If you have been involved in a car accident in the state of Florida, the first thing you need to do is ensure that if anybody was injured, they get the medical care they need. You should also survey the damage to your vehicle and any other vehicles involved. If you determine that one or […]
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Announces their 2016 Family Safety Contract essay winner
Komel S. Patel, a student at the Florida International University, is the 2016 recipient of a $1500 scholarship for her Family Safety Contract submission Ms. Patel will be starting her freshman year at the Florida International University this year, and will be majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Ms. Patel is an avid martial arts trainee, and […]
Telemedicine and Medical Malpractice
There is good news and bad news about technological advances and their application in medical field. The good news is that electronic communications are making it possible for health care providers to interact with patients via text messages, email, webcam and other devices. The bad news is that it appears this type of intervention may […]
Tesla and Self-Driving Cars Under Scrutiny After Autopilot Crash
In the age of technological innovation, many drivers heralded Tesla’s autopilot feature as the next big development in driving and car safety. However, a May crash involving a Tesla vehicle on autopilot has generated predictions of a product liability lawsuit and questions about the future of automated cars. Tesla’s Autopilot Beta Tesla’s self-driving feature is still in […]
Motorcycle Lane Splitting in Florida
What is Lane Splitting? When motorcycle drivers choose to drive in the unused area between vehicles moving in the same direction, it is called lane splitting. Usually practiced during times of heavy traffic or standstills due to construction or vehicle accidents, lane splitting allows motorcycles to pass slowed or stopped cars until the motorcycle driver returns […]
Who is Most Likely to be Injured in a School Bus Accident?
School bus accidents draw attention because they involve children and also because they’re one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road. Fatal school bus accidents like the one in Houston in September 2015, that killed two children are rare, federal safety figures suggest, and they rarely kill their most frequent passengers … students. […]
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Scholarship Announces 2016 Distracted Driving Essay Contest Winner
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, Florida personal injury attorneys, are proud to announce that R. Isaac Boulter, a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the 2016 recipient of a $1500 scholarship for his essay on Distracted Driving. Mr. Boulter is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program for piano performance […]
3 Simple Steps that Can Help You Avoid Slip and Fall Injuries
If we’re lucky, the majority of us recover quickly from slip and fall injuries. A few scrapes and bruises may result, but other than that, we’re generally okay to return to our normal activities. Unfortunately, this is not the case for tens of thousands of people hurt by slip and fall injuries […]
Watch for These Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms after a Car Accident
Some injuries are so apparent after a car accident that they can’t be ignored. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones are all highly visible and demand immediate attention. However, it is possible to suffer internal injuries that may go unnoticed for days, weeks, and even months. Unfortunately, these injuries are no less dangerous than the more obvious ones, […]
Keep on Your Hard Hat: A Close Look at Serious Types of Construction Site Injuries
Florida construction accident statistics show that in 2012 alone, the construction industry had “the largest number of workplace fatalities in the state, up [34%] from the previous year.” This information comes directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and demonstrates just how dangerous construction sites can be Construction site injuries are some of […]
