Everything You Need to Know About Child Car Seat Safety If you’re a parent, car seat safety is probably your number one concern when driving whether you have an infant, toddler, or young child. And that concern is well founded. Car accidents are the number two cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the number one cause of death for children ag ... Read More
It is commonly accepted that the police will be out patrolling over a holiday weekend. Many think of this as a massive inconvenience as they must watch how they drive. Rather than getting to their destinations as quickly as possible to begin relaxing and enjoying the day, they must worry about speed traps. But the police are out not as an inconveni ... Read More
As you probably know, all Florida drivers are required to have car insurance. Insurance policies, however, are far from one-size-fits-all. Each policy contains a number of clauses, and deductibles and premiums vary depending on many factors. One of the most important aspects of Florida car insurance is known as Personal Injury Protection (PIP). The ... Read More
The fact that companies are seeking out ways to provide folks with alternative transportation methods is a very promising trend. Fewer cars on the road means less traffic and a smaller impact on the environment. While these experiments are important, they aren’t always handled in the safest manner. Case in point are the electric scooters flooding A ... Read More
There are many misconceptions surrounding auto accident cases, most of them perpetuated by massive insurance companies looking to protect their bottom line and warp public perception in their favor. While these myths come in a variety of forms, perhaps the most destructive is the idea that if you bring suit after a car accident, the other party is ... Read More
With nearly 264 million vehicles on the road and 218 million registered drivers, the United States’ roads are among the busiest in the world. As a result, they’re also a major contributor to global crash fatality and injury statistics. Even with the advent of new vehicle safety systems, every year, an average of 6 million auto accidents take place ... Read More
With the rise of personal injury cases over the past few decades, the need for dedicated personal injury lawyers was realized some time ago. In essence, a personal injury lawyer is a specialized litigator who seeks justice for clients who have suffered as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another person or entity. Put simply, the role o ... Read More
When you’re injured in an auto accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Failing to do so within 14 days could cost you your personal injury protection (PIP). Even if you make the prudent move and get treated, you may be asked by the other party’s insurance company to undergo an independent medical exam (IME). While an IME sounds innoc ... Read More
In the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation, Thomas Jefferson writes, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” We all know these words, but we rarely t ... Read More
This four-legged cutie named “Peeps” belongs to Angye Fox, but next month it could be your fur baby’s chance for the spotlight. Distasio Law Firm wants to feature your pets! The winning entry will receive a $25 gift card and get get to see their pet in next month’s newsletter! To Enter: Visit our Facebook p ... Read More
Keeping Your Loved One Safe After making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, your worst fear may be that they will be mistreated or receive inadequate care. While the vast majority of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other communities geared toward caring for seniors are reputable and trustworthy, instances of miscond ... Read More
When it comes to hopping into our cars and heading off on our journey, rarely do we consider the dangers that can arise from this typically uneventful part of live. But with the number of reported auto accidents increasing by a staggering 1 million instances over the past 10 years and the fatality rate tipping the 40,000 mark for the third year in ... Read More
This four-legged cutie named “Noodle” belongs to Emma Hemness, but next month it could be your fur baby’s chance for the spotlight. Distasio Law Firm wants to feature your pets! The winning entry will receive a $25 gift card and get get to see their pet in next month’s newsletter! To Enter: Visit our Facebo ... Read More
With over 15 million cars and more than 6 million other vehicles currently on the State’s roads, it’s no surprise that a trip behind the wheel is part and parcel of the average Floridian’s day. Unfortunately though, not all trips deliver passengers and drivers safely from A to B. Last year alone, over 400,000 car accidents resulted in nearly 170,00 ... Read More
The following is a guest post from Avery Appelman, a criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Avery and his team specialize in DUI, drug and traffic offenses, and he regularly blogs about a wide range of criminal law topics. If you ever need legal assistance when visiting Minnesota, give Avery and his team a call. In all walks of life, ... Read More
