Hoag Law Firm, P.A., Legal Blog
Florida drivers implored to drive safely in school zones
With the Florida school year having started, drivers need to share the road with school buses and watch for children as they head to and from school. State law enforcement is reminding them that they need to be vigilant to avoid auto accidents. Even though there are...
Recently released study gives pedestrians cause for concern
Traffic accidents are all too common in Florida, and pedestrians are especially at risk. This has been true for many years. Recently, the potential for pedestrian accidents has come to the forefront with a recent study showing that Florida is near the top for fatal...
Watch out for delayed injuries following a car crash
A car crash in St. Petersburg can leave you shook up both mentally and physically. Once the initial dust has settled, you may feel okay and think you were lucky not to be injured. However, some injuries you should be aware of do not manifest themselves until days...
Drunk driving is negligent driving
This past Memorial Day weekend ushered in the unofficial start of summer, and many people attended festivals, backyard barbecues and beaches where they enjoyed an alcoholic drink or two. However, if you drove during the three-day weekend festivities you may have been...
Is my concern about distracted drivers justified?
Teenage drivers' inexperience, mistakes and illegal behaviors can place themselves and others in jeopardy. While reckless driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are known problems, the increase in distracted driving has long been a...
What happens after an accident with an uninsured driver?
When people in Florida drive their vehicles, it is important that they are following the various traffic laws and paying attention to the road. When drivers fail to follow traffic laws, take unnecessary risks or become distracted, they can cause motor vehicle...
Highways in Florida are becoming more and more hazardous
A pattern of ever-increasing traffic over the last few years has also emerged. A larger number of car accidents that produced injuries and death has become a reality over the last two years. This has happened even in places where there has not been an increase in the...
What to know about pedestrian safety in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville and across Florida, auto accidents are a common and troubling occurrence causing damage, injuries and death. People who are in a crash will face a litany of challenges in its aftermath. These accidents are especially worrisome to the most vulnerable,...
Do you know about these common truck company defenses?
A semi-truck accident can leave devastation in its wake. After all, these massive vehicles can tear other cars to shreds, leaving drivers and passengers with serious injuries. And recovering from those injuries can be painful, time-consuming, and stressful. Some...
Can light therapy help with traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries suffered in car accidents can alter the life of the victim, and their family, forever. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can also be difficult to treat which is why victims should be familiar with potential treatments to help and also with how...