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Advanced Frontal Air Bags
August 01, 2014The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined that advanced frontal air bags save lives. Although air bags have been saving lives since the 1980’s, advanced frontal air bags hadn’t reached commercial production until 2004. They use sophisticated sensors to determine whether, when and how much to deploy. Since […]
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Pedestrian Safety – Danger on the Florida Roadways
July 11, 2014According t to a 2014 nationwide study known as Dangerous By Design four Florida cities, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and our own Tampa are the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for pedestrians. To those familiar with our local roadways, sadly, the study should come as no surprise. The Dangerous by […]
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Safety tips to help avoid boating accidents
June 19, 2014Pleasure boating is a popular pass time, especially in the summer months. Personal Injury Attorney Charles Spinner talks about the laws that effect Florida boaters and provides some tips to keep you and your passengers safe and avoid a serious watercraft injury. Get Trained Inexperience is a leading cause of […]
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Summer Roadway Safety
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How to Stay Safe at Dangerous Intersections
May 21, 2014Florida has some of the most dangerous intersections in the country. According to the State of Florida DOT, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk Counties are on its top ten list for vehicle crashes involving bicycles or pedestrians. Many of the crashes are deadly. Statewide, 500 people a year die in these […]
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Teen Driving Contracts
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Understanding Contingency Fees
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Sports and Head Trauma
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Insurance Industry Challenges Temporary PIP Injunction
September 23, 2013The 1st District Court of Appeal heard arguments last week from the Office of Insurance Regulation to remove a temporary injunction from a lower court against HB 119, passed in 2012. The law allegedly aimed at reducing personal injury protection (PIP) fraud and lowering auto insurance rates, effectively excludes the […]
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Understanding Health Insurance Subrogation
August 13, 2013Even though Florida’s PIP statute provides that the first $10,000 of your medical treatment is covered by your Personal Injury Protection coverage, there are many instances where the need for ongoing treatment results in the payment of medical bills by your health insurance carrier. Although your injuries may have resulted […]