by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Oct 3, 2014 | Accidents, injury, Safety
There are several areas along major highways where there are signs that read “No Cell Phone Usage.” These signs are put in place to help remind drivers that using their cell phone is a huge risk to them as well as the surrounding drivers. When a driver is distracted...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Oct 1, 2014 | Accidents
During the summer tons of people choose to commute using their motorcycles. When using their regular vehicles, it costs more in gas and time. During the spring, summer, and fall when it’s not too cold to travel via a motorcycle, they are the best choices for saving...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 30, 2014 | Accidents, injury
Over the years each state has attempted to implement policies and procedures to help eliminate the number of truck and auto accidents. These implementations range from repaving roadways to replacing the road signs to help oncoming traffic read them. Over time some...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 28, 2014 | Wrongful Death
There are no words for a person who has lost a family member as the result of an accident. When someone dies as a result of someone’s negligence to acknowledge the danger for that individual, there are grounds for a wrongful death claim. These claims can help pick up...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 25, 2014 | Accidents, injury
One of the most common types of personal injuries is whiplash. Victims of auto accidents and other types of crashes can sustain whiplash. This happens when the soft tissue in the neck is injured by the neck being extended suddenly. Whiplash is not a serious injury and...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 23, 2014 | Accidents
Many areas have implemented safe bicycle lanes that allow cyclists to travel outside of the car lanes. This has helped to avoid some injuries, but not all of them. The University of Buffalo reported that even with the bike lane, the number of accidents is roughly the...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 22, 2014 | Safety
The rising number of truck accidents have warranted concerns and called for changes in the roadway systems. The Highway Patrol of Florida (FHP) has stepped up their standards when checking commercial vehicles or tractor trailers at weigh stations. There are certain...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 18, 2014 | Accidents
Many people view walking as a healthy resource of getting from point A to point B, but in the midst of busy highways and high trafficked areas, these walkers could be putting their life at a greater risk by trying to be healthier and save on commutes. Top 10 Dangerous...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 15, 2014 | Accidents, injury
In 2013 alone, there were over 3,000 motorcycle fatalities across the United States, 350 of them being in Florida. This has caused uproar in the safety measures that are being taken to prevent injuries and fatalities relating to motorcyclists. Even when there is an...
by Attorney Melbourne Florida | Sep 13, 2014 | Wrongful Death
Mourning the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence is tremendously hard for everyone. The family is left with a lot of things to work out and think about. Financial issues will come up regarding the funeral arrangements and any other...