Sometimes stereotypes are accurate, but often they are far, far off the mark and that is certainly the case when it comes to long-haul truckers. It seems they are almost invariably depicted in the media as drawling, dimwitted dropouts, but the fact is that the vast majority of big-rig drivers are well-educated, totally professional and–bar…
According to an investigative report by the Orlando Sentinel, at least 101 Florida theme park lawsuits have been filed since 2004 against Disney, Universal or Busch Entertainment, involving allegations that people were injured by rides or attractions. However, none of the cases have reached a jury, with confidential settlements reached in most of the lawsuits….
At the TRIPP LAW FIRM, we are committed to helping injury victims and family members in wrongful death cases recover financially from serious accidents. As a law firm that limits its practice to personal injury cases, we realize insurance companies aren’t usually willing to offer compensation that reflects the full financial impact of an injury….
The AP (4/1, Metzler) reports, “Yamaha Motor Corp. USA recalled about 120,000 off-highway recreational vehicles for repairs Tuesday, after two models were involved in 46 deaths.” The company has recalled “all Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles…for repairs designed to prevent accidents that resulted in 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries.” Most of the “incidents…
As the school year draws to a close, summertime marks a time when students have more free time, some of which may be unsupervised and include access to an ATV. REMEMBER – ATV’s are NOT TOYS! There are almost 25 million Americans operating ATVs in the United States. It is important that students and parents…
The AP (4/2) reports, “Motorcycle shops apparently won’t get a pass on a new anti-lead law that has kept dirt bikes and ATVs for children off showroom floors” as “staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission have decided against recommending an exemption for” them.
According to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) some of the most dangerous intersections in Pinellas County are in Largo, Florida. Driving in Largo, Florida could mean that you are more vulnerable to car crash than elsewhere in Pinellas County according to this data. The MPO recently released its annual traffic crash statistics for Pinellas County….
One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different car safety seats on the market,…
As Part Of National Safe Kids Week, U.S. Coast Guard Reminds Parents To Make Their Kids Wear Life Jackets WASHINGTON – The U. S. Coast Guard reminds parents that their children should always wear a life jacket while boating. “National SAFE KIDS Week is a perfect time to remember the importance of life jackets,” said…
At the TRIPP LAW FIRM, we are committed to helping injury victims and family members in wrongful death cases recover financially from serious accidents. As a law firm that limits its practice to personal injury cases, we realize insurance companies aren’t usually willing to offer compensation that reflects the full financial impact of an injury….