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  • 2024
    • December
      • The Impact of Snow and Ice on Pedestrian Safety: Legal Insights
    • November
      • Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice: Your Legal Rights
    • October
      • Recognizing Signs of Nursing Home Abuse During Visits
    • September
      • Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in the Summer Months
    • August
    • July
      • Legal Tips for Renting Jet Skis and Other Recreational Equipment
    • June
      • Common Causes of Scooter Accidents
    • May
      • What Are Florida's Bicycle Laws?
    • April
      • What Should I Do If I Have A Product That's Been Recalled?
    • March
      • 6 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and How to Prevent Them
    • February
      • The Importance of Seeking Medical Care After an Accident
    • January
      • Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Top 5 Holiday Driving Safety Tips to Keep You Safe This Season
    • November
      • Who Can I Sue After a Ridesharing Accident?
    • October
      • Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
    • September
      • Empathy and a Sounding Board for Injured Clients | Ft. Marie Banks
    • August
      • Common Causes of Car Accidents & Who's At Fault
      • What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
    • July
      • What Should I Do After a Work Injury?
    • June
      • What to Expect During the Rideshare Injury Claim Process
    • May
      • How To Be A Defensive Driver On Memorial Day
      • Seeking Damages After A Rideshare Accident
      • Who Is Responsible for a Rideshare Accident?
    • March
      • What Should I Do After Being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
    • February
      • How Do I Successfully Submit a Car Accident Claim?
    • January
      • Most Common Injuries Seen After a Motor Vehicle Accident
  • 2022
    • August
      • Summertime Word to the Wise
    • June
      • Driving Data – 5 Distracted Driving Stats You Need To Know
      • Driving Dangers – Most Common Injuries In Electric Scooter Accidents In Gainesville FL
      • Attorney Advice – How To Find The Right Truck Accident Lawyer
    • February
      • Know Your Rights – 5 Things You Are Entitled To As A Car Accident Victim
      • Accident Report – 4 Common Causes Of Car Crashes In Florida
  • 2021
    • December
      • Controlling Collisions – 5 Things You Can Do To Prevent Car Accidents
    • November
      • Auto Accident Advice – What To Do If You Are Involved In A Car Accident
    • September
      • 4 Reasons To Hire A Truck Accident Lawyer In Gainesville FL
    • August
      • Real Results - 4 Benefits Of Hiring An Auto Accident Attorney
    • July
      • 3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer After A Car Accident
    • June
      • 3 Things To Consider When You Are Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer In Gainesville, FL
    • April
      • Personal Injury Protection- 4 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
    • January
      • Tips to Avoid Off-Road Powersports Accidents
  • 2020
    • December
      • Impaired Drivers Create Hidden Holiday Dangers
      • What Happens When PIP Insurance Coverage Runs Out?
    • November
      • Motorists Are Often at Fault for Motorcycle Accident Injuries
      • Are E-Bikes More Dangerous?
      • Distracted Driving Is a Risky Behavior
      • Late Appearing Symptoms Are Common After a Collision
    • October
      • So, Whose Truck Is It Anyway?
      • Rebuilding Lives After an Unexpected Accident
    • September
      • When Legal Timelines Matter the Most
    • August
      • Wrongful Death Lawsuits: A Painful Side of Personal Injury
      • Do You Know the Leading Cause of Auto Accidents?
      • Riding Your Bike to Work? You Still Need to be Careful...
    • July
      • An Interstate Crash Can Happen So Fast...
      • Unexpected Dangers of Slip and Fall Accidents
    • June
      • Auto Accident Fatalities Spike During Pandemic
    • April
      • Settling a Pedestrian Accident Can Be Tricky When You Don't Own a Car
      • Dealing with Personal Injury During the Coronavirus Pandemic
      • Whose Auto Insurance Pays for a Passenger's Injuries?
    • February
      • Is Lane Splitting Legal During Daytona Bike Week?
      • Is Ridesharing Safer Than Taking a Taxi?
    • January
      • How Good Are You at Multitasking Behind the Wheel
      • Tips for Avoiding Railroad Crossing Accidents
  • 2019
    • December
      • How to Prevent Dog Bites During the Holidays
    • November
      • Can You Sue for Damages Due to Unsafe Road Conditions?
    • October
      • Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe on Halloween
      • Can Lending Your Car to Someone Cost You After an Accident?
    • September
  • 2018
    • December
      • What Happens When Alcohol Is Involved?
    • October
      • Manufacturers and Sellers Are Often a Misunderstood Source of Medical Liability
    • June
      • It Is Time to Review Your Pool Safety Practices
    • April
      • What Happens If There Is More Than One Person to Blame?
    • January
      • How Autonomous Vehicles Could Impact Driving Laws
  • 2017
    • October
      • Are You Protected in a Rideshare Accident?
      • Who Is Liable When Technology Takes A Wrong Turn?
    • September
      • Do You Know the Bicycle Laws for the State of Florida?
      • Will Mediation Hurt My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
    • August
      • Senior Abuse Can Involve Complex Cases of Exploitation
      • Do You Have to Prove the Other Driver Was At Fault?
    • July
      • Who Is Liable for Keyless Ignition System Injuries?
      • 30 Million Vehicles in the U.S. Still Have Faulty Air Bags
    • June
      • Who Is Responsible for Work Zone Accidents
      • Drones are Growing in Popularity but Who's Liable for Damages?
    • May
      • The Proof May Be in the Picture You Take
      • Who Will Be At Fault in a Driverless Lawsuit?
    • April
      • Driving While Fatigued as Dangerous as Driving While Intoxicated, Study Shows
      • How Distracted Driving Impacts Florida
    • March
      • Children's Tragic Deaths Prompt Federal Investigation of Defective Hoverboards
      • CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Sling Carriers
    • February
      • Proposed Bill May Prohibit Kids Under 16 from Operating Boats on Florida Waters
      • HP Expands Notebook Battery Recall Over Burn Hazard
    • January
      • DOT Accelerates Work on Deployment of Connected Vehicle Technology to Prevent Crashes
      • Sleep Apnea Affects Nearly a Third of Commercial Truck Drivers
  • 2016
    • December
      • Driver on Facebook Live Blamed for Fatal Crash
      • Safety Officials Embark on “Road to Zero”
      • New 'Quiet Car' Safety Standard Aimed at Preventing Pedestrian Injuries
    • November
      • Snapchat Speed Filter May Prove a Factor in Crash That Killed Five
      • “Blackout Wednesday” Kicks Off Deadliest Season for Drunk Driving
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