Sarasota Injury Law Blog
Proper motorcycle gear can reduce your risk of injury
In a perfect world, riding a motorcycle would be no more dangerous than driving any other type of vehicle. However, inattentive or just plain reckless motorists can put motorcyclists at risk. Fortunately, the use of proper safety gear can help reduce your risk of...
Young man killed in crash with alleged drunk driver
Drunk driving has the potential to kill, which is why it’s taken so seriously by the authorities. Whole communities can be impacted by the crash, not only including those who witnessed it or the victim’s families. Graduating seniors in high school, for example, have...
After a crash, you deserve to get the support you need
As someone who enjoys riding a motorcycle, it makes sense that you take precautions. You use the right gear, wear a helmet and make sure your motorcycle is in good condition every time you ride. Unfortunately, even with all this, there is a risk that you could face...
How to avoid road rage and angry driving
Even kind, even-keeled people have experienced frustration and anger while driving. The reason, often, is that another driver's errant ways put your life in danger. You’re not an angry person, per se, but seeing someone run a red light and nearly hit your car -- while...
How long does it take a car to stop?
When you’re driving, one thing that you always want to keep in mind is how long it’s going to take you to stop. Now, you may have no plans to stop any time soon, but always remember that everything on the road isn’t in your control. Say you’re driving behind another...
Motorcycle safety during road construction
Riding a motorcycle in traffic can already seem like a dangerous proposition. Unfortunately, adding construction debris, lane shifts, merges and speed changes into the ride only makes things worse. How can a rider stay safe in a work zone? Riders must remain vigilant...
Boat crash leaves 3 with injuries in Sarasota
It’s not just cars and trucks that collide. If you’re living in Florida, you also need to understand how to stay safe if you go boating. If you don’t navigate correctly or make mistakes, then a crash could be the result. Take, for example, this case out of Sarasota...
You are (probably) not opening your car door the right way: Here’s why
Motorcyclists always keep safety in mind when they’re on the road. After all, when a motorcycle and a car collide, the motorcyclist has the most to lose. They have little protection against serious injuries when they’re thrown to the unforgiving ground. Unfortunately,...
3 common kinds of commercial truck crashes
Different driving circumstances lead to different kinds of crashes. This is as true for commercial vehicles as it is for smaller passenger vehicles. When collisions occur, there are three specific kinds of truck crashes that are relatively unique to large commercial...
Safety tips for pedestrians
Fish swim, birds fly and humans walk. Yet, as a pedestrian, you may get strange looks from those locked into the steel shell of their car. Many assume the only reason someone would walk is if they are too poor to own a car. So, if you walk around your local streets,...
