A tractor-trailer truck is said to be “bobtailing” when it’s being operated without a trailer attached to the truck cab. Bobtailing isn’t against the law. There are situations where a truck must drive bobtail, such as when they’re on their way to pick up cargo or have just dropped one off. However, truck drivers need […]
Causes of Leg Pain After a Winter Haven Car Accident
It’s not uncommon to experience leg pain — including knee pain, foot pain, and shin pain — after an accident. Pain resulting from injuries like fractured leg bones, deep cuts, or crush injuries is easy to diagnose. However, other causes of leg pain after a car accident, such as soft tissue injuries, aren’t always so […]
Who Is Liable in Winter Haven Sideswipe Accidents?
Sideswipe accidents are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in Winter Haven. A sideswipe accident happens when two vehicles are traveling alongside each other in the same direction and one vehicle crosses lanes and collides with the other vehicle. Automobiles and their occupants are particularly vulnerable in sideswipe accidents. The sides of a […]
Facet Joint Injuries after a Winter Haven Car Accident
There are many kinds of neck, back, and spinal cord injuries a person can suffer after a car accident in Winter Haven, Florida. One of the most serious injuries are those to the facet joints of the vertebrae. These injuries are commonly associated with the medical condition known as whiplash syndrome, and they can cause […]
Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Central Florida
Exercising, eating healthy, watching our weight, and not smoking are all ways we can avoid succumbing to the two leading causes of death in the U.S.: heart disease and cancer. However, there’s no foolproof way of preventing the third leading cause of death: accidents. A fatal accident can happen anywhere at any time. According to […]
What Are My Rights if I Was Injured as a Passenger in a Lakeland Motorcycle Accident?
When we talk about Lakeland motorcycle accidents, we generally focus on single rider accidents. But what about motorcycle accidents that involve an operator and a passenger? More than 1,000 motorcycle passengers have been killed or injured in motorcycle accidents in the state of Florida over the past few years. What are the rights of a […]
When Do Truck Accidents Most Often Occur in Florida?
It pays to be careful when you’re behind the wheel of your car, especially when you’re sharing the roads with big trucks. When an automobile gets in a wreck with a big truck, the automobile usually suffers far more damage than the truck. Serious, even fatal, injuries can occur to the occupants of an automobile […]
Can You Sue a Florida Nightclub Owner for an Assault that Occurred in Their Establishment?
Assaults at nightclubs, bars and other establishments that serve alcohol are on the increase in Florida. Every year, hundreds of individuals become severely injured or even die as a result of a physical assault by an intoxicated patron, employee or security personnel inside a nightclub. These assault-related injuries include bruises, cuts, bone fractures, traumatic brain […]
Car Accidents Can Result In A Potentially Deadly Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a serious, often fatal medical emergency. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks the pulmonary veins that connect the heart and lungs, obstructing blood flow. This blockage can cause portions of the lung to be starved of nutrients and die. Sometimes this blockage is painless, so it is important […]
Florida Brake-Checking Accidents Can Result in Severe Injuries
In most rear-end automobile accidents, the driver of the car that rear-ended the other is at fault in the accident. However, there are exceptions in Florida, such as when the driver of a vehicle intentionally “brake-checks” the vehicle behind them, causing an accident. What is a Brake-Checking Accident? In Florida, brake-checking accidents occur when a […]
