Car Accidents

The very first step for victims of a car wreck or other accident is to ensure they receive treatment for their injuries and take some time to heal. Victims may be worried about how soon they need to file a lawsuit, but under Florida law, the general statute of limitations for actions founded on negligence is four years. This would include civil litigation against the at-fault party in a car accident or a negligent landlord

Many of us have been waiting since childhood for space-aged technology such as flying cars as seen on “The Jetsons” cartoon series. Unfortunately, we are still stuck on the ground, but according to the federal government, we could be making strides toward finally being airborne, not to mention a bit safer in our vehicles. According to federal government transportation officials, technology is being developed that will allow cars to talk to each other. The technology

It was a wild morning for tourists in the area of a popular Miami Beach, Florida, souvenir shop on Aug. 11. Local police say that around 7:00 a.m., a motorist plowed through the front doors of popular souvenir shop, Alvin’s Island. Miami Beach, Florida, police say that a woman driving near the intersection of Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue somehow lost control of her vehicle and ended up driving into the store. Two pedestrians who

For years, public safety officials have warned us of the risk associated with drinking and driving. In the last decade, a new scourge to public roadway safety has emerged. Distracted driving has now gained notoriety as an increasing number of people are using electronic devices while behind the wheel. Distracted driving is defined as when a driver’s attention is mostly focused on something other than driving. This can be exceptionally dangerous. In fact, researchers have

For drivers, staying alert and staying in their lane are vital driving responsibilities. For those who lose focus or leave their lane, tragic results can occur. This is especially true when there are bicyclists that are sharing the roadway with motor vehicle traffic. An accident along 180th Street in Wellborn, Florida, shows just how tragic it can turn when a driver deviates from standard driving practices. The accident happened when a female driver’s vehicle went

On June 30, a new law went into effect across Florida that has far-reaching implications for any motorist who engages in a hit and run accident. The law says that drivers who flee from accidents in which a person has been killed will get mandatory time in prison. Additionally, in a similar situation where a victim is seriously injured but not killed, the person responsible will be charged with a second-degree felony. The new law

With the warmer weather that has been gracing the area, more people are hitting the highways. Some people are trying to enjoy the scenery, and others are driving about with a purpose. Because of the traffic on the roadways, especially when you factor in tourist traffic that has increased, it is vital that all drivers remain vigilant while they drive. Part of this vigilance is ensuring that they are driving at a proper speed. A

Car accidents can be caused by a variety of different factors, including inattentive and drunk drivers, excessive speeds or driving and texting. Sometimes, as shown in the following case, it may be a combination. A civil suit has been filed regarding an accident that occurred nearly a year ago on Aug. 10, 2013. While no one has been criminally charged yet in the crash that killed one man and injured another, the suit alleges that

Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies say that a pursuit on May 9 ended with four people going to the hospital. It reportedly all began after a man made an illegal u-turn. According to an arrest report, it was almost midnight when deputies attempted to make a traffic stop after watching a white Cadillac make a u-turn on Hallandale Beach Boulevard. That’s when deputies say the driver took off by gunning the car towards them before

Readers of this blog will likely recall the tragic Orlando, Florida, accident that claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl at a daycare center. The driver who allegedly caused the accident smashed his motor vehicle into the side of a daycare center. The impact of the car accident resulted in the death of the girl.