Florida residents will be intrigued to hear about a bizarre and still not fully understood set of circumstances that led to a car accident victim disappearing for seven days after his truck overturned on a highway.
The good news is that the 25-year-old was finally found after some probably feared he had lost his life following the car accident. The bad news is he is clinging to life after going a week without food or water.
Continue reading Young man disappears, survives for seven days after car accident
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Regardless of whether you are involved in a traffic crash, slip and fall, or other type of personal injury, it is imperative to seek medical treatment as soon as possible following any injuries.
In the event someone else is responsible for causing your injuries, you may have to file a claim against an insurance company or even file a lawsuit to recover damages.
Insurance companies and defense lawyers usually vigorously defend these cases and look for ways to decrease the value of your case.
If you don't seek medical treatment for injuries within a reasonable amount of time following any injuries, an argument can be made that the incident did not cause your injuries. Having your injuries documented by a medical professional is one way to counteract this defense.
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Usually when we talk about a boating accident on this blog, it is under tragic circumstances. The story unfolds something like this: a Florida boat operator couldn't control the vessel, causing a crash. People are either injured -- may it be in a minor or catastrophic fashion -- or lose their life.
Thankfully this story isn't along those lines. But it does highlight that if someone decides to act irresponsibly, they can face serious consequences for putting others at risk.
A new report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau says that the number of "questionable" slip-and-fall claims (claims that may be fraudulent or debatable in nature) jumped 12% from 2010, when there were 1,944 claims, to 2011, which saw 2,168 claims.
Of the five states that had the most questionable slip-and-fall claims during this time frame, Florida ranked second on the list with 286 incidents.
Teenage drivers have been considered one of the most (if not the most) at-risk accident demographics on the road, and this stems from a combination of inexperience behind the wheel and the lack of understanding for how dangerous the road cane be.
Getting into a car accident is a life-changing moment for many Florida drivers. Insurance rates rise and there may be injuries, serious ones even, that need to be dealt with; but the greatest change happens at a psychological level. A driver who has been in an accident may carry the fear of the wreck for a long time, and it may make them a more defensive driver -- for better or worse.
Continue reading Teen passengers cause increase crash risk for teen drivers
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Most Florida drivers have been there: while behind the wheel, your phone bleeps after receiving a text message. Under current Florida law, it doesn't matter if you read that text or not -- you could respond to it as well, if you are so compelled. The act of texting while driving is not illegal in the state.
However, reckless or careless driving is illegal, and a lot can happen in the two or three seconds that pass from when you pick up your cell phone to the next time you are focused on the road. The car in front of you could have suddenly hit the brakes. A car next to you could have tried to merge into your lane. A pedestrian could have attempted to cross the street.
Some Florida residents are accustomed to taking the boat out on a sunny weekend, while many others dream of the day where they have their own vessel to captain. It seems like a fun and carefree endeavor to be out on the sea, but it can be a very dangerous adventure. Between waves and wind, the ocean can cause even the most experienced boat enthusiasts to suffer an unfortunate boating accident.
These types of stormy conditions are typical in Florida, especially during summer and into the fall. Every precaution must be taken to ensure that boat riders are safe during a trip out on the ocean and that no accidents occur.
Continue reading Boat race ends in tragedy after large waves destroy vessel
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With construction complete on the Miami Marlins' new $515 million baseball stadium and the season underway, many Palm Beach, Florida residents will make the hour-long trip south to catch a game in the swanky new complex. At a pretty penny, the stadium surely has some incredible amenities, fantastic sightlines and state-of-the-art facilities.
Just because a structure looks safe, though, doesn't mean it necessarily is -- as the fan of another professional baseball team found out after a slip-and-fall incident.
Continue reading Lacking signage or warning, baseball fan slips on wet surface
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In 1998, a 68-year-old man was enjoying a day at Disney World. The resort -- just outside of Orlando, Florida - is a massive tourism draw, as well as being a popular spot for local residents to go out and enjoy a family weekend. Disney World has many thrill rides, restaurants and businesses on its premises, and there are myriad safety checks that must be done to ensure that the resort's patrons are kept safe.
It appears that may not have happened 14 years ago when the then 68-year-old went on the "Tower of Terror," a well-known ride at Disney World. He suffered a stroke and sued Disney for the incident. In 2010, the man lost his case against Disney but appealed the ruling, saying that the judge should not have barred his general negligence claim which was filed with his premises liability suit.
The statistics involving teen drivers are staggering...
Some of the main causes are related to: inexperienced drivers, drug use, alcohol consumption, speeding, texting while driving and failure to utilize safety belts.
In order to decrease injuries and deaths to our teens, we (parents, school officials, etc.) must be diligent in teaching our teen drivers to obey simple rules that will not only keep them safe, but others on the road, too.
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