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The Importance of Talking to Teen Drivers About Safety

2017-11-07T22:08:58-08:00June 1st, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Teen drivers are commonly regarded as poor drivers. However, a lot of teenagers are not as experienced as older drivers. Much of the accidents that they get into could be avoided with more practice on the road and a bit of understanding about driving safety. It always helps to have parents sit down and have a talk with their kids about road safety and also effective driving. Paying attention to traffic laws and the road is key for teenagers when it comes to avoiding accidents. As so many teenagers and even experienced adult drivers are prone to looking at their phones while operating a motor vehicle. Young people aged 16 to 19 are three times as likely as individuals belonging to other age groups to be in a fatal motor vehicle crash. So [...]

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Motorcycle Accidents Are Top Concern During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

2021-03-02T00:13:20-08:00May 17th, 2016|Categories: Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|

May is one of the most dangerous seasons out of the entire year when it comes to motorcycles. Cyclists are especially prominent on the roads as the weather gets nicer and nicer. More motorcycles on the road means more interaction with other vehicles on the road. This is significant, as passenger vehicles and trucks are involved in most motorcycle accidents, with a number of drivers often saying that they never even saw the motorcyclist prior to the accident.That's why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is paying special attention to the issue in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. The national initiative encourages drivers and motorcyclists to keep an eye out for each other as well as share the road. Motorcyles may be small, but they have the same rights on the [...]

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What To Do When You’re In an Auto Accident With an Uninsured Motorist

2017-11-07T22:11:29-08:00April 28th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|

Do you need uninsured motorist coverage? Someone is injured in an auto accident every minute of the day, and it's not always their fault. There are car accidents caused by other parties every day, and the scary part is that many of these drivers could be driving uninsured. For collisions in the United States, roughly one in seven drivers will not have insurance. This is according to the Insurance Research Council, which documented that the number of uninsured motorists driving in the United States increased by nearly two percent in a five year period. The amount of drivers that are on the road uninsured varies from state to state. In the Sunshine State, the odds are nearly one in five that the driver that caused the accident will not have insurance. They may [...]

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Drivers Age 25-39 Admit To Most Texting While Driving

2017-11-07T22:14:28-08:00March 30th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , |

Texting while driving is illegal in Florida and 40 other states, but does that mean people are following the law? It's an old trope about teenagers; how rebellious they are, how they like to push the limit, etc. Well, it turns out that behavior translates to on the road, where teenagers are willfully ignoring the law and practicing distracted driving. It's not just Florida, either. But perhaps the most shocking news? It's not teenagers that are the biggest offenders. No—it’s the age bracket of people from 25 to 39—grown adults who are actually the guiltiest of texting while driving. A new survey shows that 26% of drivers admitted to sending an email or text while driving. Not only that, but drivers in the 25 to 39 year old age bracket racked up 45%-- [...]

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Safety For Pedestrians, Cyclists, & Drivers

2017-11-07T22:17:19-08:00March 15th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|

When it comes to driving and car accidents, you may be surprised to find out that many car accidents involve cyclists and pedestrians. It's important to remember as a driver, a cyclist, or a pedestrian, that people crossing are everywhere and it's important for both parties to keep an eye out. Cyclists and pedestrians should not assume that cars will see them and stop; drivers should not assume that pedestrians and cyclists will always be safe from harm. Keep in mind that as a pedestrian, you have to keep an eye out for bikes, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles as you cross the road-- even if you're in a cross walk. A pedestrian is killed about every two hours as a result of being hit by traffic. Use crosswalks when you can and [...]

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Drive Safely Through Road Construction

2017-11-07T22:16:30-08:00February 29th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

When it comes to driving through construction, it can get a little tricky. As we all make the transition to the warmer months, drivers should also keep in mind that these seasons are the peak times of the year for construction. Now that winter is over, construction projects will be returning once more to the roads, which means an increased need to be alert and safety-oriented. Read on to find out more about safe driving and tips you can use once construction season starts. Drivers as well as their passengers are the people who are most at risk when in a construction zone. That's because drivers and passengers in their cars make up for 85% of deaths when it comes to highway work zone crashes, according to the FHA (Federal Highway Administration). In [...]

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Consult a Brain Injury Attorney to Determine If You Have a Case

2017-11-07T22:19:48-08:00January 26th, 2016|Categories: Brain Injury, Personal Injury|

When you or someone close to you suffers a brain injury, the last thing that anyone connected to the incident is thinking is pursuing legal matters. In the twenty four hours that follows a brain injury, the focus is on getting immediate care. Brain injuries have a huge impact on the quality of life for the thousands of people who sustain them each year. The aftermath from having such a serious injury happen to you can include medical bills, hospital stays, pain and suffering, and a completely changed way of life. Not everyone can cover the costs of dealing with a brain injury on their own. While insurance may cover part of it, victims of brain injury often end up paying out of pocket to get treatment for an injury that they never [...]

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Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

2017-11-07T22:24:04-08:00December 29th, 2015|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Did you know that over ten percent of cancer cases are misdiagnosed in the beginning? A delayed diagnosis can be incredibly dangerous to a patient. Many cancers that would be treatable progress to a stage where they are more difficult to treat or even untreatable, leading to suffering, complications, and even death. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can be deadly when it occurs. If you think that you have a case, you will need a team of legal professionals with experience in this field on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Payas, Payas, and Payas if you believe you have enough for a case concerning delayed or misdiagnosis. Clients often require a medical malpractice attorney for cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. For many cases, the parties involved will deny negligence any [...]

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Shopping Carefully for Holiday Gifts for Families

2017-11-07T22:23:13-08:00December 1st, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , |

At every holiday cycle, families and friends start shopping in earnest to spoil loved ones with gifts and presents. Sometimes caution is thrown to the winds as shoppers consumed with the shopping frenzy that accompanies the month of December, shop with zest and abandon. That is a costly mistake. When shopping for products and toys for young children, you should exercise caution and diligently inquire if the product is suitable and safe for your child. This year alone, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled hordes of unsafe toys as well as many of the children’s most basic products such as furniture, car seats, and strollers. To avoid committing some shopping blunders that may cost your child their health and safety, consider the following shopping tips: Beware of Recalls. The CPSC database records [...]

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Texting and Driving Accidents: Consult A Law Firm Today

2017-11-07T22:25:55-08:00October 29th, 2015|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Many people get into texting and driving accidents every day. Some cause the accidents as a result of distracted driving, while others are driving with full attention and get into accidents because of the negligence of others. Unfortunately, accidents that occur due to distracted driving and in particular people using their phones is becoming more common. As more people get cell phones and smart phones, the temptation to look at them or even use them while driving is growing. This is resulting in far more accidents as a result of distracted driving than ever before-- at least a fifth of all car accidents in the United States happen as a result of cell phone use. Sound shocking? Maybe it depends on what line of work you're in. Some civilians haven't been in car accidents [...]

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