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IIHS Reveals Car Headlights May Not Be Effective Enough
An alarming report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that a great number of cars have headlights that do not perform as they should. The IIHS is well known for their crash testing, which checks if car safety features…
Continue ReadingNissan Recalls 47,000 Cars Due to Defective Brakes
Nissan has issued a recall of almost 47,000 of their electric vehicles (LEAF) due to defective brake system. U.S safety regulators have confirmed the problem is inside the cars’ electronic brake booster. “During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the…
Continue Reading4 Ways to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident While Jogging
Jogging is a year-round activity in Florida. With our busy roadways, it is important for pedestrians, as well as drivers, to be mindful of their safety while they are jogging in order to prevent an accident. Consider these safety tips…
Continue ReadingCauses of Electrocution Accidents on Construction Sites
On almost every construction site, there is an abundance of power tools, heavy machinery, and large construction vehicles used on a normal basis. Undoubtedly, these electronically powered pieces of equipment can cause a worker to suffer serious injuries from electrocution…
Continue ReadingLargest Vehicle Recall in History Continues to Grow
Last year, we saw the largest vehicle recall in history involving defective airbags installed by Tataka Co., but the issue is far from over. At least five more airbag-related recalls were announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
Continue ReadingInjuries Caused by Tanning Beds
Most people are probably aware that over-exposure to UV radiation is unsafe because it can cause cancer and/or burn injuries. The sun is a major source of this type of radiation, but besides the sun, people are also exposed to…
Continue ReadingSafety Tips: 3 Dangerous Shoe Types that Increase Your Chance of Falling
Our firm has handled numerous slip and fall accident cases in our years of practice, and have seen firsthand how painful and frustrating it can be to recover from a preventable injury. Many of these accidents are caused by factors outside of…
Continue ReadingWho Pays for Medical Care after a Car Accident? Auto Insurance or Health Insurance?
If you are injured in a car crash, you can use both policies to pay for medical care, but your car insurance will be primary. When you seek medical attention following a car accident, your PIP coverage (Personal Injury Protection) will…
Continue ReadingDangerous Toys Are Still on Department Store Shelves
It can be fun to buy your child or a young loved one a toy. Their eyes light up and smiles spread across their faces instantly. Despite how fun it may be to give a child a toy, it is…
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