Hoag Law Firm, P.A., Legal Blog
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...
Could an exoskeleton provide relief for victims of spine injuries?
A spinal cord injury after an accident can have serious long-term consequences. Chronic constipation and incontinence are only some of the serious problems that arise. Researchers, however, say that robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking can improve these conditions....
5 things not to do after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident can be enormously stressful. You might be injured and in pain, and your vehicle might be destroyed. Your adrenaline has probably kicked in and everything seems to be moving fast and slow, all at the same time. It’s certainly an...
What is going on with PIP in Florida?
There are many people in Florida who drive their own vehicles. There are many rules that drivers must follow. Many of these rules involve the actual driving of the vehicle such as speed limits, stop signs, signaling turns and other aspects of driving the car. There...
Does Red Tide Mean Fewer Cars On The Road?
In recent weeks, the scourge of Red Tide has rocked many parts of the coasts of Florida, including St. Petersburg. This toxic algae is harmful both to humans and sea life, and is filling the air of parts of the city with an unbearable stench. But is there a silver...