Author: Michael Morgan
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Florida Bike Crashes: A Big Problem—and Not Just Because of Snowbirds
In January of 2015, local real estate CFO Walter Reyes and his cycling companion, attorney Harry Hernandez, were struck by a 21-year-old drunk driver who was on the way home from a night of partying. The driver, who had been looking down at his iPhone at the time of the deadly accident, initially fled the Read More
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Huge Increase in Florida Traffic Accidents This Year!
Traffic accident fatalities in Florida have increased by 21% this year. Traffic accident fatalities in Lee County are up by over 40% this year! Most of the accidents have been caused by driver negligence. Some of the accidents were caused by speeding while others were caused from inattention which led to rear-end collisions. Other fatal Read More
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Florida Drunk Driving Accidents
Florida has some very strict laws regarding drinking and driving. There is a good reason for this. Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Often in a drunk driving accident, there are no skid marks prior to the crash which indicates that the offending driver did not even try to Read More
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Wrongful Death Auto Accident Cases In Sarasota and Bradenton
When a person is fatally injured in a Sarasota or Bradenton motor vehicle accident due to another person’s negligence, there may be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. The following accident scenarios can potentially lead to a wrongful death suit:
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Florida Has an Unusually High Number of Pedestrian Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), 13% of all pedestrian accidents in the nation occur in Florida. According to Florida Statute § 627.736, personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is required for every motor vehicle registered in Florida. If you are an injured pedestrian, the PIP coverage goes as follows:
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Trucking Industry Lobbying To Reduce Regulations
Presently, the trucking industry is lobbying for regulations that would allow trucks to increase their weight to 97,000 pounds. Currently trucks are restricted to 80,000 pounds. This would increase truck size by about 20%. Opponents argue that more rollover accidents are likely because large trucks are more difficult to maneuver, more difficult to steer and Read More
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Slip and Fall Accidents Happen for Many Different Reasons
Many different scenarios can lead to a Sarasota or Bradenton slip and fall accident. Wet surfaces, cracked sidewalks, torn carpeting, inadequate lighting are just a few of the more common reasons for slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents usually involve the legal theory of “premises liability.” Under the theory of premises liability, the Read More
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Many Sarasota and Bradenton Accidents Caused by Red Light Runners
Red light running accidents are responsible for about 900 fatalities and 165,000 injuries every year. Statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) from 2013 show: There were 697 fatalities in 2013 caused by red light running accidents. 127,000 people were injured in red light running accidents in 2013. Failing to stop at a Read More
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Bradenton Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
On Wednesday August 5, 2015 a motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after a collision with a vehicle being driven by an eighty-three year old woman sent him flying into the air. The motorcyclist sustained a broken femur and serious road rash. The eighty three year old woman was cited for turning left into oncoming traffic. Witnesses Read More
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Hand and Wrist Injuries From Car Accidents
Hand and wrist injuries often occur during motor vehicle accidents. Many people instinctively throw their hands up to brace themselves for an impact. Common hand or wrist injuries include: Fractured wrists Broken fingers Broken hand bones Crushed bones Bruising Puncture wounds Joint dislocations Torn ligaments Amputations People use their hands for just about every activity. Read More