An abundance of inland waterways and limitless access to the ocean offer many boating opportunities to Floridians. Boating is possible year round in the Sunshine State, but the summer months are when its popularity soars. According to data compiled by the state, almost one million boats and watercraft ply the waters in and around Florida.…

You have the right to seek compensation against the responsible party if you have been seriously injured in an accident. You may be weighing your options and wondering why you should use a personal injury lawyer. Is it worth it? Or should you handle it yourself? Nothing says that you must be represented by a lawyer.…

In honor of June 21, 2021 being the 30th annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride To Work Day, let’s review what we can do to be a safe driver to motorcyclists. This is especially important in Florida, which ranks second among states with the most registered motorcycles. A lack of a steel frame surrounding them…

Florida roads see their fair share of accidents. More than 254,000 people suffered injuries and another 2,951 lost their lives in crashes according to the most recent annual statistics compiled by the state. More than 29,000 of the accidents took place in the Tampa vicinity. That’s why you should be aware of these six tips…

Safety on the waterways is a key issue in Florida. With more than 961,000 registered recreational vessels, the state ranks number one for the most boats in the country. Unfortunately, it also leads the nation with the most boating accidents per year. Boating-related accidents caused 453 people to be injured and another 65 people were…

A nationwide study of driver behaviors ranked Florida as the second-worst state in the country for distracted driving. The most recently released statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that more than 56,000 crashes on state roads in 2019 were caused by driver distraction with almost 4,300 of those crashes…

Any type of car accident can cause serious personal injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. However, rollover accidents seem to be particularly deadly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While rollover crashes account for only 2.1% of the car, SUV, van and pickup collisions occurring throughout the United States, they are the cause…

Distracted driving caused 53,596 crashes on roads and highways in Florida in 2022. That’s 268 people killed and 2,574 injured because of a text message, a navigation device, or anything else that caused drivers to turn their attention or eyes away from the task of driving a car.  Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have technology…

Taking a closer look at electrical burns and how to protect yourself seems appropriate with this year’s theme for National Burn Awareness Week being electrical safety. According to a paper published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, as much as 5% of burns requiring medical treatment in the U.S. are caused by an electrical…

The spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Florida, as it does throughout the United States, with more than 1.5 million cases of COVID-19 in the Sunshine State. A positive test may leave you wondering, “Can I file a COVID-19 personal injury claim?” The short answer is a qualified “yes,” but it depends on the circumstances.  A better understanding…