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Why Do Teens Have so Many Car Accidents?

Teenage drivers have a high risk of a car accident. The risk of a crash is higher for 16-19 year olds than for any other age group. This age group is three times more likely than older drivers to be...

Sorting Out Chain of Liability in the Costa Concordia Disaster

In January of 2012, the Costa Concordia, the largest cruise ship ever built, hit a reef and capsized off the Italian coast. More than 4,000 passengers were evacuated; 32 died and 64 were injured. The captain of the ship, Francesco...

Understanding Your Rights after a Collision with a Truck

A collision between two passenger vehicles has little in common with a collision between a passenger car and a large commercial semi truck. In addition to the likelihood of sustaining severe injuries and fatalities, passenger car occupants face a complex...

County Refuses Responsibility for Deadly Beach Driving Deaths

Every classic horror movie beach scene must have the following: bright sun, young children playing in the waves, bikinis, and a large underwater monster with lots of teeth stealthily approaching an oblivious human. In Volusia County in Florida, however, beachgoers...

Auto Insurance May Not Fully Cover Severe Injuries

After an auto accident, an insurance claim may seem like the quickest and easiest way to pursue compensation for the expenses related to your injuries. But particularly in cases of severe injuries, these claims can fail to finance the expenses...

Florida Legislature Resists Distracted Driving Ban

Distracted driving, whether it involves texting or using a hand-held device to talk, is a hazard on Florida highways and roads. In fact, many authorities think that distracted driving is currently a bigger problem than drunk driving. However, even though...