Among the many variations of distracted driving, texting and driving remains one of the most dangerous. According to Distraction.gov, nearly 3,200 people were killed and 431,000 were injured last year due to crashes involving distracted motorists. These statistics underscore the importance of educating Florida residents on the dangers of cell phone usage while operating a…

What do being awake for 18 hours and being intoxicated have in common? They both impair truck drivers equally. According to numerous studies, being awake for long periods of times is comparable to having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent – the legal limit in Florida – and increases the chances of a…

Note: This blog is intended for those who are not seriously injured in an auto wreck. If you are, awaiting medical attention is your wisest move. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), in the United States, more than 2.3 million people are injured each year in car crashes. Fortunately, many of…

A personal injury case is brought about when a Floridian suffers bodily harm due to the negligence of another person or persons. The state’s statutes of limitations – state-mandated deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits – are shorter than many other states, making a timely filing critical to your chances of success. Florida’s statutes of…

The purpose of this blog is to explain the settlement process in an auto accident case that occurs in the state of Florida. While no two cases are similar, this writing should provide a general overview of what lies ahead for you and your Melbourne-based attorney in the wake of your auto accident in Melbourne….

Before choosing a Florida personal injury attorney for your civil lawsuit in Melbourne or Titusville, there are a few questions that should be initially asked: How long would you estimate it’ll take for this case to complete? Are you familiar with personal injury law in Florida? Have you ever worked on personal injury cases similar…

Accidents that involve large commercial trucks often cause severe injury or death when the truck collides with a smaller passenger vehicle. Truck drivers travel long distances on strict schedules, which sometimes causes driver fatigue. Other causes of truck accidents include aggressive driving and distracted driving. Fortunately, Melbourne residents can significantly reduce their risk of becoming…