Our 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, come see what advice we have to offer.
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Requiring unscheduled breaks due to a medical condition can be significant in proving entitlement to Social Security DisabilityUnscheduled or excessive breaks during a work day due to a medical condition can be an important factor in determining whether an applicant is disabled for Social Security Disability in the Daytona Beach area
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A few questions you should ask yourself before you buy a motorcycle.If you are tempted to start motorcycling in Florida, don’t immediately presume that riding a motorcycle is something just for you. Do you have the required skills, health and balance? Can you focus, or are you easily distracted? Are you sloppy, or immune to everything mechanical? These and many other questions are addressed in the latest article by the motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert and should help you make the right decision. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident call our law office today for a FREE evaluation of 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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Safe Motorcycling In FloridaThe latest large-scale study on the causes and circumstances of motorcycle accidents has yielded a wealth of information for Florida bikers. Following on an earlier article on this subject, the motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert in Ormond Beach share another batch of the interesting conclusions of the study. Read here who gets hurt in bike crashes in Florida and how to protect yourself. If you were involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Florida, call us immediately to discuss 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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Reliable and relevant information for bikers willing to defend their right to safe motorcycle riding in FloridaToo many Florida motorcycle accidents are caused by other vehicles, most of the time because they do not even see the oncoming bike. In the event of a crash, bikers are not well protected and suffer terrible, sometimes fatal injuries. Bikers want to continue enjoying safe rides and need to have a look at the results of a recent in-depth study on motorcycle accidents, causes and countermeasures. Read the details in this article by the Daytona Beach motorcycle accident attorneys of Johnson & Gilbert. And make sure you call them for a free consultation if you have been involved in a crash caused by someone else.
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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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Motorcycle Fatalities on the IncreaseMotorcycle helmets save lives. Motorcycle fatalities have been increasing, especially in the over-40 age group. Alcohol use is higher in motorcycle fatalities compared to cars. Motorcyclists are more likely to die per mile traveled than car passengers.
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Following proper procedure when filing a Florida workers' compensation claim is essential.Florida's workers' compensation laws are complex. Following proper procedure is essential in successfully pursuing workers' compensation benefits.
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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.