Florida authorities are concerned about the spike in boating accidents and deaths in the past year. The rate of fatal accidents on the water jumped 21% last year, more than the state has seen since 2011. A typical year sees about 65 deaths on the water, but 2020 ended...

Pedestrians in Florida face many challenging circumstances. Even intersections with crosswalks and warning signs may not be enough to prevent a speeding or distracted driver from striking and injuring someone on foot. In motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian,...

A recent tragic accident in Florida is just another example of the deadly and intolerable consequences of drinking and driving. Families who lose loved ones in this manner have every right to feel outrage, and often, their grief finds outlet through the civil courts...

Following a tragic motor vehicle accident that results in the loss of life, loved ones may justifiably look for someone to blame. While often the poor choices of one driver resulted in the crash, the driver may not be the only person responsible for the death of a...

Driving after drinking alcohol may lead to arrest, fines, jail time and the suspension of one’s driver’s license, not to mention the risk of causing an accident. Nevertheless, these factors do not seem to deter some, and it is not uncommon for drunk drivers to return...

Afternoon traffic in Florida can be gridlocked in certain areas. Drivers should know to remain alert and in control of their vehicles since conditions often change rapidly. A recent motor vehicle accident demonstrates that fact. Reports do not indicate whether...

The loss of a child may be one of the most devastating events that can happen to parents. There are no words to describe the loss of two children through an act of someone else’s negligence. Parents may struggle to move forward from such a tragic event. Part of that...

As a pedestrian, being struck by a vehicle can have devastating consequences. With no protective equipment to rely on, a pedestrian will likely suffer traumatic brain damage, spinal cord damage, multiple fractures, paralysis or amputation. Severe collisions could...

Most people understand and respect the danger of the open road. Cars offer us incredible convenience, but these two-ton hunks of metal can cause significant damage and injury when involved in a crash. For many victims of car accidents, their injuries may not even...

When an individual goes through a serious car accident that leads to tragic injuries, there is a type of compensation they can receive for all the distress they endure. These damages fall under a category called pain and suffering. Pain and suffering damages are meant...