April showers may bring May flowers, but they don’t create good conditions for driving. Poor visibility, hydroplaning, and delayed reaction times are just some of the hazards that come along with spring weather, so drivers need to be prepared to face adverse conditions when it’s pouring outside. Hydroplaning is the most dangerous threat you’ll face…
Construction in the summer is almost as inevitable as the arrival of the season itself, and it can be really frustrating to experience increased traffic and delays on your route. Despite the benefits that roadwork gives us, we understand that conditions in the meantime are necessarily slower and more dangerous. Plus, there’s the potential to…
The idea of being hit by a car while you’re walking might not seem very likely, but being struck by two tons of moving steel is an unfortunate possibility for anyone walking near a roadway. But if you are ever struck, there are some very specific steps you need to take to keep yourself safe…
Sadly, road rage is an all too common problem on America’s highways. Fast speeds, high powered cars, and tight schedules sometimes combine to create a dangerous and aggressive reaction on the roads. Miami’s heat and sunshine are great, but unfortunately we also experience our fair share of aggressive drivers. A recent case here in Miami…
I-95 is an amazing highway that connects almost the entire East Coast, and it is essential for the efficiency and traffic flow we enjoy in America. However, it’s also a dangerous and busy highway in Florida, and one of the most dangerous in the whole country. In 2010, for example, the Florida section of I-95…
Every year, around 1,300,000 people die from accidents that happen on the road. This means that each day, about 3,000 precious lives are being taken away due to split seconds of carelessness, lapses in judgment, or failure to comply to road rules. You know what else is surprising? One of the top culprits responsible for…
As the holiday season approaches, so does the looming threat of snow. Snow, for all its fun qualities and potential for play, can be a real threat to drivers on the road. Hazardous conditions like black ice and impaired visibility due to snowfall increase the chance of injury on the road. Luckily, Attorney Big Al…
In light of recent DUI convictions, especially that of NFL player Michael Floyd, Attorney Big Al of the 1-800-HURT-123 firm expresses his concern over the scope and prevalence of drunk driving in America. He offers his tips on how to best avoid drunk driving and the best ways to stay safe on the roads. Michael…
Despite the promise of optimism of a new year, 2017 is a good time to reflect on the lessons that 2016 can teach us. Attorney Big Al of the 1-800-HURT-123 firm handles thousands of accident cases each year, and with this expertise and the release of the Association For Safe International Road Travel’s newest annual…
After a summer of increased crash rates, Florida is one of many states to respond to the increased fatalities by cracking down on mobile phone usage while driving. Attorney Big Al of the 1-800-HURT-123 firm, a personal injury litigator with years of experience dealing with distracted driving cases, weighs in to offer strategies for avoiding…