Fatal Truck Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Accidents involving large trucks and similar large commercial vehicles have the potential to cause serious harm to those involved. The size and weight of a vehicle are a major factors influencing the severity of one’s injuries in a collision. When someone is harmed in an accident involving a large commercial vehicle, they may be left […]
3 Reasons Fatal Bicycle Accidents Are Common in Florida
Riding a bicycle should be an ideal means of navigating Florida’s communities and roads. Unlike driving, bicycling is good for your health and the environment. However, bicyclists must be aware of how vulnerable they are on the road. Unlike the drivers and passengers of enclosed vehicles, who are protected by the steel frames of those […]
President Biden Signs The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Of 2022
On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT) of 2022. This Act includes a provision known as The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 that specifically addresses those who had been stationed at Camp Lejeune and allows any individual who believes they were (1) exposed […]
NHTSA Data Shows Fatal Traffic Accidents On The Rise Across US
Fatal motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, on the rise across the country. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms it. According to the NHTSA, 42,915 lost their lives as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2021. This represents a 10.5% increase in the rate of traffic fatalities in […]
Avoiding Hotel Accidents: Need-to-Know Safety Tips
A trip spent at a hotel or resort should be an opportunity for you to relax. However, this experience may cause stress if you’re injured on a hotel’s or resort’s property. Accidents at hotels and similar locations can occur for a variety of reasons, and they may take a number of forms. Common examples include […]
Stretch of Highway in Florida May Be Most Dangerous for Pedestrians
Camp Lejeune Lawsuits & the Honoring Our PACT Act: Essential Information
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, better known simply as Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has cultivated notoriety among many who were stationed or lived there for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Anecdotal evidence from veterans and their families, along with statistical reviews of the available data, indicated […]
Colson Hicks Eidson Announces New Firm Partners
Florida (May 2022) – Nationally recognized trial law firm Colson Hicks Eidson is pleased to announce that attorneys Denise Georges and Thomas Kroeger have been named partners at the firm. Denise Georges was a rising star at Miami Dade’s State Attorney’s office, trying over 40 jury trials to verdict and over 50 bench trials, including […]
Truckers Report Driving While Drowsy
Many factors contribute to the severity of the injuries someone may sustain when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Often, one of the most significant factors is the size of the vehicles involved in the collision. Trucks and other such large commercial vehicles can do extremely serious damage when accidents occur. Truck accidents […]
Data Indicates Distracted Driving Accidents on the Rise
It is imperative that anyone operating a motor vehicle pay attention to the road and their surroundings. Distracted driving can result in accidents that may leave victims with serious injuries or even claim their lives. Unfortunately, distracted driving remains a significant cause of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Statistical analyses also indicate that […]
