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Safety first for motorcyclists in Florida

All motorcyclists in the state of Florida, especially those 45 years and older, should be aware of the dangers surrounding them as they ride and the options they have if a motorcycle accident should occur.

Many times, motorists in cars prove to be negligent behind the wheel, causing accidents that affect those riding motorcycles. Car drivers often fail to acknowledge riders or give them space while on the road. In any accident, however, the motorcyclist is at risk for suffering the worst injuries. In Florida, riders cannot get personal injury protection coverage on a bike, so staying as safe as possible is essential.

Which driving habit causes 2 million crashes annually?

A recent examination of motorist behavior reveals that the possibility of a car accident is greatly heightened by improper use of turn signals. In promoting safe driving, many focus their attention on such things as cell phone use or texting while driving, but a surprising number of car accidents in Florida and across the nation are caused by misuse of turn signals.

About two million car crashes a year are related to misuse of the turn signal. Drivers fail to activate a turn signal when doing such things as changing lanes. It is also confusing to other motorists when a driver neglects to switch off a turn signal when it is no longer needed. A research study reveals that motorists engage in such improper use of turn signals about 48 percent of the time, an astonishingly high figure. Even when making a full turn onto another street, motorists make such errors approximately one in every four instances.

Negligent pilot causes plane crash killing 152 people

A report on the worst aviation accident ever in Pakistan states that a negligent pilot and a crew unwilling to challenge his poor judgment caused the recent disaster, which took the lives of all of the 152 people on board. While the plane crash occurred out of the country, people in Florida watched the results of the tragedy with horror.

The report indicated that the flight crew improperly tried to circle and land at an airport in terrible weather in violation of all established standards and procedures. There was heavy rain blowing against the plane, and the pilot's available visibility was grossly impaired. Instead of landing on the air field, the plane smashed into the surrounding hills.

Woman receives $65,000 for wrongful death of her dog

Florida animal lovers may have been pleased by a recent case in which a woman was awarded over $65,000 for the wrongful death of her dog. While animal legal issues are separate from personal injury issues, this case may have set a precedent because it regarded the pet more like a family member than property. In all states, including Florida, pets are legally considered to be property. Even in the event that a pet dies, owners are typically only awarded their replacement amount.

This lawsuit was filed in Colorado and sought damages for both emotional distress and negligence from a cleaning company. According to reports, the dog died after being struck by a car during the time that employees from a cleaning service were performing work at a woman's house.

Neglect of building's gate causes child's death

Under Florida premises liability law, owners and managers of buildings have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions of their property to prevent injuries. In the event that they cannot fix a problem, owners must properly warn the public of the presence of the hazardous condition. If property owners are negligent, they are liable for any injuries that are sustained on their property.

A 7-year-old girl in Tampa, Florida died on April 11 when a heavy metal entrance gate at the apartment building she lived in fell on her. The accident occurred at approximately 7 a.m. while she and other children who live in the area were on their way to their school bus stop.

100-year-old driver causes motorcycle accident

A man that some Florida residents would argue should not have been behind the wheel of a vehicle to begin with was recently involved in a serious accident. The 100-year-old man has not yet been cited for his role in the motorcycle accident that left an individual in critical condition.

The accident took place when a Buick Century went to turn left and collided with a motorcycle, driven by a 22-year-old man from Apollo Beach. The man behind the wheel of the Buick was 100 years old, adding to the already raging debate whether elderly drivers should be subject to increased testing prior to having driving privileges renewed.

Hit-and-run accidents surge in Central Florida

A car accident can be both dangerous and frustrating at the same time. This frustration can sky rocket when the driver who caused the accident does not stop at the scene, but instead, flees from the accident. This is not an uncommon scenario, especially in Florida where these types of car accidents have reached epidemic proportions for unknown reasons.

The Florida Highway Patrol stated that it sees about 20 to 25 hit-and-run accidents per day in Central Florida. This average could very well be a higher figure if you take into account hit-and-run accidents that the Florida Highway Patrol does not handle. In 2011, the FHP handled 8,684 hit-and-run accidents, equating to around 724 per month. The number of these accidents has surged in recent years, considering the fact that the daily average was 10 to 14 just four years ago.

The most popular plane in America may be prone to damage

A recent string of structural failures on Boeing 737 planes has left transportation experts skeptical about the safety and quality measures used by the company. New findings, along with conflicting information released by Boeing leaders, has bolstered this sentiment. Travelers throughout the nation, including Florida, may be at an increased risk of a plane crash due to defective plane parts.

The Boeing 737 is the most popular plane for inter-city flights. In fact, one of these planes takes off or lands every 2.5 seconds. Boeing had cornered the market with the 737's advantageous combination of durability and speed. The plane quickly became the worldwide "workhorse" model.

Jury calls for improvements of department after man's death

The jury overhearing the wrongful death case of a detained 18-year-old Florida man has determined criminal charges cannot be filed against the jail's guards. The decision was made by the jury because death from neglect in juvenile jail circumstances is not currently addressed by state law. Following this tragedy, however, people want the law changed.

After hearing the jury's ruling, the family of the victim is filing a civil suit against the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, in the hope that future occurrences of neglect will be avoided.

Costco held responsible for woman's slip and fall

A popular retail chain has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 to a woman who fell and was hurt in one of their stores. Costco, who also has over 20 stores in Florida, was unanimously held responsible for the premises liability claim during a jury trial.

The victim has suffered from limited mobility and chronic pain as a result of the incident. The woman received about $90,000 for past and future medical expenses in addition to $325,000 for pain and suffering.

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