As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly common on Florida’s roads, questions about legal responsibility for accidents involving these vehicles grow more pressing. Florida’s relatively lenient regulations for autonomous vehicles have encouraged companies to test and deploy these cars, but their
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How Distracted Driving is Impacting Tallahassee Accident Rates
Every 44 seconds, someone in Florida causes a car accident. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that one in every seven times, the collision occurred because a driver allowed themselves to be distracted and
How to Report Adverse Reactions to Prescription Medications
Adverse reactions to prescription medications are alarmingly common. As a result, if you have experienced an adverse reaction to a drug that your doctor prescribed, you are not alone. Reporting adverse reactions allows for nationwide tracking, and this helps the
How to Handle Hit-and-Run Accidents in Tallahassee: A Step-by-Step Guide
Over the past 10 years, hit-and-run drivers have caused well over a million car accidents in Florida. More than 2,300 people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents during that time, so drivers are fleeing the scene even when an accident
Personal Injury Claims: A Passenger’s Rights
If you were injured in an auto accident as a passenger in Florida, what are your legal rights? This is a critical question. Accident-related injuries can prove incredibly expensive, and you shouldn’t have to bear the costs of someone else’s
Proving a Hit and Run in Florida: What Evidence is Needed?
If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Florida, you will need evidence to file an insurance claim. While your personal injury protection (PIP) policy should provide a small amount of coverage regardless of what happened, PIP doesn’t cover
Driverless Cars: What are the Pros and Cons?
On streets throughout the country, driverless cars are operating in tests on a regular basis, although these cars currently have human drivers standing by to take over if necessary. Industry predictions vary about when we will be able to purchase
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Against a Corporation in Florida: Legal Considerations
If you’ve lost a loved one too soon and a corporation is to blame, it can be hard to accept what has happened. Far too often, corporations put their profits before people’s safety—whether this means selling dangerous products, ignoring the
Should I Go to the ER After a Collision?
Collisions involving cars, trucks, and other vehicles cause extremely serious injuries on an almost constant basis in the Tallahassee area. What is scary to realize is that very often, those suffering from severe or even life-threatening injuries often do
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Wrongful Death Litigation in Florida
When you need to seek justice for a loved one’s tragic and untimely death, it is important to have a team of experienced professionals on your side. This includes not only a wrongful death attorney in Florida but also experts