According to WalletHub – which compiled data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and other sources – more than half of all Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. For many, this means consuming alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is reportedly the fourth most popular “drinking holiday,” and worldwide Guinness sells approximately…
Florida’s Car Seat Laws
Experienced Attorney Serving Parents of Children Injured in Automobile Accidents Florida’s vehicle child restraint law changed last year, increasing the age through which parents and other drivers are legally required to secure children in booster seats. For parents and caregivers, understanding ’s booster seat requirements is critical. However, it is also important to understand that…
What Happens if Someone Without Insurance Hits You in Florida?
Although Florida law makes it mandatory for anyone with a registered car, truck, van, or SUV to carry auto insurance, the Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that nearly one in four drivers is uninsured. This does not make driving without insurance right; but, it does mean that if you are an uninsured motorist in Florida,…
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Whiplash?
There are thousands of car accidents that occur every year in the United States. In many cases, these events result in injuries and death. One of the most prevalent physical problems accident victims experience is whiplash. There are ongoing research studies conducted to determine the extent of the short term and long term effects of…
How to Prevent Tailgating Car Accidents: Top 5 Tips
While all auto accidents can lead to dangerous and difficult consequences, there is perhaps no type of accident that is more frustrating than a rear-end collision. You are driving safely, going your day, and then a reckless tailgater hits you, damaging your car and causing you severe personal injuries. What makes rear-end collisions so frustrating…