·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
According to the CDC, more than 1.1 million burn injuries occur each year for which people seek medical care. The Fourth of July is the busiest day for emergency responders called upon to treat burns and other injuries related to fireworks. Protecting yourself and members of your family this holiday begins with becoming aware of…
The squeal of brakes, blaring of a horn and a deafening crash – there’s no mistaking the sound and feel of a collision. Even a major car accident is over in a moment, but the effects can linger for a lifetime. Pain and trauma from a single crash can impact every part of your life,…
With summer already here, many people are heading to the gym to stay healthy. As you head to your favorite gym, you may notice some pieces of workout equipment or unsterile areas that pose a danger to you or others. Posting proper warning signs on equipment, maintaining a clean environment, and working to prevent injuries…
Summertime is upon us, which often means fun in the sun! As your family hits the road for their summer vacation, keep in mind that your hotel may not be following all of the necessary safety requirements for their pool area. Non-slip surfaces, safety vacuum release systems and secure fencing are all standards that hotels…
Florida offers the perfect combination of weather and scenic beauty to make it a popular place for local residents and visitors to get out onto the open road on their motorcycles. The popularity of riding on a motorcycle without the obstruction of the steel frame of other types of motor vehicles comes at a high…
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” but that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily everyone’s friend. Regardless of size, a dog bite can inflict serious harm and personal distress on both adults and children. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, one out of every five dog bites causes an injury that requires medical…
The alarming number of fatalities and injuries from backover accidents – accidents in which a person is struck by a passenger vehicle traveling in reverse – prompted the federal government to study ways to improve driver visibility. As a result of a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regulations were enacted to require car…
While automobile accidents may often seem similar, the truth is that a trucking accident can be vastly different. In addition to the severity of truck accidents, the rules that govern truck drivers often play into the way court cases are tried. In this video blog post, Kinney, Fernandez & Boire attorney Marcus Fernandez explores the…
The number of motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving has continued to rise, according to the latest figures published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There were 50,190 collisions, which is almost 1,000 more than the previous year. These accidents resulted 3,069 injuries and 220 fatalities in 2017. Is Florida…
One of the first questions lawyers hear from people who have been injured in an accident in Florida is, “Do I have a car accident case?” The way the response is worded might differ, but the answer lawyers usually give is, “It depends.” There are many facts and circumstances of a car accident case that…
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