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The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that in 2015, approximately 32% of all college students participated in binge drinking in a typical two-week period. Needless to say, college students consume alcohol at unusually high rates and have increased odds of engaging in binge drinking. Not only can increased alcohol consumption affect classwork, relationships, and…

Passenger vehicles can experience damage that could be devastating as a result of a collision with another vehicle. These incidents can also lead to severe injuries for those involved. This means drivers should be prepared for what to do after an accident occurs. Car accidents regularly occur due to several factors, such as unawareness or…

While nobody wants to think about getting involved in an accident, the reality is that Florida is a busy place, and traffic collisions are going to occur. With so many local and out-of-state drivers, Florida stays packed with traffic all year around. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there…

The last thing most people expect is that they will be involved in an accident when they are driving In Florida. The good news is that most car accidents are preventable by safe driving practices as well as preventative maintenance. Tire blowouts can lead to severe accidents, but there are steps that Florida drivers can take to…

The last thing anyone should have to worry about is that they will sustain an injury that was caused by another person’s negligence. However, personal injury cases arise in this area all the time and in various ways. This can include car accidents, slip, and fall incidents, workplace accidents, and more. When this happens, the…

When people enter businesses or residences, they should trust that the floors will be free of holes, uneven carpeting, loose floorboards, and other hazards. If these hazards are present, they trust property owners to clearly mark them. If an uneven surface or an unmarked hazard leads someone to trip and fall, a person can die…

Nobody wants to get involved in a traffic accident, but these incidents occur on a regular basis. If you or someone you care about has been harmed in a traffic crash that was caused by another person’s negligence, you will need to do everything you can to obtain evidence proving their liability. One piece of…

Most people have heard of the right-of-way, but it can still be a confusing concept depending on what type of vehicle we are talking about. The Florida Driver Handbook covers right-of-way laws on all four roadways. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common situations in which the right-of-way needs to be known…

Talk-and-die syndrome is not something we hear a lot about, but it is something that needs to be discussed because understanding the dynamics of this kind of injury can save lives. Talk-and-die syndrome revolves around what seems like a relatively minor head injury but is in reality something much more severe. There have been many…

Totaling a vehicle is not something anyone wants to happen. Unfortunately, accidents are not uncommon in Florida, and if the insurance company has determined that your vehicle is indeed totaled, you need to know what your options are. Here, we want to discuss how insurance works when a car is totaled in Florida and whether…