Drive Safe - Afternoon Showers And Summer Thunderstorms Bring More Than Just Rain
Summer is upon us and along with the higher temperatures and short tempers in hot cars, the afternoon thunderstorms bring dangerous conditions to Florida's roads. Last year many will remember the 50 car crash on I-75 caused by a sudden loss of visibility from heavy rains.The hot temps often shorten patients for those stuck in heavy traffic often leading to a lead foot. Anyone from Sarasota, Bradenton other cities on Florida's suncoast are familiar why the Tampa area is called lightning alley.
Our afternoon summer storms can come up fast and often strike with heavy down pours during rush hour. As expected when you mix low visibility, heavy rains, short tempers and a few vacationers on the roads that are not familiar with our roads there is a sharp up tick in accidents. In addition to the increased amount of car and truck crashes the severity of collisions brought on by low visibility and careless drivers can be worse. Frequently these accidents result in serious injury and families unable to earn money and... ...read full post
There seems to be a growing epidemic in this country of deadly trucking accidents. The recent 
Florida is known as one of the top five vacation and tourist destinations in the world with over 75 million visitors coming to central Florida and the west coast every year. People come to party, enjoy themselves and have a good time while they are away from home, and sometimes this gets out of hand. Drunk drivers are dangerous on the streets whether they are visitors or residents, and if there has been a car crash involving a drunk driver, protect your family with a professional personal injury attorney.
As many states debate 
As a pedestrian, it is always important to be extra cautious. This is especially true when walking in areas where there is heavy vehicle traffic. After all, many drivers are not aware of pedestrian traffic laws, such as the fact that pedestrians always have the right of way and should be yielded for whenever possible. Furthermore, many drivers these days simply have so many distractions while behind the wheel that they are often not aware of pedestrians. This creates all kinds of risks for people like you who find themselves innocently walking on a sidewalk or attempting to cross a street.
No one likes to wait. No one wants to be late for work or an appointment. 
If you have been hurt in an auto accident, you may be confused about your rights. How do you get your car fixed? Who pays your medical bills? Who compensates you from time missed from work? The answers to these questions will depend on your state and the specific circumstances of your situation, but an experienced attorney will be able to assist you with these and other claims.
Being the victim of a 
Victims who've been Hurt In Traffic Accident often face greater tribulations than the physical pain accompanying an automobile accident. In contrast, the mental, financial and relationship hardships can change the dynamics of a family completely and even provoke anxiety in one's career.
Several efforts are underway by the trucking industry to get the weight limit of commercial trucks raised from the current limit of 80,000 pounds up to 20% higher at 100,000 lbs.
The recent high-speed crash-up at Daytona speed way illustrates the violent forces at work during a car crash in spectacular fashion. Perhaps a little too spectacular for the fans seated close to the action as fragments of the cars were hurled through the barrier protecting the fans. When a massive object like an engine block gets moving at high speed the amount of potential energy is increased exponentially. Anyone getting impacted by flying debris would be in serious trouble. The forces withing the car are just as powerful. When a car suddenly stops or changes directions the drivers and passengers are subjected to extreme G forces. If not properly secured and protected the G forces at work on a drive while a car is slammed into a wall can break bones, cause damage to the brain as the brain is pressed against the inside of the skull and even damage soft tissues within the body.
On my way to the law office in Sarasota today I was sitting traffic near an elementary school. With six lanes of traffic stopped a red light, I saw a young lady intently focused on her iPhone making her way between, the stopped cars to cross the street.
Everyone knows there are plenty of unscrupulous people out there that flee when they cause an accident. Sometimes this may be merely a fender-bender, but often hit an run accidents result in serious injury or even death.
Recently a cyclist from warm mineral springs was killed while going on a bicycling trip. The man, Robert F. Huffman had done everything right. He was wearing a helmet. He had on both head and flashing tail lights on his bicycle. That was not enough though when he was hit from behind by a Toyota Celica traveling at speed. The driver of the car simply did not see the cyclist, resulting in this terrible car accident and a mans life.
While the Northeast toughs it out through the hazardous driving conditions from a major winter storm, we Floridians are basking in the sun.
Insurance companies are notorious for taking advantage of the inexperienced insurer when an accident occurs. This is one reason law firms are turning their focus to personal injury cases. When you sign-up for auto insurance your agents job is to sell you auto insurance that fits your needs. You pretty much have to trust what they're telling you, because without a lawyer you'll have no understanding of all the fine print included in your policy. So you have to figure the agent is working in your best interest, and in most cases they are upfront explaining the basics.
