Florida Personal Injury Claim A personal injury case is a legal claim filed by alleged victims of an auto accident injury due to negligent conduct by another party. Attorneys must be able to prove that the other party was negligent in exercising reasonable care in the situation. Common Florida personal injury claims include slip and…
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How Do I Avoid a Wrong-Way Car Accident?
Avoiding a Wrong-Way Car Accident In 2015, Florida had close to 2,000 wrong-way car accidents. Car accidents can happen suddenly at times when you are least expecting them. One type of accident is the wrong-way car accident. Although most people attribute wrong-way car accidents to driving under the influence, there are many other factors that…
Read MoreDealing with Florida Road Rage? How to Merge Safely
OH MY GOD IS THIS IDIOT GOING TO HIT ME? Jodat: Off the Cuff In this video, Gary Jodat discusses the proper way to merge during high-stress and heavy traffic to avoid the dangers and consequences of Florida road rage. I’m driving and I’m sick of the lights and the traffic and just want to get…
Read MoreYour Best Defense Against Aggressive Driving
Your Best Defense Against Aggressive Driving Tips to Avoid Auto Accidents in Sarasota Nobody expects to get involved in an auto accident when getting behind the wheel of the car. Unfortunately, you risk being involved in an auto accident in Sarasota every time you are on the road. Although most drivers practice safe driving techniques to…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents in Sarasota Hundreds of Florida motorcycle riders die in accidents every year, and thousands more suffer serious, and sometimes life-changing injuries. The Florida Department of Transportation reports that while the overall number of traffic-related injuries has declined in recent years, motorcycle accident injuries have increased by 50 percent, and motorcycle accident fatalities have increased…
Read MoreFlorida Motorcycle Accidents that Involve Stationary Objects
As any motorcycle rider knows, fixed objects in the roadway present a constant danger to motorcyclists, far greater than to other motorists. According to the Hurt Report published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), approximately 25% of Florida motorcycle accidents involved in the study were single-vehicle collisions in which the motorcycle crashed into the…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Case? Sarasota Accident Lawyers at Jodat
Sarasota Motorcycle Accident Lawyers For most people, a motorcycle accident is a life-changing experience. Fortunately, when someone else is at fault, the law provides injured riders with an opportunity to recover just compensation. In this article, we discuss some of the keys to filing a successful lawsuit or insurance claim following a motorcycle collision. Contact…
Read MoreMotorcycles Dangerous? Venice Accident Attorneys Weigh In
If you own a motorcycle, you’ve heard all of the typical questions: Isn’t riding a motorcycle dangerous? Are you going to sell your motorcycle after you have a child? Do you drive that thing on the highway? The experienced Venice Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Jodat Law Group have seen the danger and damage that can…
Read MoreFlorida Motorcycle Accidents: Compensation for Motorcycle Injuries
Florida Motorcycle Accidents and Resulting Injuries Your ability to be compensated for head and neck injuries sustained as a result of Florida motorcycle accidents will depend on the nature of the accident in which you were injured and your state’s helmet law. Overwhelming evidence suggests that wearing a helmet significantly reduces a cyclist’s chance of suffering…
Read MoreAlcohol and Motorcycle Injuries
Motorcycle Accident Prevention Since the 1960’s, American culture has glamorized motorcycle riding in films like Easy Rider and television shows like Sons of Anarchy. Characters defy the mainstream and live life on their own terms. In fiction and in real life, riders may gather in bars and at annual gatherings to celebrate their camaraderie. Unfortunately,…
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