It’s dangerous to be a pedestrian in Florida, and it’s only getting more so. Between the years 2010 and 2019, South Florida (including the Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch regions) was the 13th most dangerous area for pedestrians in the country. The top spot went to Orlando, and overall Florida was number one in pedestrian deaths in the nation.
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What Recovery Looks Like After A Sarasota Auto Accident
Experiencing an auto accident in the Sarasota area is more than just the day of the accident. Approximately 1,100 auto accidents occur every day in Florida, and this averages out to over 400,000 accidents occurring throughout the state each year. Of the over 400,000 accidents that occur each year in Florida, 256,000 result in injuries and of those injuries around…
Understanding Negligence Per Se In Venice, Florida Tailgating Accidents
According to the NHTSA, tailgating is the cause of nearly one-third of all accidents in the United States. Tailgating is when a driver drives too close to the vehicle in front of it. This is a very dangerous driving behavior because it does not provide the driver with enough time to stop. So if the vehicle in front has to…
Trucking Accidents Are On The Rise Again
If you live, work and drive around the Sarasota or Parrish areas, then the sight of a large, commercial freight hauling truck on the freeways and highways of Florida is a familiar sight. Cargo trucks are a crucial link in the logistics chain, often completing the critical “last mile” that brings products directly to retailers so that people can use…
The Real Dangers Of Distracted Driving In Florida
In the United States, Florida ranked 14th in distracted driving fatalities for the 2019-2020 period. The 2019-2020 period alone saw more than 500 distracted driving related fatalities, and more than 56,000 total distracted driving accidents in all. In 2022, the FLHSMV launched its first distracted driving campaign during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, encouraging drivers to Put it…
Strategies And Tips That Will Help Your Bradenton Area Auto Accident Injury Case
Bradenton auto accident statistics will vary from year to year, but according to the FLHSMV one can expect an average of about 4,000 auto-related accidents in the area each year. These accidents will result in between 50-75 fatalities, hundreds of injuries, and many seeking out the assistance of an auto accident lawyer in the region to help guide them through…
Florida Gun Owners – Storing Firearms Is Essential Legal & Physical Safety
It is the constitutional right of every American to bear arms. However, with that right comes enormous responsibility because, unlike a tool such as a screwdriver, or pair of pliers, a firearm, when misused, can cause serious injury and often death since it was designed to do so. This is why for any resident of Lakewood Ranch or Bradenton who…
Loss Of Life Can, And Does, Happen In Florida Workplaces
Florida residents that live and work in places like Parrish or Palmetto are generally more concerned with putting in an honest day’s work and collecting the salary that comes with it. Unfortunately, not all workers in Florida have the same level of safety. Some occupations put workers at more risk of injury or even death, and Florida has the numbers…
Info Bradenton Drivers Should Know About Truck Driving Accidents
Most people try to avoid auto accidents throughout their driving careers. However, that isn’t always possible. Of course, there are about a million reasons why that is, but we’re focusing on a particular topic today, truck driving accidents. Have you seen roadways in Bradenton and elsewhere recently? If that’s the case, you’ve probably noticed commercial trucks what feels like…
Get A Car Crash Lawyer To Lift The Burden Following A Lakewood Ranch Accident

According to Statista, there were around 228.2 million licensed drivers across the United States in 2020. Of course, individual states had varying numbers of these motorists. For instance, California had the most drivers of any state, with 27,005,302. Then, Texas came in second with 17,667,039 and rounding out the top three was Florida, featuring 15,715,373 licensed drivers.
Speaking of…