CGWC Orlando Injury Attorney Blog

Orlando, Florida

Real Risk On Halloween: Cars - Friday, October 30, 2009

While parents are well aware of urban myths, legends, or rare realities of razor blades in apples or poisoned candy, the fact is that your child is more likely to be injured by a car when trick or treating than to be poisoned or injured by bad candy. In fact, some news services report that children under 15 years of age are 4.5 times more likely to die in a car crash on Halloween than on any other evening of the year. Most of these accidents occur during trick or treat time, between 4 P.M. and 8 P.M.

  • Make sure no one drinks and drives if you host a Halloween party;
  • Remind your children to "Stop, Look and Listen" when crossing streets;
  • Consider safety when choosing costumes, including nighttime visibility;
  • Consider using reflective tape on costumes;
  • Have your children carry flashlights and trick or treat in groups;
  • Have an adult accompany the children when trick or treating;
  • If you're driving, never assume a pedestrian will yield to your right of way;
  • If you're driving, pay attention for children exiting driveways, sidewalks and medians;
  • If you're driving, stay off your cell phone;
  • If you're driving, stay below the speed limit.

From The Florida Firm, have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Labels:

Halloween Safety Tips - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Halloween is supposed to be fun, but it should also be safe. Using some common sense guidelines and these safety tips, enjoy Halloween safely:

  1. A responsible adult or teenager should be with kids.
  2. Kids should go out in groups, preferably limited to four or five members who all know each other.
  3. If a child thinks he is too old to be accompanied by an adult, he is probably too old to be trick or treating.
  4. Organized parties are on alternative to trick or treating.
  5. Incorporate safety into costumes: costumes must allow freedom of movement; use face paint instead of masks to avoid blocking vision; costumes should be either light colored or with reflective material or tape; any accessories should be obvious "imitations" and not reaslistic enough to be mistaken for the real thing.
  6. Make an extra effort to eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway.
  7. Have your children carry emergency identification cards or bracelets.
  8. At least one person in the group should carry a flashlight.
  9. Never eat anything until you're home and the treats have been examined.
  10. Stay in your own neighborhood and only go to houses that are well lit.
  11. Keep your distance from strangers.
  12. Don't go into a stranger's house.
  13. Don't cross streets except at intersections and look both ways.
  14. Keep your home's exterior lights on.
  15. Keep your pets inside on Halloween night.
  16. Know where your children are and what their itinerary is.
  17. Report suspicious activites.
  18. Do not leave your home unattended on Halloween night.
  19. Do not invited trick or treaters into your home.
  20. Avoid dark areas and stay in well lighted areas.
Have a safe and Happy Halloween.

Labels:

Intersection Collisions Deadly - Sunday, October 25, 2009

Some of the worst and deadliest accidents are collisions at intersections. Saturday night, two more Central Floridians were killed in a collision at an intersection at busy Clyde Morris Boulevard. These collisions are often the result of a distracted driver or a tired driver who fails to see a red light or stop sign.

If you or a loved one is involved in an intersection collision, don't wait until it's too late. All accident claims must be brought within specified deadlines or they are lost forever. Call The Florida Firm for a free consultation.

Labels:

Motorcycle Accidents - Sunday, October 18, 2009

Another motorcyclist died today in a Lake County accident when the driver of a pickup truck apparently collided with the motorcycle when making a left turn into its path. Motorcycle deaths are unfortunately all to common. In 2006 alone almost 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in accidents.

If you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle accident, you need an experience motorcycle accident attorney to assure you get the settlement you deserve. Call The Florida Firm for a free consultation about your legal rights.

Labels:

Defective Consumer Products All Too Common - Saturday, October 17, 2009

Defective products are recalled from the market almost every week. All too often, simple consumer products we take for granted are accidents waiting to happen due to poor manufacturing methods, negligent design, careless quality control, and poor inspections. Just recently, the Consumer Products Safety Commission recalled an office chair sold to countless unsuspecting customers of Office Depot. Here at The Florida Firm, we have handled two defective office chair cases in just the past few years. Both accidents were caused by product failures such as seat bracket or other materials failure. Both products were manufactured in China and imported for sale in American stores. Both accidents involved serious injuries like spine injuries and traumatic brain injuries resulting in surgery, decreased mobility, memory loss, loss, decreased cognitive functioning, and hearing loss.


If you or a loved one is injured by a defective product, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation or get a free consultation online.

Labels:

Pedestrian Accidents - Thursday, October 15, 2009

Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are all too common in Central Florida. Just last night, a pedestrian was killed while crossing S.R. 46 in Seminole County. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a pedestrian is injured every 8 minutes in America in an auto accident. A pedestrian is killed every 113 minutes.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an automobile or pedestrian accident, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation about your legal rights.

Labels:

Thousands Die In Auto Accidents With Big Rigs - Friday, October 09, 2009

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, over 37,000 people died in automobile accidents in 2008. Large trucks are often involved in fatal accidents. There are many large numbers of trucks on the roads and they travel long distances. They are also difficult to stop especially when traveling at highway speeds due to their size and cargo weight.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident or an accident with a big rig, call The Florida Firm for a free consultation about your legal rights.

Labels:

What To Do If You're In An Auto Accident - Friday, October 02, 2009

When you're involved in an auto accident, it can be hard to think straight for most people. But before it happens, commit these tips to memory. First, get medical attention for you and anyone else involved, even if there are no obvious injuries. If you don't feel the effects right away, it often only takes a few minutes or hours to begin to feel some pain or discomfort that was initially masked by your adrenaline flow. Second, call the authorities and have the accident investigated, even if it appears initially to be relatively minor. Without an accident report, there's no public record the accident happened and it could be your word against some unscrupulous motorist. Try to keep a camera in your car, and if you don't have a camera, don't forget that most cell phones have cameras. Take photos of the scene and the vehicles. Finally, get information regarding the other vehicles and drivers, the location of the accident, etc.

If you're hurt in any kind of accident, protect yourself and contact The Florida Firm for a free legal consultation.

Labels:

Colling, Gilbert, Wright, and Carter
Practice Areas 1-866-FLA-FIRM
407-712-7300
Home NavLine Our Firm NavLine Attorneys NavLine Verdicts
Settlements NavLine Articles NavLine Legal Blog NavLine Contact

  • * Required Field