Florida is a bicycle-friendly state with hundreds of miles of wooded and coastal trails and bike paths in busy metro areas. The state’s year-round sunshine and warm weather make it ideal for cyclists to bike to work and school. Florida considers a bicycle a vehicle, and as such, a cyclist must follow all traffic...

Slip-and-fall accidents happen every day, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. When customers walk into a store or business, they expect the store’s manager or owner to take reasonable measures to keep them safe from harm by promptly addressing safety hazards on the property. We often see warning signs in businesses to alert us to...

Florida remains one of the country’s top three states for pedestrian accidents, with 824 pedestrian fatalities in 2022, only a slight decline from 2021. Florida’s bustling tourist industry, year-round sunshine, and high elderly population all contribute to startlingly high pedestrian accident rates. Most pedestrian accidents result from negligent or reckless drivers, but both pedestrians...

Accidents are terrifying and traumatic, but when an accident occurs between a 4,000-pound motor vehicle and an unprotected pedestrian, the results are often catastrophic and life-altering for the pedestrian who doesn’t have the protection of a seatbelt, airbags, and surrounding metal. Pedestrians aren’t perfect, but the majority of pedestrian accidents are the fault of...

Losing a loved one is never easy, but when your loved one is lost due to the actions of trusted medical professional, you may feel a profound sense of betrayal. When seeking medical treatment, we put our trust in nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals to help us and make well informed decisions. Yet,...