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Fatigued Truck Drivers Are A Major Cause of Highway Accidents In Florida

Published on: December 1, 2022 | By Roger P. Foley

Recently, I was driving South on I-95 from Daytona Beach to Palm Beach County and encountered a tractor trailer that nearly sideswiped my vehicle. Luckily, I swerved and braked to avoid the accident. I was behind the 18-wheeler and noticed that the big rig failed to maintain a single lane, he was going onto the right shoulder then back over to the middle lane continuously. At one point he drove the center of the big truck down the shoulder lane nearly colliding with an emergency road vehicle that was helping a stranded motorist.

My passenger, Mario, happens to be a cinematographer with The Media Kraken, and began videoing the near catastrophic consequences of when a semi-trailer crashes. During this time, I called Florida Highway Patrol to have the vehicle stopped. FHP located us and followed the truck momentarily, making their own observations, and two FHP vehicles activated their overheadlights and the trucker pulled over. We later learned it was not a dui or a medical condition but a fatigued driver. Accordingly, it led me to write this blog. After all, I am a personal injury lawyer that represents victims of truck driving accidents.

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Pre-Existing Medical Condition

Published on: October 21, 2022 | By Roger P. Foley

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If you have a pre-existing medical condition, an injury can become significantly worse when a new accident occurs. This is because the original condition may have caused damage to your body that makes it more vulnerable to further injury. For example, if you have arthritis in your knees, a fall could result in a much more serious injury than if you did not have arthritis. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it is important to be extra careful to avoid accidents and injuries. Unfortunately, we can be careful but an accident can always occur if and when others act negligently.

Pre-existing injuries can complicate personal injury cases. If you have a pre-existing condition, it may be difficult to prove that your injury was caused by the accident and not by the pre-existing condition.

There are a few things you can do to try to overcome this obstacle. First, get medical treatment for your injury as soon as possible after the accident. This will help to establish that the injury was caused by the accident and not by the pre-existing condition.

What Is Accident Report Privilege In Florida And What Does It Mean For You As A Driver Or Passenger Involved In A Car Accident?

Published on: August 4, 2022 | By Roger P. Foley

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Accident report privilege is a law in Florida that protects drivers and passengers that are involved in a car accident from having their statements used against them in court. This means that if you are involved in an accident, the information that you provide to law enforcement can not be used against you in a civil or criminal court.

Florida Statute 316.062 provides that the driver of any vehicle that is involved in a motor vehicle crash resulting in injury or death SHALL provide:

Name, address and registration of vehicle they were driving; and

Child Car Seats: What You Need to Know

Published on: July 26, 2022 | By Roger P. Foley

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It’s no secret that car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in children. Every 25 seconds, a child is involved in a car crash while riding as a passenger. Every day, around 500 children get injured in car accidents in the United States. However, when car seats are installed correctly, they can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure your child is as safe as possible when traveling in a car. One way to do this is by using a child car seat. But with so many different types and brands on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for your child. In this blog post, West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer, Rp Foley, will discuss the different types of child car seats and what the Florida law says about keeping your children safe while in an automobile.

There are three main types of child car seats: rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats. Each type has its own set of safety features and is designed for a different age group.

Driving In The Rain In West Palm Beach (Helpful Tips To Avoid A Car Crash)

Published on: July 20, 2022 | By Roger P. Foley

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The rainy season in West Palm Beach typically lasts from May until October. During this time the area experiences an average of 12 inches of rainfall per month. The rains usually come in the form of thunderstorms, which can sometimes be severe.

While the weather can be a bit unpredictable during this time of year, it’s also one of the most beautiful times to be in West Palm Beach. The area is lush and green, and the rains help to cool off the hot summer temperatures.

However, the rainy season can also be a dangerous time to be on the roads. Due to the increased rainfall, the roads can become slick and slippery. This can lead to a higher number of car accidents. As a West Palm Beach Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyer, my office understands that: