallic hydroxide Acid and alkali solutions Cyanide Chromate...
Read MoreCrash related nerve damage: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Crash-related injuries can sometimes go beyond broken bones, head trauma, or neck and back injuries. The consequences of nerve damage can be painful and permanent. According to WebMD, there are several causes of nerve damage. One cause that particularly relates to traffic collisions is compression and trauma to the nerves. This occurs when nerves get...
Read MoreWhy should drivers avoid becoming too comfortable with ADAS technology?
Active driver assistance systems (ADAS) are autonomous and semi-autonomous features that control acceleration, braking and steering. These features now come standard on many new cars, yet some drivers tend to overlook their limitations. ADAS systems are touted as safe and effective technology that can reduce the likelihood of a crash linked to human error. According...
Read MoreHow can a chiropractor help me after my car accident?
If you were in a car accident, you may have sustained a severe injury or may be experiencing some aches and pains days later. You may also have some questions regarding which type of medical care may be best to help you recover. What are the signs you may have a spinal injury? The spine...
Read MoreAAA study finds that some drivers ignore the dangers of risky driving behavior
The consequences of distracted driving, speeding, aggressive driving and driving impaired are well known to many drivers. We hear about devastating and fatal crashes in the news all the time. We hear the warnings from transportation officials and safety advocates. Yet, the message doesn't seem to get across to some drivers. The AAA Foundation for...
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Florida’s dram shop law
People are injured and killed every year in greater Orlando and throughout Florida in car accidents involving drunk drivers. Drunk driving is against the law. It is also negligent behavior and the victims of drunk drivers can file suit to recover financial compensation for their injuries. What about the bars, restaurants and liquor stores that...
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