The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that nine people are killed and 1,153 are injured every day in the United States due to a distracted driver. In 2012, 421,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents, which was an increase of 9% over the previous year. Types of Distractions When Driving According to the CDC, there are three basic types of distractions: visual, manual and cognitive. Each type of distraction presents its own dangers,… read more →
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires automakers to report information about warranty claims that affect consumer safety. Honda Motor Company was recently fined $70 million for failing to report information on over 1,700 death and injury claims related to defects in vehicle airbags. The fines are actually two separate ones of $35 million each, the maximum amount currently allowed under U.S. law. The first fine was ordered for Honda’s failure to report 1,729… read more →
Head-on collisions are more dangerous than any other type of accident, and often occur when drivers go the wrong way. They can lead to serious injury or death, as was the case in December when seven people were hospitalized after a wrong-way driver caused a series of accidents along Interstate 95 near Hillsboro. Wrong way accidents are a serious problem in Florida, but can easily be avoided by following these safety tips. Avoid Drinking and… read more →
How does the Florida Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule Apply To Your Case? A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit for a victim to sue someone for damages. Every state has different statutes of limitations for different types of accidents, and these laws may vary based on the age of the victim, the amount of loss suffered and other factors. Florida Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims Florida’s… read more →
Taking notes after an accident can be critical to the success of your personal injury claim When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, it is easy to become confused and fail to take the steps that are necessary to preserve the evidence. This failure can become a serious problem for you later if you have to file a personal injury claim. Learning how to preserve the evidence in an… read more →
