Sarasota Injury Law Blog
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,...
4 mistakes to avoid after a car accident in Florida
Car accidents are a lot to handle. They often come with physical pain, car wreckage and create an overall inconvenience. When you crash with another vehicle, you might want to move on with your day and forget it happened. But before leaving the scene, it’s essential...
Ride-share crashes: Reasons they occur and what to do if involved in one
Using a ride-sharing service is a great way to get from point A to point B without having to take your own vehicle. In some areas, it’s beneficial to use these services so that you don’t have to own your own vehicle or pay for parking. There is a downside to using...
Why you should practice on a small motorcycle
If you’re thinking of getting into motorcycling, you may be tempted to run out and buy the biggest, fastest sports bike you can afford. It’s understandable. Those bikes are a blast, and many riders dream about owning that type of machine. Why settle for anything...
Seeking justice with a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida
There are situations where a person can cause the death of someone else and not wind up facing criminal charges. If your family has recently suffered a tragic loss, possibly due to a car accident or similar scenario where one person clearly has responsibility for the...
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...
