Commercial tractor-trailers have proven their utility in our modern economy. We rely on them daily to bring in goods to market and export our products to consumers both regionally and in another states. The usefulness of semi-trucks has ensured that they are a constant presence on nearly all of Florida’s roadways.
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Brain injuries: Understanding how an attorney can help
Traumatic brain injuries are most commonly caused by a blow to the head from a fall or car accident, and the effects can be very serious. While a brain injury victim’s symptoms may be minor in some cases — such as personality changes or difficult concentrating — the effects of even a moderate concussion can linger for months, and severe injuries can cause permanent brain damage.
Continue readingHow can car cloning affect me in a car accident?
Car cloning is a relatively new method in which criminals attempt to disguise a vehicle’s true identity. The process begins when criminals copy the vehicle identification number of one vehicle and then use that information to fraudulently obtain legal title and ownership documents for an identical looking vehicle. According to the Florida Highway and Motor Vehicle department, a common ploy in the car cloning process begins when criminals locate a vehicle sitting in a parking
Continue readingCan I sue for premises liability after an ATM robbery?
Premises liability in Florida is usually established by the property owner holding out a business or service to the public. Under general negligence theory, a property owner has a duty to exercise ordinary care to ensure that patrons coming onto their land do not face an unreasonable risk of harm. Under that theory, a property owner may incur liability when one’s failure to reduce that risk results in an unsafe premises. A good example of
Continue readingDistracted driving: What Florida victims should know
Distracted driving is becoming a major issue in today’s society, and it seems likely to only increase as more technology and functions are added to cars. With the on-board GPS systems, Bluetooth, built-in DVD players and the problems of texting or using a smartphone while driving, Florida drivers are never at a loss for something to take their attentions away from the road. Just because these distractions are present, however, does not mean that drivers
Continue readingMiami crash sparks debate over who is at fault
An Oct. 4 accident has brought ongoing debate over a Miami sidewalk café and lengthy delays in a streetscape improvement project back to the forefront of media attention. On the day of the car accident, the 71-year-old driver was traveling south on Second Avenue in a Toyota Camry, when he reportedly lost control of the car and went off the road.
Continue readingRoadside inspections are aimed at reducing truck accidents
Most of us have seen the results of commercial tractor-trailer accidents at one point or another. Perhaps you have even been late for work or some other important event due to a jack-knifed big rig snarling traffic for miles. Or maybe you have been unfortunate enough to have experienced the sheer crushing power of those moving mountains of metal. The reality is that commercial truck accidents are actually not as frequent as they could be
Continue readingBrain injuries: What you need to know
Any time a loved one is injured in an accident, it can be a difficult time both emotionally and financially. When an accident involves a brain injury, however, it can often be even more devastating. These types of accidents often result in lifelong complications, drastically altering life as the victim and the family knows it forever. A brain injury can be caused anytime you experience a blow to the head. While auto accidents are one
Continue readingFlorida man dies in fatal truck accident
A Jacksonville, Florida, resident was killed on Sept. 24 after the tow truck he was driving was hit by a tractor-trailer. According to reports, the truck accident happened around 11:45 p.m. between Cecil Commerce Center Parkway and US 301 on Interstate 10. Both vehicles were reportedly moving east when the tractor-trailer, driven by a 49-year-old man also of Jacksonville, rear-ended the tow truck. The tractor-trailer crossed over the median and was in the westbound lanes
Continue readingCan I recover the costs of my spinal cord injury medical bills?
The short answer is yes. In most circumstances, you may recover compensation for your medical bills, particularly if you are injured as a result of negligence. If you, or someone you know, has received a spinal cord injury, then you already know just how debilitating this condition can be. Victims suffering from such injuries usually experience partial or complete paralysis throughout their bodies. This paralysis often requires extensive medical treatments and related physical therapies designed
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