Handling Accident

On a per capita basis, Florida recorded an annual average of about 5.7 cyclist deaths per million residents, by far the most of any state. The national bicyclist death rate for 2012 was approximately 2.3 deaths per 1 million.   In 2012, there were 120 fatal bicycle accidents [1] in the state of Florida. Research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [2] indicates that slightly more than 10 percent of serious bicycle accidents involve vehicles, and they usually result in the most serious injuries to the cyclists. Clearwater Intersection Crashes Although intersections may represent a relatively small portion of a cyclist's travel route, they are where a cyclist is most at risk of getting hit by a car or otherwise involved in a car accident. Only 11% of bicycle accidents involve a collision with a car but of these, 45% take place in intersections. In order to minimize the risk of intersection accidents with cars, cyclists need to maximize their visibility, underst...

What is a Clearwater Hoverboard? The term “hoverboard” may generate an image of a person soaring or levitating through the air on a skateboard or surf board-like device. In reality, however, the device is tethered to the ground, rolls on two wheels, and is subject to the same rules of gravity as all other things. Aside from the standard mechanical parts that make up most scooters, self-balancing scooters have several other components that allow them to maintain their pitch and balance. Inside all self-balancing scooters are a gyroscope, a number of microprocessors, and two or more independent motors that balance the board. This hardware is all powered by a lithium ion battery which is housed in the same unit. Aside from the regular and natural falling risk, it is these batteries that present the greatest risk for an accident that produces a significant and life threatening risk not only to the rider but also to others in the immediate area. Consumer Product Safety Co...

Health insurance may affect your personal injury case in ways that you may have not considered. Nowadays almost everyone has health insurance, since it is required by law. However, if your health insurance paid for some of your accident related medical treatment, it is entitled to get paid back for that advance payment. What does this mean? If you settle your personal injury claim, your health insurance gets paid off the top before anyone else gets paid, including you.   Not only is your personal injury attorney required to pay your health insurance for your accident related medical treatment, the health insurance company must be paid first, before anything else is paid. There are a few legal issues that come into play, which are set forth here: The “common fund” doctrine is an equitable doctrine that arises where a litigant or a lawyer who recovers a common fund for the benefit of persons other than himself or his client is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fee from the fund as ...

A deposition is a recorded statement where a participant in a lawsuit answers various questions under oath. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure [1] set forth when a deposition can be used and for what purpose in a Florida lawsuit.   It is common practice for injured workers, accident victims and product liability victims, to have their depositions taken during the pending lawsuit. While the thought of being questioned by attorneys can be frightening for most people, being prepared and knowing what to expect can help alleviate the stress of the deposition. What Will Happen at your Clearwater Deposition? The deposition will probably take place in a conference room at a law firm where your attorney and the attorney asking questions will both be present. A court reporter, whose job it is to make a written transcript of the deposition for use as evidence in the case, will also be present Before the deposition begins, the court reporter will confirm that you understand your obl...

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles [1] , there were 344,170 automobile crashes in the state of Florida in 2014.   That averages 943 collisions a day.   Nevertheless, many consumers may not know what steps to take or basic information to share, or not share, after an accident. Individuals may even put their identities and safety at risk by sharing too much personal information.   Consumers generally need only share their names and correct vehicle insurance information, which should include the phone numbers of insurance providers. Sharing additional personal information, such as driver’s license numbers and home addresses, can place consumers, their property and their safety at risk. Conversations with a Clearwater Insurance Adjuster After an automobile accident, you will likely be contacted by an automobile insurance adjuster. There are several things to keep in mind before and during that conversation: •  ...