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Archive: 2017
Defective Guardrails Responsible for 7 Deaths in 3 States
July 26, 2017 | Category: Defective ProductsOn December 8, 2014 we published a blog titled “Defective Guardrails – A Safety Hazard.” After 2 1/5 years defective guardrails are still a safety concern.
Introduction to Rideshare Liability in Florida
July 25, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryRidesharing applications — such as Uber and Lyft — are widely used and popular, providing Florida customers access to on-demand “taxi-like” services. As rideshare apps serve millions on a daily basis, serious motor vehicle accidents are basically inevitable. The occurrence of such incidents has given rise to a number of unique challenges for those victims of rideshare accidents.
Aggressive Drivers No Match for Motorcyclists
July 24, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsWhen it comes to accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles, motorcycles usually lose. This is especially true of the accidents involving aggressive drivers.
What Happens When Auto Makers Do Not Recall Defective Vehicles in a Timely Manner?
July 21, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsOnce a safety-defect determination is made, the law gives the manufacturer three options for correcting the defect.
Negligent Supervision of Children
July 20, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryAs a parent, leaving your children in the care of another can be a difficult, even frightening decision, but is often necessary. You may not always be free to supervise your children, whether due to career responsibilities or various other personal responsibilities that demand your attention. It’s common for third parties to be tasked with supervising children for an extended period of time. Third-party supervisors include nannies, teachers, tutors, friends and family members,...
Florida Bars Can Be Held Liable for DUI Accidents
July 19, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryMADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) reports that in 2015 10,265 people were killed and approximately 290,000 were injured in DUI accidents. DUI drivers are not the only ones who can be held responsible.
Are Our Playgrounds Safe?
July 17, 2017 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryPlaygrounds are everywhere. They are at schools, daycare facilities, parks, and homes. Some playground injuries are the result of defective or poorly-maintained equipment.
Red-Light Running Can Result in Fatalities
July 14, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsEveryone knows that a red traffic light means for vehicles to stop. Even so, some drivers do not stop, and the results can be disastrous.
Cranes Top the List of Equipment Worksite Accidents
July 12, 2017 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryThe largest pieces of equipment on Florida industrial worksites are the cranes. Cranes represent a danger to workers on the worksite as well as the operator.
Drivers Have an Increased Duty of Care Responsibility around Child Bicyclists
July 10, 2017 | Category: Bike Accidents, Child InjuriesAccording to IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), children are involved in the majority of bicycle accidents with automobiles. These bicycle accidents can often result in serious or fatal injuries.