That's a strong statement but thanks to the lobbying efforts by the insurance industry, the Florida legislature has become increasingly hostile to claimants and more friendly towards insurance providers.
Millions of individuals are injured in auto accidents every year throughout the US, some seriously and some fatally. Often injuries are the result of another driver’s negligence or the fault of the vehicle manufacturer. In either case, the victim will most likely need to help of a lawyer in order defend their rights against the defendant’s insurance company and get the justice they deserve in a court of law. The following will give you an idea of how this type of lawyer can help you when you have been involved in an injurious car crash.
Over the past decade, the number of fatal crashes caused by 18-wheelers has increased nearly 10%. Today, 12.5% or 1 out of every 8 traffic-related fatalities are caused by these large commercial trucks. Big-rigs or semis as they are oftentimes referred to, are responsible for 4% of all the injuries that result from these particular types of accidents. If this has happened to you or you have lost a loved one as a result of a crash involving a large commercial truck, a truck accident attorney who knows personal injury law can help you with your situation.
Florida Highway patrol Troopers investigating the 
No individual driving on our freeways and busy roadways today are as vulnerable to serious traffic accidents as what motorcycle drivers are. Despite the fact that they are wearing protective body gear and helmets, the likelihood that they will not walk away from a serious traffic accident is far greater than what it is for a car or truck driver. Crashes involving motorcycles have a greater risk of being fatal or that the individual is permanently disabled and cannot live a normal life without constant care. If this has happened to you or a loved one, you should consider hiring a motorcycle crash attorney.
Being involved in any type of accident that results in long-term or short-term personal injury can be a traumatic experience for even the strongest individual. There are numerous medical expenses that can drain you financially in the beginning and if the injuries are serious enough, there are long-term financial implications that will have to be dealt with. Finding the best accident lawyer to determine who is at fault and potentially win your case for you can create additional stress that you don’t need. However, if you understand what your lawyer’s responsibilities are to you, this will help relieve some of that stress.
Although dozens were injured in the massive pile-up no one was killed in the accident. Florida highway patrol announced that the crash involved 47 vehicles and 52 people injured. Of those injured in the wreck 22 were taken to area hospitals for medical treatment. Two people were with critical injuries and flown to medical centers for serious injuries.
If the time ever comes that you need an accident lawyer to represent you in court, you had better make sure he or she is really good. For one thing, you will be paying this person after everything is said and done. No one wants to pay for poor service – it does not matter in what capacity the poor service is in. Not only that, but if you hire an attorney who is pretty well known in the legal world and is reputable, then the likelihood of getting the other party to settle will be higher – especially if the defendant is an insurance company.
There are few things more traumatic than a car wreck. There are so many thoughts and emotions that can go through the human mind in a split second that it is unbelievable. Even after the accident, when you are told that you are fine and that you can leave the hospital and go home, your thoughts are generally still on the experience and how much worse it could have been. It is not until you have had some time to sit and think, as you miss days of work because of the other driver's negligence, and you begin to suffer with back problems that you did not have before that you entertain the thought of hiring a car accident lawyer.
An injury attorney can represent can represent a client that has had a physical injury due to an accident. This may be a motor vehicle accident, but can also be due to an injury that happens on the job. In many cases, the attorney has to determine if there was negligence involved in the accident that caused their client’s injury. In some cases, the damage to the client may not be a physical injury but something that is psychological. The attorney may also handle cases in which a medical error was made which caused injury or death to a patient.
Retaining an experienced lawyer after a loved one has been in a fatal accident can help give you justice and peace of mind after tragically losing a loved one. It is never easy to lose a family member, no matter what the circumstances. One of the worst things about losing a loved one is when it occurs because of an accident. While a suit won't bring back your loved one, you can feel confident that the person or persons responsible are held liable. A judgment will ensure that the defendant is required to compensate you for a certain amount. This will help you with expenses, and give you peace of mind that something has been done about it.
Although some accidents cannot be prevented, many can. If you are the victim of personal injury due to the negligence of another party or individual, you will need to speak to an accident lawyer to learn more about what your options are. There are several factors to consider before starting any legal action. Many people make the mistake of simply filing an insurance claim after an accident, believing that the settlement they are offered is the limit of what is available to them. Yet the insurance companies are trying to minimize their costs whenever possible, and this applies to those who have been injured.
