Last year Florida passed a law banning texting while driving (F.S. 316.305). The Legislature stated that the intent of the statute was to: Improve roadway safety for all vehicle operators, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other road users; Prevent crashes related to the act of texting; Reduce injuries, deaths, property damage,
Hurricane season is here and the peak of the season is right around the corner. Are you prepared if a hurricane hits your area? There are many things that can help you stay safe when a hurricane comes along but here are six tips to remember when you are preparing
There are several reasons which add up to recognition that trailer hitches are a necessary evil for people who use their vehicle to trailer a boat or camper or other work related activities. But for the vast majority of people, especially in a “family” vehicle, hitches should be avoided! I’m
Check for Injuries: If you are in an accident you should always make sure that everyone else involved is okay. Be sure that if someone needs any medical attention that they receive it as quickly as possible. However, it is important that you do not move someone who has been
Reports have come out that comedians Tracy Morgan and Walmart have reached a settlement over the New Jersey highway accident in June of 2014 that killed one and severely injured Morgan and two others. This accident involved a Walmart truck that slammed into the back of a limo carrying Morgan
Introduction to Florida Non-Operational DMV Vehicles Understanding the rules and requirements for non-operational vehicles in Florida is crucial for vehicle owners. Whether your car is temporarily out of use or permanently inoperable, knowing how to handle its registration and insurance can save you time and legal issues. What Is a
On May 12, 2015, there was a deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured over two hundred passengers. While still under investigation, it appears this incident was caused by the train engineer and the train’s excessive speed while traveling around a curve in the tracks. In 1997,
As an attorney who represents those injured by the negligence of others, I am often asked by clients “what does negligence mean?” Basically, negligence is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a “reasonably prudent” person would have exercised in a similar situation. The “reasonable” person standard is
We have all seen it (and some of us are guilty as well), talking and texting while driving. Distracted driving can include using a phone, using GPS, or even eating while driving. April is National Distracted Driving Month. In support of furthering awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, here
Under a federal law called the Graves Amendment, “[a]n owner of a motor vehicle that rents or leases the vehicle to a person shall not be liable under the law of any State or political subdivision thereof, by reason of being the owner of the vehicle for harm to persons
