We’ve all heard “Don’t text and drive!” time and time again, yet the rate of auto accidents caused by drivers texting behind the wheel is increasing exponentially. The South Florida Sun Sentinel found a correlation between smartphone ownership and the rising rate of car accidents. In analyzing 3 million crashes, they discovered that failure to

According to U.S auto safety agency, 2016 saw a 5.6% increase in the number of traffic deaths. The records indicate that the death toll had risen to a record high of 37,461, the highest ever in the past decade. Additionally, there was a 9% increase in the number of pedestrians killed to 5,987, also the

For decades, July has been known to be one of America’s most celebrated months. That’s because it is the month that this great nation attained its independence. The Declaration of Independence was ratified on the Fourth of July, 1776 – almost two and a half centuries ago – and has since been marked with great

Have you been injured lately and was the injury caused by any other person’s negligence? Then you can always claim compensation from the negligent person who was at fault. Now, you can always negotiate your claim with an insurance company yourself to obtain the compensation that you deserve. Then, why you should hire a personal

Self-driving trucks promise to be cheaper and safer than human-driven trucks. America has 3.5 million truck drivers and even though the pay is lousy, they are fighting against the rise of the machines that threaten their livelihoods. Driverless trucks were tested as early as 2015 however policy-makers are certain that it will be a while

Rollovers occur when a vehicle flips in a violent nature. A rollover is among the worst accidents and many times this type of accident results in ejection of the passengers, which usually results in death. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), rollover crashes constitute about 1/5th of all fatal crashes. Types of Rollover

That’s what Board Civil Trial Attorney James N Nance is asking.. If the software company is the responsible Party, and let’s say the accident occurs here in Brevard, where does venue lie for the lawsuit? Can an injured Brevardian or his grieving family sue here in Brevard or must they sue in California where the

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are about ten million drivers in the United Sates who use their cell phones while driving. Such drivers will be found on their phones texting other people as they drive a practice that has so far caused many accidents on the roads. This has prompted

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA with a degree in English Literature. Then went on to obtain his JD from the University of Virginia’s School of Law in 1988. He has been practicing Civil Trial Law with a focus on Personal Injury since being admitted to the Bar in

Most of the major causes of cycling accidents are collisions with cars, and slipping and falling down on roads that aren’t in good condition. When a cyclist gets involved in an accident with a car, the aftermath can be very devastating. In case you’re the one who was cycling, it’s crucial you keep your mental