Under Florida law, the crime of vehicular homicide is committed when a person causes the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm. The prosecutor must prove that the driver knowingly drove in such a way that they knew that… Read More
According to AAA, Florida leads the nation in the number of fatal bicycle accidents. In 2017, there were 800 people killed in Florida in bicycle accidents. Some of the most common contributing causes to bicycle accidents are failure to yield and poor lighting. Many cities in Florida have not been very accommodating when it comes… Read More
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, approximately 360 lives are lost each year in wrong-way collisions. Due to the speeds that are generally involved, the head-on nature of most wrong-way collisions, these kinds of collisions can be the most serious that occur. After reviewing statistics from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the NHTSA… Read More
Although we’ve all probably committed the offense of speeding at one time or another, it is a practice that can endanger all lives on the roadway. In 2018, speeding was a contributing factor in the deaths of 9,378 people. This number is approximately a 6% drop in the number from the previous year. Speeding also… Read More
There are almost six people who are killed in hit-and-run accidents every day. Since authorities began tracking hit-and-run accidents in 1975, more people have been fleeing the scenes of accidents than at any other time. One of the most basic explanations for why drivers may flee the scene of an accident is the fight or… Read More
The Villages News reports that a daughter has finally seen justice in court after her father’s death resulting from a hit-and-run crash. On Tuesday, a Sumter County court sentenced 34-year-old Natem Stonic to five years in prison. The victim’s daughter, Jacqueline Noyes was in the courtroom when the sentence was handed down. The victim, Theodore Chalifoux,… Read More
Local 10 News reports that a Tesla Model X was torn apart and there were four people injured in a crash on Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning and witnesses to the accident say that everyone involved is lucky to be alive. A Nissan GTR ran a traffic light… Read More
One of the most dangerous fields that a person can work in is the construction industry. Of the 5,000 private-industry worker fatalities, 1 in every 5 works in construction. The “fatal four,” which are the leading causes of construction industry fatalities are falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and being caught in something or… Read More
Road rage has become a growing problem among drivers in the United States. According to a survey conducted by The Zebra, 82% of drivers reported that they have had road rage or drove aggressively over the past year. 45% of these drivers have reported changing lanes without signaling. 59% show their anger only by honking…. Read More
When a car crashes into a building, it seems that this kind of story almost always makes the news. There are some surprisingly common reasons that a vehicle will crash into a building. One of the most common is when a driver accidentally presses the accelerator instead of the brakes. Another common occurrence is when… Read More
A side-impact crash, sometimes called a “T-bone” crash is one of the more deadly crashes. While head-on crashes are dangerous and deadly, side-impact crashes may be the most dangerous type of accident because there are no crumple zones. There are just a door and a window between the drivers and passengers and the other vehicle…. Read More
While a motorcycle can be an exhilarating way to get around, they are more prone to accidents. This is especially true when other passenger vehicles share the road as motorcycles are less visible than the other cars and trucks on the roadways. There are a few things that you can do, however, to increase your… Read More
Despite the care that businesses and drivers and other places take to avoid accidents, they happen every day. When they occur, they can end with property damage, injuries, and in some tragic cases, even death. This is why personal injury litigation and insurance exists. These two things can offer monetary reimbursement to the injured victims…. Read More
Florida has laws regarding what drivers must due when an accident occurs. One of the primary laws is that even if the accident involves only minor property damage, the driver must stop. The driver must also notify the closest police department and provide their license and insurance information to the other persons involved as well… Read More
In a report they call the Pedestrian Danger Index, a group called Smart Growth America took a look at the number of people struck and killed by drivers while they were walking to the number of people living in a given area. The report discovered that Florida has more pedestrian deaths in comparison with the… Read More
The State of Florida recognizes that accidents happen and people make mistakes. This is why vehicular homicide charges are only presented when a person kills someone while operating a motor vehicle in a manner that is reckless and likely to cause the death of or great bodily harm to another. Reckless driving can be assumed… Read More
Serious car accidents can result in damage ranging from a mangled bumped to a totaled vehicle. They can also result in the vehicle catching fire, a hazard for both the passengers and any onlookers. A violent impact can easily loosen wires and cables, causing electric sparks to fly. If fuel is present, this can cause… Read More
Jet skis are a popular recreational vehicle commonly used in lakes and oceans across the United States. Jet skis, also called personal watercrafts (PWC), may be fun, but they can also be deadly. The rise of PWC rentals along beaches and lakes has made the vessels highly popular and with this comes people who are… Read More
Under laws set forth by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), employers have a duty to provide their employees with a hazard-free workplace. Standards and practices for safety can differ from industry to industry and OSHA sets these expectations. When an injury occurs in the workplace, it is primarily covered by Worker’s Compensation. However,… Read More
According to Consumer Report’s magazine, the latest version of Tesla’s Autopilot function is doing nothing to quash concerns. The tests performed revealed that the Autopilot’s new upgrade performed worse than human drivers and even created new risks when the company is already facing scrutiny over the system. One of the features, which allows the car… Read More
