Any day when people head out to celebrate makes using the roads more dangerous. Halloween is no exception, and it has some particular hazards that other dates do not. An analysis of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash statistics found that...
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Why you shouldn’t drive while tired
According to those who have studied the issue, driving on a Florida highway while tired can be just as dangerous as doing so while drunk. Studies have shown that operating a motor vehicle after staying awake for 24 straight hours is similar to driving with a...
Beware of these property hazards this summer
People across the U.S. are eager to return to a sense of normalcy and look forward to a fun summer after an especially tumultuous year. Families will be traveling to Florida for a vacation; stores will be opening up; residents will be getting together with neighbors...
Risk of auto accidents continues despite distracted driving laws
In Florida and throughout the United States, distracted driving is an ongoing problem. This is true despite campaigns to encourage drivers to put their devices down and pay attention to the road. Even with increasingly harsh penalties if a driver is cited, failure to...
Amazon should do more to oversee product safety
Florida residents may be able to receive financial compensation when they have been injured by a defective product. Companies that make or sell these products can be held liable because these companies have an obligation to their customers to sell safe products. This...
What steps can you take if you are involved in a car crash?
When we make our daily commute to and from work, generally not much happens. We arrive at the office, or back home with no problems. However, one thing most people in Tampa do not anticipate in their day-to-day life is being involved in a car accident. However, as we...
Liability for dog bites that occur on private property
Dogs can be great household pets, but not all dogs are given the love and care that they need to be safe companions. Throughout Florida, individuals of all ages suffer injuries when they are attacked by dangerous and violent dogs. Often, the location of a dog attack...
What is product liability law?
Each year, individuals in Florida and across the United States become injured by dangerous or defective products. Product liability law refers to a set of legal rules that determine who is responsible for creating a dangerous or defective product so the injured party...
Florida tops the list for boating accidents and fatalities
Every year since 2015, Florida has ranked No. 1 when it comes to the number of recreational boating accidents and on-the-water deaths. The U.S. Coast Guard has also reported that the Florida Keys see the highest number of these incidents in the state. In its 2019...
Wrongful death takes many forms, but Florida law is ready
As painful as the death of a loved one is, the thought that someone could have prevented it, had they been more careful or less cruel, can make the loss impossible for the mind or heart to process. It happens more often than many people suspect. A recent close call at...