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How Can You Prove that a Driver was Distracted?
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving accounted for 3,450 deaths in 2016 alone. In Florida,... Continue reading → -
Most Dangerous Highways in Florida
Florida is a dangerous place for drivers. Drunk driving, distracted driving, and reckless driving run rampant throughout the state. Florida has somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 traffic fatalities annually. With packed roadways and some of... Continue reading → -
Are Larger Cars Safer to Drive Than Smaller Cars?
According to the National Safety Council, more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2017. While no vehicle can guarantee absolute safety to its drivers and passengers, there are features that can help... Continue reading → -
Dangerous and Defective Roadways
Most auto accidents are caused by the negligence of a driver, but there are times accidents can result from a defective or poorly maintained roadway. When we get behind the wheel, we trust that roads... Continue reading → -
Things to Consider When Buying Auto Insurance
Buying auto insurance means thinking about the future and no one wants to believe they may one day be involved in a car accident. But it’s important to prepare for anything, and the best way... Continue reading → -
Expert Witnesses in a Car Accident Case
Some car accident cases involve a fairly straightforward determination of who was at fault and what injuries were the result of the collision. However, other accidents can be more complicated and may require the assistance... Continue reading → -
Should I See a Doctor After my Car Accident?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2012 alone more than 2.5 million Americans visited the emergency room for injuries sustained in a car accident. If you’ve been in a serious... Continue reading → -
Third-party Claims in Worker Injury Cases
In Florida, if you’ve been injured on the job, you may be able to file a third-party claim against someone who is not your employer. This is in addition to any workers’ compensation claim. Third... Continue reading → -
School Bus Accidents
According to the US Government Accountability Office(GAO), from 2000-2014 there was an average of 115 fatal school bus crashes in the United States each year. In the Tampa Bay area, the number of school bus... Continue reading → -
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
It happens more often than you think. Drivers barely able to keep their eyes open are barreling down the Florida roadways placing everyone on the road at risk. Drowsy driving can cause drivers to pay... Continue reading → -
Florida Car Seat Laws and Recommendations
Keeping children safe is a full-time job for parents. One of the most important parts of this job is keeping children safe in the car. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for... Continue reading → -
How Do Multiple Vehicle Pile-ups Happen?
We don’t see major pile-ups too often in our area, but they’ve been known to occur near major metropolitan areas like Tampa, Clearwater, and St Petersburg. And, when they do, they can cause serious injuries... Continue reading → -
Three Types of Distracted Driving Evidence Injury Lawyers Use in Car Accident Cases
If you are like most drivers, you do everything that you can to keep yourself, your passengers, and your fellow drivers safe when you are on the road. Unfortunately, it only takes a moment of... Continue reading → -
Study: Car Accidents and Pedestrian Accidents Continue to be a Leading Cause of Death
Some of the most tragic cases that our wrongful death lawyers handle at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk involve losses of life caused by negligent drivers. And research has shown that both pedestrians and drivers should be... Continue reading → -
How to Talk with Your Teen About Texting and Driving
Did you know that your teen can drive the entire length of a football field in the amount of time it takes to read or send an average text? According to the CDC, that’s exactly... Continue reading →
