It is almost inevitable that at some point in a Florida resident's life they will suffer a slip-and-fall accident. Sometimes these preventable accidents are self-inflicted: a person may leave something on the floor or on their steps and then step on it, causing them to fall and injure themselves. However, many slip-and-fall accidents are the fault of others, and when they are caused by another party's negligence the victim's losses may be recoverable.
Inexperienced truck drivers are causing more accidents
Accidents involving semitrailers on Florida highways can cause severe, often fatal, injuries and extensive damage due to the overwhelming force caused by speed and the massive weight of the vehicles. A government study says a shortage of experienced drivers is causing new concerns.
Common causes of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians
Every year, close to 5,000 people die in the United States when they are struck by moving vehicles. Thousands more are hurt in auto-pedestrian accidents, leaving many individuals in Florida and throughout the country struggling to find their new normal after suffering serious and sometimes profound injuries in crashes with cars. Florida families are not immune from these tragedies, and some have paid the ultimate price when their loved ones lost their lives from collisions with automobiles.
