Tractor trailers pose a serious risk to drivers and passengers on the roadway due to their large sizes and heavy loads. These inherent dangers are intensified when the operator of the truck is exhausted and suffering from lack of sleep. In an effort to address this concern and promote driver safety, two US Department of [...]
Florida’s No-Fault Law regarding automobile accidents requires all drivers to secure and maintain Personal Injury Protection Insurance, otherwise known as “PIP.” The purpose of PIP coverage is to enable all passengers (and even pedestrians and bike riders) injured in an automobile accident to receive the medical treatment they need, regardless of who was at fault [...]
Every day, the news is filled with reports of vehicle accidents on the roadways of Florida. While these incidents range in severity from mild fender benders to serious fatal accidents, Florida roadways have proven to be among the deadliest in the United States. According to a recent study of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and [...]
Dump trucks, with their heavy loads, pose a real threat to others traveling on the roadway. This is exemplified by the numerous accidents involving dump trucks on the Florida roadways. While some of these incidents solely resulted in extensive property damage, others ended in tragic fatalities. More than five dump truck accidents in Florida over [...]
The breathtaking waterways of Florida provide a perfect backdrop for luxurious yachting experiences. From a sunset cruise on the Miami coastline to a daytime excursion in the Florida Keys, these popular vessels offer some of the state’s most popular and sought-after recreation. Regrettably, these waterway adventures can also result in serious injury or fatalities when [...]
Hurricane Irma has caused devastation throughout Florida and its Keys, South Carolina and Georgia. So far, 31 people in the U.S. have died as a result of or during the storm. On Wednesday, it was discovered that more than 150 elderly residents of The Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills were left in a nursing home [...]
It has been a few days since the last remnant of Hurricane Irma washed away, though all of us in Florida will be feeling the impact for months – maybe even years – to come. As of this morning, the power has come back on for many of our friends and neighbors, though there are [...]
In 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) instituted a lawsuit against the United Parcel Services for alleged violations of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). The agency recently announced a settlement in the case, effectively ending more than eight years of litigation. The ADA is a federal statute that protects disabled workers from discriminatory [...]
Sharing the highway with large commercial trucks can be hazardous. Tractor-trailers can carry tremendous loads, which may weight more than 20,000 lbs. Those 18 wheels each have a tire, which can be vulnerable to failure due to wear and tear and must be inspected before every trip. Unfortunately, sometimes despite the truck driver's best efforts [...]
When you are aware that your vehicle requires maintenance, but you put it off until later, are you aware that you are increasing the odds of your vehicle causing a traffic accident? Every driver on the road owes a duty of care to other drivers to drive as safely as possible and to keep their [...]
