Our Daytona Beach accident attorneys frequently post articles on personal injury topics including car and motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents, long-term illness and disability benefits. If you have been injured due to no fault of your own, or if you have been turned down for social security benefits in the state of Florida, call us today.
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How to win your case after a serious 18-wheeler crash in FloridaWe know who the victims are in a crash between a large truck and a passenger car. Ninety-seven percent of the fatalities are occupants of the car. For the family of victims killed or injured by a large truck in Florida, getting adequate compensation is not a foregone conclusion, for they are opposed by powerful corporations. Read here what it takes to file a claim after a Florida accident with an 18-wheeler, and why you should seek advice from the Daytona Beach truck accidents attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a truck accident in North or Central Florida, call us immediately for a free consultation on your case.
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Some inconvenient facts about large trucks on Florida’s highways.The desolation brought by large trucks involved in accidents on Florida’s highways frequently makes the news. The Daytona Beach truck accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert give more information on 18-wheeler wrecks and their causes, the FMCSA rules and regulations and what is wrong with them. If you have been involved in a major truck accident in Florida, call immediately the attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert for a free consultation of your case.
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Can technology make Florida 18-wheelers safer?Florida big rigs are impressive and scary. This is understandable, thousands of people suffer terrible injuries or are killed every year in Florida by large trucks. The motor carrier industry operates under detailed federal and state regulations, but enforcement is often a problem. Can technology save the day and make our roads safer? Read in this article by the Daytona Beach attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert what the four most promising technologies look like. Make sure to call our office if you have been involved in a serious truck accident.
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When does the time come for elderly Florida car owners to stop driving?Sometimes, irritated by an excessively slow driver, we find ourselves overtaking a car with an elderly person behind the wheel. The rapidly aging Florida population means that drivers aged 80 or more are increasingly sharing the road in dense and fast-moving traffic. In this article about elderly drivers, the car accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert explain why elderly drivers become more dangerous with each passing year and what Florida should do to prevent terrible accidents. If you have been hurt in a car crash caused by someone else, then call Johnson & Gilbert in Ormond Beach immediately for a FREE consultation of your case.
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Florida does not regulate the age of tires being sold or used on vehicles. Consumers need to be aware of a tire's age before purchase as many times a tire can be sitting on a shelf for years and still be sold "as new".Florida's roads are dangerous enough without adding the potential danger of traveling on old tires
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Some Things You Need to Know about Car Seat SafetyThe proper use of car seats is one of the most important car safety measures that you can take. Make sure you choose the right car seat for your child’s age and weight.
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Some Simple Automobile Mechanical PrecautionsAutomobile mechanical problems are a factor in about 12% of all automobile accidents. Drivers should take precautions to make sure their cars are well maintained. Tires, brakes, wipers, and steering should all be regularly checked and maintained.
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Daytona Beach's "car friendly" beaches pose risk to sunbathersDaytona Beach is one of the few places in the United States that allows cars to drive on the beach. However, cars and sunbathers do not always mix
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Crash Prevention Technology & Large TrucksCrash prevention technology could prevent or mitigate as many as one out of three fatal crashes and one out of five serious or moderate injury crashes. These four technologies are forward collision warning/mitigation, lane departure warning/prevention, side view assist, and adaptive headlights. Large trucks as well as passenger vehicles can benefit from these technologies, saving lives and preventing injuries.
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The Dangers of Texting While DrivingTexting while driving is dangerous. It is the equivalent of a blood -alcohol content of 0.08 percent. It affects cognition and judgment. The use of electronic devices is exploding especially among the young. Deaths caused by texting while driving are increasing.
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The Use of Electronic Devices While Driving is DangerousThe use of an electronic device while driving is dangerous. Texting is the worst of these distractions. Nearly 6000 people die each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. The three main types of distractions are visual, manual, and cognitive.
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What You Need to Know About Florida’s “Seat Belt Defense”Read this article if you have been in a car accident in Florida that involved a failure to use a seat belt. There are certain protections and recourses that you may be afforded under Florida law.