After a motorcycle accident, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, especially if you suspect distracted driving played a role. The sudden impact of someone else’s carelessness can turn your life upside down, leaving you with injuries, medical bills, and unanswered questions. You might wonder how you can prove the driver wasn’t paying attention and hold them […]
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Understanding Florida’s Comparative Negligence Laws
Michael Damaso / 12-13-2024 / Motorcycle accident
In 2023, Florida revised its negligence legislation by adopting House Bill 837, marking a significant shift from a pure to a modified comparative negligence system. Under this new regulation, only those individuals found to be 50 percent or less at fault for their injuries can claim damages. This rule excludes medical malpractice cases and adjusts […]
What You Need to Know About Central Florida Motorcycle Accident Claims Where the Manufacturer is Liable
Michael Damaso / 06-27-2024 / Motorcycle accident
Motorcycle accidents can happen in an instant and lead to significant, lasting consequences. When these accidents are caused by defects in the motorcycle or its parts, understanding your rights and the claims process becomes even more crucial. If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision in Central Florida where the manufacturer may be at […]
5 Ways Motorcyclists Can Avoid Blind Spots
mmm / 04-08-2023 / Motorcycle accident
Florida motorcyclists are much more exposed to the elements and potential accidents than the typical motorist. Motorcycles lack seatbelts and a protective steel frame and are small enough to fit entirely into a car or truck’s blind spot. When a motorcycle rides in another vehicle’s blind spot, the other driver can miss them completely when […]
How Much Is a Motorcycle Accident Claim Worth in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 01-16-2023 / Motorcycle accident
Motorcycles give many individuals in Florida a rush of excitement as they take in the state’s beautiful scenery. However, some of the features that make motorcycles so thrilling can also leave bikers exposed and vulnerable in the event of an accident. Motorcycle accident victims often suffer severe injuries and may require lengthy hospital stays and […]
What Rights Do Motorcycle Passengers Have After a Crash in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 01-12-2023 / Motorcycle accident
Many Floridians enjoy the freedom and excitement of riding on the back of a motorcycle. While many consider motorcycles as single-person vehicles, many can accommodate passengers. Unfortunately, motorcycle passengers may suffer severe injuries and long-term complications when accidents occur. If you have suffered an injury as a passenger in a motorcycle accident, you may have […]
How Are Motorcycle Accidents Investigated in Florida?
Michael Damaso / 01-08-2023 / Motorcycle accident
Riding a motorcycle is an exciting way to get from point A to point B while taking in Florida’s fresh air and picturesque scenery. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents can happen instantly and have significant lasting consequences on your daily life. If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision in Florida, it is essential to understand […]
“Safe Phone Zones” introduced by the Florida Department of Transportation
Doug / 06-02-2015 / Auto Accidents
In a public-private partnership with GEICO, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. Sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” were designated on various roadways throughout Florida. A map of all of the “Safe Phone Zones” throughout Florida can be found online […]
Crash Spotlights Dangers in Tired Truck Drivers
Doug / 06-12-2014 / Attorney
Over the weekend, the country woke to news that famed comedian, star of NBC’s 30 Rock, Tracy Morgan, along with a handful of others, were involved in a deadly multi-vehicle collision on the New Jersey Turnpike. According to authorities, the accident was caused when a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer crashed into a limousine bus carrying Mr. Morgan and […]
The Defective Tire Investigation: You May Be At Risk!
Doug / 05-15-2014 / Auto Accidents
The first sentence in the ABC News story should send chills to everyone who drives, “because of a badly flawed and archaic government recall system, millions of potentially dangerous recalled tires remain on the roads, on store shelves for sale, or simply unaccounted for.” In fact, the problem is so severe and the potential risk […]
Faulty Railroad Crossing Arms in Central Florida May Create Danger
Doug / 03-27-2014 / Auto Accidents
The SunRail trains are warming up and getting ready for their May debut across Central Florida, but faulty railroad crossing arms may lead to more injuries. So far, SunRail trains cross streets at 127 different locations, each one being another point for a dangerous collision. WESH investigated these crossing and uncovered that the SunRail crossings […]
Are Tourist Buses Really Safe?
Doug / 04-15-2013 / Auto Accidents
After last week’s crash involving a tourist bus in Texas, a great deal of attention has suddenly been put on the tourist bus industry. Questions about safety, maintenance, and training are drawing the most attention in these talks, and serious considerations may be made by both Federal and State regulatory commissions. But are the buses […]
Five Safety Tips for Florida Motorists During Construction Season
Doug / 04-27-2012 / Auto Accidents
On Monday, we began to discuss the 2012 National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 23-27 this year. The national program now involves virtually every state in country, and the video above is one from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The video features construction workers each offering what they think is the […]
Settlement Reached in Suzuki Motorcycles Defect Case
Doug / 12-31-2010 / Motorcycle accident
A preliminary approval has been granted by the U.S. District Court in a breach of warranty class action lawsuit that was filed against the American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation over damages that were allegedly caused by a defective design in the 2005 and 2006 Suzuki GSX-R motorcycles. The settlement has been negotiated […]
Motorcycle Accident Awarded $1.975 Million Settlement
Doug / 12-23-2010 / Motorcycle accident
When 40 year old Robert M. Gianguzzo was struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle, he was thrown roughly 25 feet through the air. When EMT’s arrived Gianguzzo said that he was having trouble breathing. Gianguzzo was transported to the nearest hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Joseph Presti age 83 […]
Settlement Reached with Harley Davidson
Doug / 12-22-2010 / Motorcycle accident
Anyone who knows anything about motorcycles is well aware of the name Harley Davidson, and is well aware of the danger involved in riding a motorcycle. A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a firefighter who was left as a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident. The 2004 accident on an Arizona interstate […]
Former Attica Guard Awarded Millions
Doug / 12-20-2010 / Motorcycle accident
David Apa, an Attica prison guard was injured while riding his motorcycle in August of 2007. The cause of the accident was Dr. Barbara Radolinski who veered in front of his motorcycle in her vehicle. Apa lost his job at Attica because of surgeries required due to the accident because he was not covered by […]
Disclaimer: All verdicts and settlements listed here are gross amounts before deductions for attorney fees and costs. Past results do not guarantee similar results in the future. Most cases result in a lower recovery. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result. Before choosing a lawyer, ask for written information about the lawyer's legal qualifications and experience.
