By Graver Injury Attorneys The winter holidays are finally here, along with half a million new visitors headed for the Sunshine State. Are you prepared? As you approach crowded roadways and parking lots this season, it’s important to minimize risk whenever possible. And with a little preparation and mindfulness, you’ll hopefully be able to maneuver [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys When you think of Halloween, perhaps witches, goblins and scary fun activities may come to mind. Certainly, it is a favorite holiday for wearing costumes and trick-or-treating involving children of all ages. But beware, this holiday can be a real nightmare for the unwary. In fact, it can be a deadly [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys Drivers Beware: Back-To-School Means Sharing Roads and Brings a Need to Slow Down and be Vigilant For many, summertime means slower days–more vacations, less traffic, and no school! And while kids and parents alike are spending their final summer days preparing for fall by going back-to-school shopping, all drivers will want [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys This month marks the official start of hurricane season which lasts from June 1st to November 30th. According to 2019 hurricane forecasts, this season is right at the average for storm forecast activity, unlike last season. However, experts stress that preparation is key–no matter what the forecast may be. Last year, [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys Texting while driving in Florida has been illegal since 2013. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is a new Florida law effective July 1, 2019, which will make it a primary offense if a driver is caught texting while driving. This means that motorists will now be stopped for texting while [..]
Photos Courtesy of: Baby Lucca-Model for Car Seat Safety By Graver Injury Attorneys Most law abiding parents realize their babies and toddlers need to be strapped into a car seat to avoid injury or worse when travelling in a moving vehicle. However, not all car seats are properly installed once inside the vehicle, posing [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys Whether bike riding for sport or transportation, all cyclists face traffic dangers. However, those riding in more populated areas, are likely to encounter a higher risk of accidents–including those associated with the most common car-bike collisions. Unfortunately, being part of an accident involving a car and a bike can result in [..]
By Graver Injury Attorneys This December Ford Motor Company will be recalling approximately 1.5 million Focus compact cars in North America due to a fuel system malfunction. While the company says it’s not prevalent to any injuries or crashes being reported as a result of this issue, all 2-liter four-cylinder engines in cars from 2012 [..]
By: Graver Injury Attorneys Parents relying on their baby monitors to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) are being cautioned against its accuracy. According to new research published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, baby monitors used at home for vital sign readings are inconsistent at best. In a study administered by the [..]
By: Graver Injury Attorneys The majority of drivers refuse to believe texting while driving is dangerous. Yet, drivers who text are six times more likely to be involved in an automobile accident, according to the Society for Risk Analysis reports. The study found that most people will not follow the law or have enough common sense to refrain [..]
