Sarasota Injury Law Blog
Four vehicle safety measures introduced in Congress
With all of the significant challenges the nation is facing these days, it is perhaps not surprising that virtually no attention has been paid in Sarasota media to the recent introduction in Congress of four vehicle safety bills. Hopefully, the proposals for changes...
The truth about who causes motorcycle accidents
Some people are quick to blame motorcyclists when they get into accidents. They say that motorcyclists need to slow down, that they’re reckless, that they take too many chances and that it’s usually their own fault if they get into accidents. Nothing could be further...
Motorcycle rides shouldn’t end in death
Motorcyclists can enjoy riding around Sarasota all year long, so the residents here don’t really have an excuse for not watching for them. Unfortunately, some people don’t give these vehicles the respect they’re due on the road. Many motorists believe that they are...
Pedestrians are at risk: Watch out on the roads
Did you know that 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic collisions throughout the United States in 2017? That adds up to a person dying once every 88 minutes. That statistic is only looking at deaths. If you consider that another 137,000 or more pedestrians...
Don’t let your mind wander while you drive
You have a lot on your mind. Maybe you’re thinking about getting divorced, and it’s consuming your thoughts during any spare time you have. Maybe work has been very busy lately, and you keep thinking about deadlines and projects. Regardless, the time you spend behind...
Aggressive speeding is on the rise in Florida
You may have noticed that the roads are much emptier than normal, which is definitely a blessing when you have to head out to work or to grab some groceries. Just don’t get too comfortable and, thinking that less traffic equals more safety, drop your guard. You still...
Drunk driver severely injures Florida motorcyclist and assaults rider
Some people just don’t know how to share the road, and even when they’re clearly at fault for an accident, they try to put the blame on somebody else. That seems to be what happened recently in an incident involving a Pompano Beach resident. The 63-year-old, who was...
How dangerous is an encounter with a drunk driver?
The last thing any driver wants to see is another vehicle swerving or driving carelessly. Although most drivers aim to avoid the reckless vehicle, that isn’t always possible. A safe driver cannot predict the actions an impaired driver might take. To properly operate a...
Inattentive drivers turn in front of motorcycles
Imagine that you’ve spent the afternoon crossing Florida by motorcycle. It’s a beautiful day, you love the feel of the wind on your face and riding the bike just makes you feel so free and alive. After the ride is done, you leave the interstate and hop back onto the...
Proving fault after a commercial trucking crash in Florida
The person who bears the falls for a crash will typically be the one who has financial and legal liability for injuries and property damage that results from the collision. After a crash involving a commercial vehicle, proving that the trucker was the one responsible...
