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Potential and actual distractions abound when you occupy the driver's seat. You adjust the volume on the radio, heat, and air conditioning. Large screens in the front display maps, directions, radio stations, the song being...more
Distracted driving affects everyone: drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The results can be catastrophic, resulting in personal injuries, physical disabilities and even death. According to the National Highway...more
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one out of every four fatal car accidents in the United States is related to speeding. Data clearly shows that driving in excess of speed limits considerably...more
Car accidents in Florida are more common than in other states. Our warm weather and reputation as a tourist destination result in high levels of traffic from residents and out-of-state visitors. Statistics for 2023 show that...more
At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, addressing distracted driving is a priority. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention. This is a leading cause of car crashes in New Jersey and across the U.S. Thanks to...more
Several years ago, I published a blog regarding the number of occurrences triggered under a liability policy for a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Other states also addressed this issue. Recently, the Federal District...more
Being injured in a bicycle accident can be devastating. It almost goes without saying that a cyclist is no match for an oncoming car. Such cases can result in paralysis, other serious injuries, or even wrongful death....more
When people are ejected from a vehicle during an accident, serious injuries are almost inevitable. In fact, the probability of serious injury or death is much higher than during most other types of motor vehicle injuries....more
In an instant and without warning, a driver under the influence can cause a serious, and oftentimes fatal, car accident. This wreck may change your life, or a loved one's life, forever....more
Driving while multitasking is an accident waiting to happen. Each year, distracted driving kills thousands of people and injures hundreds of thousands more. It's a growing epidemic that led to April being designated...more
Motorists who didn’t make new year resolutions should sign on to some lifesaving, commonsense vows: They can pledge to slow down, focus on task more, and to halt the record road carnage that happened in 2020....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA reminds employers of the hazards of distracted driving. OSHA has recently released a “Guidelines for Employers to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crashes.” ...more
According to government statistics, more than 25 percent of all motor vehicle accidents involve rear-end collisions. While these dangerous accidents can result from a variety of factors, a study published by the Insurance...more
Chain reaction accidents present challenging questions of liability, and proving your right to compensation requires the help of an experienced attorney. FLORIDA CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENTS - In a...more
Insurance agreement language that precludes coverage in CGL policies for “expected or intended” injuries has been analyzed in nearly every jurisdiction, and courts have consistently held that bodily injury or property damage...more
Tragic automobile accidents forever change the lives of those involved. I have seen it too often in my career. For the victim, a life may be tragically cut short. For the at-fault party, they will live knowing that their...more