On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Jul 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | May 22, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Apr 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
What gives? Essentially, it comes down to a design flaw in many of Florida’s urban areas. Cities in this state were designed for urban sprawl. City engineers directed developments with passenger vehicles, trucks and rapid transportation in mind — not walkers....
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Florida is home to a lot of pedestrians — but that doesn’t mean that the roadways and city streets are built to accommodate them. A 2017 study funded by Smart Growth America found that eight of the 10- deadliest places in the country are located in Florida,...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Jan 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Florida is one of the most attractive states for motorcyclists looking for a breathtaking tour. The Sunshine State offers nearly 1,200 miles of exquisite shoreline and a whole lot of magnificent roads between. With 4 out of the 25 most-visited attractions in...
On behalf of Wittmer & Linehan PLLC | Jan 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For an increasing number of baby boomers, the lure of the open road and the rumble of a motorcycle engine is becoming hard to resist. And it’s easy to understand why. Having grown up with the iconic biker films Rebel Without A Cause and Easy Rider, the motorcycle has...
| Jan 25, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
On July 1, 2000, the state of Florida passed an amendment to the Florida Statutes that allowed motorcycle and moped riders to legally ride without the protection of a helmet. It was not designed to be a free pass for anyone who craves the sensation of wind in their...
