Understanding What Happens in a Jackknife Accident
When driving on a highway, there is nothing as worrying as seeing a tractor-trailer going out of control behind or ahead of you. Due to their gigantic sizes, auto accidents involving 18-wheelers are often very consequential in terms of damages and casualties. Jackknife accidents are especially fatal, as they usually involve multiple vehicles and a lot of momentum force. [...]
What Do You Need to Do if You Witness a Car Accident?
Most people don’t know the steps to take after witnessing an accident, mainly because the procedures are not discussed enough in the media and by law enforcement. Many eyewitnesses don’t even stop to survey an accident scene and drive on, expecting someone else to call the police to sort things out. If you are in Florida, there are specific procedures [...]
What Causes The Most Pedestrian Accidents?
Florida is undoubtedly one of the states with the highest rates of pedestrian accidents. Most of these accidents are caused by drunk driving, distracted driving (particularly texting while driving), and other negligent behaviors exhibited by motorists on the road. Suppose you've fallen victim to a pedestrian accident occasioned by the negligent actions of another driver. In that case, you must [...]
What Are the “Fatal Four” Construction Hazards According to the OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has singled out four leading causes of fatal accidents in the construction industry. These factors, also referred to as the “Fatal Four” hazards, are electrocution, falls, being caught in or between objects, and being struck by objects. What Are the Most Affected Job Types? According to statistics, 4,764 fatal work injuries were [...]
If I Was Injured Due to a Broken Piece of Concrete, Can I Sue the City?
Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in many American cities, and the state of Florida is no exception. These accidents are caused mainly by potholes, broken pieces of concrete, uneven sidewalks, and damaged ramps. According to a survey conducted by the United States Department of Transportation on 7,500 victims, nearly a quarter of the respondents said they had [...]
What You Can Do to Help Your Lawyer After an Accident
Getting involved in a car accident poses a risk of serious physical injuries with lifelong consequences. For this reason, it is critical to enlist an experienced auto accident attorney to help you fight your case in court after an accident. Hiring a qualified attorney allows you to defend yourself against big insurers who may come after you and increases your [...]