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Driver Distraction and How to Prove It Distracted driving is a leading cause of death in America. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3,450 people died in 2016 due to driver distraction. In 2015, there were close to 400,000 car and motor vehicle accidents due to distracted drivers. Why driver distraction is dangerous There are three main reasons why driver […]

Why Truck Accidents Are So Dangerous – Lulich & Attorneys There are many different types of trucks – tankers, 18-wheelers, box trucks, pickup trucks, and others. What trucks have in common is that they are generally much bigger and heavier than cars. The height, weight, and lengths of trucks are much larger than most vehicles. Trucks are generally designed to carry cargo and shipments. Some […]

Steps to Take after a Car Accident – Lulich & Attorneys According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there were more than 400,000 traffic crashes in Florida in 2017. 686,590 drivers were involved in these accidents. Many more passengers were involved. More than a quarter-million people suffered some type of injury. More than 20,000 people were incapacitated. When a non-fatal car accident occurs, […]

The Dangers of Drowsy Driving – Lulich & Attorneys According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, driving while tired poses a severely dangerous risk to drivers, passengers, and anyone in the path of the cars being driven. Driver fatigue is generally due to not getting a full night’s rest. Other contributing factors to drowsy driving include sleep disorders, drinking alcohol, using medications, […]

Common Personal Injury Mistakes Clients Make – Lulich & Attorneys Accident victims often make several personal injury mistakes. The sooner a driver, passenger, construction worker, pedestrian, patient, or anyone hurt in any type of accident call a lawyer – the better chances they have to make a just settlement. In Florida, in 2017, there were more than 400,000 vehicle accidents. Most of those occupants should […]

Common Types of Car Accident Injuries – Lulich & Attorneys Every type of accident can cause a variety of different car accident injuries.  Car accident injuries are mostly due to the incredible force of large metal vehicles traveling at high rates of speed. Most cars are not designed to handle crashes of more than a few miles an hour. While cars do have hoods, doors, […]

Why Burn Injury Accidents Happen – Lulich & Attorneys Burn injures can devastate the lives of the victims and the families who lose a loved one. 486,000 people sought treatment for burn injuries in 2016 according to the American Burn Association. Many burn injuries are preventable. Burns due to residential fires, car crashes, exposure to scalding water, and chemicals are common. Victims who survive […]

Florida Lost Wages in Car Accidents – Lulich & Attorneys A car accident is stressful. A totaled vehicle, injuries, medical bills, and insurance companies are just a few things that may involve your immediate attention. However, bills may start to pile up when you have sustained serious injuries and you cannot work. Exactly what do Lost Wages mean?  Lost wages is the difference between the […]

Safer Teenage Car Recommendations – Lulich & Attorneys According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Data Loss Institute, teenage deaths are disproportionately high. Teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers who are more than 20 years old. 16 and 17-year-olds are twice as likely to be killed as 18 and 19-year-olds.  A safer […]