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Florida Ranks Top Three in Hit-and-Run Accidents
Florida finds itself at the top spot on a troubling list. The Sunshine State ranks alongside New Mexico and Louisiana in the top 3 states for hit-and-run accidents per capita. And a study conducted by the American Automobile Association found that from 2006 to 2016, nationwide rates of hit-and-run accidents have increased. Across the country,...
Read MoreQuiet Hybrid Cars and Pedestrians
More Floridians are out walking and riding bikes than ever before, but there could be a silent danger lurking that we must be aware of. In the past, pedestrians and bikers could hear vehicles approaching, but with more quiet hybrid cars on the road, they may not always know if a vehicle is nearby. Now...
Read MoreTrump Is Rolling Back Trucking Safety Regulations
President Trump's administration is rolling back safety regulations in the trucking industry, some of which hadn't yet been implemented. Among these are regulations which require annual inspections of commercial bus operators, as well as a requirement stating that all railroads must have at least two crew members per train. In addition, the administration repealed a...
Read MoreSafety Tips When Driving Near Large Trucks
Sharing the road with big trucks is a fact of life. Whether you're driving on I-95, I-295, I-10 or one of the other countless highways and roadways in the Jacksonville area, you're going to encounter 18-wheelers. Big rigs can be intimidating because of their size and noise alone. And they do pose a danger, largely...
Read MoreFlorida Motorcycle Passengers at Higher Risk of Head Injuries
Nobody needs to be told that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, especially in the event of an accident. A recent report from Reuters, though, reveals that motorcycle passengers are more likely than riders to become victims of traumatic brain injuries. Citing a study appearing on The Jama Network, Reuters notes that motorcycle passengers suffered...
Read MoreStem Cell Clinics Pose Health Threat
Hundreds of stem cell treatment clinics are popping up all over the country, including many in Jacksonville, and they are posing an alarming potential health threat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public that these clinics may be misleading consumers with promises of cures for everything from orthopedic injuries to auto-immune diseases....
Read MoreTeen Drivers and Accident Risks
If you think you've been hearing about more young drivers being involved in accidents on Florida roadways, you're right. And the numbers may be even worse than you imagine. Statistics from the state's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 were involved in 63,591 accidents...
Read MoreWith IKEA Opening In Jacksonville, Be Mindful Of Dresser Recall
The furniture store IKEA recently opened to great fanfare in Jacksonville. However, before shopping for new furniture, customers need to be aware of a potentially deadly danger lurking in their current home furniture. The death of an 8th child has prompted Ikea to relaunch a recall effort of its "Malm" and other dressers. The dresser is...
Read MoreTraffic Accident Rates Continue to Rise
It's about more than texting while driving A new comprehensive report published by the NHTSA showed that traffic accident fatalities are once again on the rise - in comparison with previous years. In fact, 2016 showed some of the highest accident rates since 2007. The primary cause of this increase in accidents was not due...
Read MoreBicycle Accidents Are Still On The Rise In Florida
Bike riding is a passion for many of us at The Pajcic Firm. Steve and Michael Pajcic usually ride their bikes to the office each day. And they are not alone. Over the last few years, biking has seen a gain in popularity among Floridians, and it isn't hard to see why. Biking has always...
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