According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports, about 5000 pedestrians die each year in motor-vehicle related accidents besides an approximate number of 76,000 pedestrians in 2012 suffered injuries when hit by a car or truck. Pedestrian...
6 Hidden Auto Accident Injuries To Look Out For
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jan 7, 2020 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Truck Accident
When most people think of auto accident injuries, they envision dramatic damage such as broken arms and bloody faces. But not all car accident injuries are visible to the naked eye. You could feel perfectly fine following an accident and unknowingly have a serious...
5 Common Mistakes That Car Accident Victims Should Avoid
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jan 2, 2020 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents
Getting hurt in a car accident is a very traumatic event. It changes your life because you experience pain, suffering, headaches, and lost time from normal activities, even work. It’s also hard for your friends and family to understand what you are going through. You...
Does pregnancy affect the financial liability in an auto accident?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Dec 24, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident
Where does the financial liability in an auto accident lie? You expect to carry your baby to term and to deliver a precious new life into the world. You do everything to protect the beating heart inside you. It is your job to eat right, exercise regularly, and avoid...
How long after a Florida car accident injury can you file a claim?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Dec 17, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents
Being in a car accident can be a frightful and traumatic experience for anyone. You need to seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you think you aren’t hurt too bad, you should get checked out by a medical professional. Many injuries may seem minor but can get...
What role does driver fatigue play in a truck accident injury claim?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Dec 11, 2019 | Auto Accident, Truck Accident
Can driver fatigue play a role in truck accident injury? Most people understand that driving while intoxicated is dangerous. However, many ignore the dangers that driving while drowsy plays in motor vehicle accidents. A drowsy driver has slow reaction times, judgment,...
In a Florida hit and run accident, who pays for your damages?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Dec 3, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident
The state of Florida has some of the highest rates of hit and run accidents in the country. Since these types of accidents are so common, people need to understand what they are and who pays the damages of these types of accidents. When this type of accident occurs,...
15 Tips for a Safe Holiday Road Trip
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Nov 27, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Safety Tips
The holidays are almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning your road trip to visit friends and family. To ensure that you have a safe holiday road trip, consider following the tips listed below. 1. Save your regular vehicle from wear and tear by renting...
Top 10 Causes of Florida Car Accidents
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Nov 19, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents
Because cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and other motorized vehicles have become such a ubiquitous part of most people’s everyday lives, it is easy to take it for granted that everyone will be careful and considerate while using them. Unfortunately, this is not always the...
Traumatic Brain Injury and Car Accidents, How Are They Related?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Oct 22, 2019 | Auto Accident, Hit and Run Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury
It is important to note, that in a car crash with a strong impact on the human body, like the head, the brain inside the skull also is impacted. When your head is suddenly jolted around or your head hits some part of the car due to being hit from behind, in front, or...