According to the Population Reference Bureau, the total number of Americans age 65 or older will more than double by the year 2060. This is due in part to advances in health and extended life…
When someone suffers an injury because of the negligence, recklessness or carelessness of another party, the law allows the person to sue the individual or business responsible. Whether arising from a car accident, a fall…
A traumatic brain injury is unlike a broken bone or other injuries suffered by victims of motor vehicle or other accidents. A traumatic brain injury can cause dramatic changes to someone's personality and impair sensory…
Cars and other types of private motor vehicles are not the only methods that people use to get around in Florida. Public transportation systems throughout the state provide 270 million trips to riders each year.…
Following another vehicle too closely can have deadly consequences. It can take the length of a football field to stop a vehicle traveling at 60 mph. The required distance could be longer in adverse weather…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
The minutes that follow an auto accident can be an adrenaline rush. You might be stunned, frightened or even injured. In this video blog, Marcus Fernandez, from Kinney, Fernandez & Boire, P.A. covers some of…
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…