Did you know that Florida leads the nation in car accident drowning deaths? It may sound strange to think about a car and drowning, however, it is not uncommon for motorists to be exposed to water if they are involved in a crash. Florida has plenty of roadside canals and bridges, as well as shoreline…
Last December, we blogged about how wrong-way accidents in Florida were starting to generate national headlines, as there were several crashes involving large death tolls. Remember, wrong-way collisions are often fatal—passengers and drivers involved in these accidents are 27 percent more likely to die in them than in standard accidents. With this in mind, recently,…
Sadly, on January 29, a 12-year-old boy was critically injured in Kissimmee while on his way to a school bus stop. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Nissan vehicle struck and injured the child while he was crossing Partin Settlement Road. The boy’s bus was reportedly traveling down the road when the accident took place…
Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers. Tragically, in 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,650 teens in the U.S. ages 16–19 were killed in accidents. This number includes both teen drivers and passengers in vehicles. Additionally, almost 292,000 teens were…
Have you ever wondered how you can safely drive your vehicle around train tracks? Remember, as a driver, your goals should always involve being as safe as possible around train tracks to prevent an accident from occurring, as collisions are often fatal or can lead to debilitating injuries like brain injuries, amputations and spinal cord…
As we reported last week in our blog, in 2011 alone, more than 1,400 people were injured in amusement park ride accidents in the U.S. Unfortunately, many theme park injuries occur in Florida, where there are destinations like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Last week, the Orlando Sentinel had an interesting report…
Did you know that Florida is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to financial risks for drivers? According to the South Florida Business Journal, a study performed by a finance website discovered that Florida is one of the worst states when it came to risks for drivers, as many people…
If you follow our blog, you know that Florida has a large tourism industry, offering many visitors the chance to go on cruises. With this in mind, it should be noted that a ruling last year by a United States Appellate Court has made it far easier for injured passengers to file lawsuits against cruise…
Orlando, a hotbed for tourism, has many theme parks attracting millions of visitors. Some of these destinations include Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, which offer people the opportunity to ride on roller coasters. With this in mind, if you ever suffer an injury in a theme park accident, you should speak to…
Did you know that the law firm of McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A. proudly represents clients who are injured in Albuquerque accidents? Our firm works directly with victims and family members who have suffered as a result of automobile accidents, defective products mishaps, dangerous property and/or workplace accidents. We offer dynamic counsel to clients, providing…
If you follow our blog, you know that we often speak out about the dangers of drunk driving. Keep in mind, if you decide to drink and drive and someone is injured or killed in a car accident, you can be held liable. There are many ways to avoid drunk driving, including having a sober…
The law firm of McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A. is proud to represent clients who are injured in Kissimmee accidents. Our firm works directly with victims who have suffered injuries as a result of automobile accidents, defective products mishaps, dangerous property and/or workplace accidents that occur in Kissimmee. We offer forceful counsel to clients, so…
