Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Generally In 2000, motorcycle fatalities accounted for about 8% of all traffic fatalities in Florida, but by 2008 the percentage had increased to 17.8%. By 2010, motorcycle fatalities dropped to 14.3% of all traffic fatalities. In 2011, motorcycle fatalities have returned to 2008 levels, accounting for 17.0% of all traffic fatalities. Alcohol and Motorcycle Accidents: […]
Let’s Make Our Roads Safer
Nearly four thousand people were killed in truck crashes in 2011. While fatal truck crashes often cost over $4.3 million, federal law only requires cargo truck drivers to maintain insurance policies for $750,000 dollars. Injured motorists and taxpayers are left to pay the difference. If trucking companies are not accountable, the safety and financial security […]
Is a Modified Golf Cart a Motor Vehicle?
In the recent case of Angelotta v. Security National Insurance, the 5th District Court of Appeal addressed the question of whether a golf cart can be considered a “vehicle.” Facts In 2008, a resident of The Villages was operating a modified golf cart on a public roadway when he “sideswiped a car and then crashed […]
Legislative Proposal Seeks Tougher Penalties for Drivers Who Leave the Scene of an Accident
A recent proposal in the Florida Senate, known as the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act, seeks to create tougher penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a hit and run bicycle accident. The proposed legislation is named after Aaron Cohen, a triathlete and father who was killed when he was struck by a vehicle […]
What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
After being involved in a car accident or injured as a result of the negligence of another person, you probably want to know how much you should expect to recover. Although each case is different, below are some factors we take into consideration when attempting to determine the value of a personal injury case: <li […]
Common Auto Accident Questions
When you are involved in an auto accident, you are bound to have many questions. Below is a list of commonly asked questions people have after being injured in an auto accident. If you do not find the answer to your question here, contact Attorney Gordon Glover for a free case evaluation today at our […]
Is Golf Cart Insurance Necessary?
Golf carts are common in The Villages and throughout central Florida (read more on golf cart rules in The Villages, FL). After purchasing a golf cart, one must decide if he/she is going to purchase golf cart insurance. However, before purchasing golf cart insurance, it is important to know if you have a traditional golf […]
The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Most people do not realize the importance of uninsured motorist coverage. This type of auto insurance covers damages to a person injured in an automobile accident when the at-fault driver either does not have insurance coverage or does not have an adequate amount coverage. In essence, uninsured motorist coverage takes the place of liability coverage […]
New PIP Law in Effect
1. Initial treatment must be obtained within fourteen (14) days from the date of the accident. The initial medical treatment must be lawfully provided, supervised, ordered, or prescribed by a licenses physician (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopath (D.O.), Dentist or Chiropractic Physician, or provided in a hospital or medical facility. 2. PIP will only pay for […]
Bicycle and Large Truck Accident Deaths Increase
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic has reported that fatalities in 2011 dropped 1.9% to their lowest level since 1949. However, deaths of bicyclists and occupants of large trucks rose sharply last year. Bicyclist deaths jumped 8.7% and deaths of occupants of large trucks increased 20%. In addition, more people died in distraction-related crashes, […]