How Safe Are You When You Fly?

Your odds of being involved in a fatal aviation accident are extremely small – along the lines of 1 in 10 million – so flying is an extremely safe proposition, particularly when doing it with the top airlines, which almost literally doubles your odds for a safe flight. But just as with anything else in life, flying accidents do happen. Aviation mishaps are most commonly linked to three primary sources: Pilot error, mechanical errors in the aircraft itself, and inclement weather – such a lightning strikes, heavy winds, hazardous storms, and fog. Other potential causes of aviation accidents include air traffic control mistakes, cabin or cargo hold fires, bird strikes, and sabotage. If you or a loved one have been injured in an aviation accident, through no fault of your own, you might be entitled to legal compensation for your pain and suffering. The Professional Aviation Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have the necessary experience and expertise regarding all the relevant laws in Florida, which is absolutely vital for the success of any aviation accident case. Call us toll-free, at 800-835-5762 &…Read More

Majority of Americans favor tougher texting-while-driving laws

The results to a survey conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) show two thirds of the respondents being in favor of stronger enforcement of the existing texting while driving laws, and half of those respondents also favor harsher penalties – such as loss of the driver’s license and higher car insurance premiums – for those ticketed for texting while driving, particularly if they are repeat offenders. In order to reduce your chances of being involved in a texting-while-driving accident, the NSC recommends that you simply switch off your cell phone when you get in your car. It is a natural reaction to answer the phone when it rings, and doing so distracts you from paying full attention to the road with potentially dangerous consequences. A simple pre-set voicemail can inform callers that you are driving and will return their call when it is safe to do so. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident in South Florida resulting from another driver’s texting while driving, you may be entitled to money damages. The attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group,…Read More

Be Prepared For Anything While Driving In South Florida – Including Accidents!

While no one can anticipate being involved in a car crash, accidents do happen, so it is a good idea to always be prepared for such an eventuality. Close to a quarter-million traffic accidents occur in the State of Florida each and every year for a variety of reasons – driver distractions, driver fatigue, excessive speeding, erratic driving patterns, road construction and drunk driving. There are some simple rules to keep in mind to be prepared. Write them down and keep them in your glove compartment; when an accident happens, people may become disoriented and forget what to do. Do not leave the scene of the accident Make sure your vehicle is moved so it does not block traffic Call 911 to report the accident Take witnesses’ names and addresses Take photos of all vehicles involved Report the accident to your insurance company Be careful what you say to the other driver(s), as it could be used against you in legal proceedings If your car is not drivable, request roadside assistance (it is now available in most carmaker plans, or contact the FDOT’s Road Ranger…Read More

Always keep an inexpensive camera in the glove compartment of your car. Accidents, unfortunately, do happen, and it pays to be prepared for any eventuality. For anyone involved in an automobile accident in South Florida caused by the negligence of others, it is extremely important to try to gather and preserve as much evidence as possible to support his argument. If you have been hurt in a car crash, remember the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words – take photos of the car you were driving or in which you were a passenger, and of the actual scene of the accident. And if you’ve suffered injuries, take photos of the extent of those injuries. If you are properly prepared with a camera, keep in mind that sooner is better than later – a photo of the accident scene taken immediately after the collision is worth more than one taken any time later. And a photo of your bruises taken soon after you were injured will tell more than pictures of the same bruises once they have begun to heal. Going forward,…Read More

Toxic Airplane Cabin Air Side Effects Endangering Pilots And Flight Attendants Lawsuits

Toxic airplane cabin air has become a common problem for thousands of airplane people who breathe toxic air every day. It causes a number of health concerns, including headaches, breathing problems, and vision problems, also known as Aerotoxic Syndrome. The symptoms are caused as a result of breathing toxic fumes that circulate many commercial airline cabins. Although most of the effects of toxic airplane cabin air are short-lived, they may result in constant neurological problems. If you are experiencing headaches, breathing issues, vision problems, or any other symptoms after air travel, you may need to contact a law firm who specialize in toxic substance litigation. The toxic substance lawyer will be able to help you if you are entitled to compensation. What Is Aerotoxic Syndrome? The symptoms caused by toxic airplane cabin air are unofficially called Aerotoxic Syndrome. The issue of toxic airplane cabin air has been a controversial topic in the airline industry since many years. Airplane cabin air needs to be pressurized, heated, and then circulated in the cabin to make it suitable for breathing during flight. Many commercial planes are designed to…Read More

The Most Common Workplace Injuries in Hallandale, South Florida

People in all kinds of jobs are under threat of different workplace injuries. According to a recent report from the BLS, sprains, tears, and strains were the most common types of injuries which required the person to take days off of work. They accounted for about 38% of all workplace injuries. Common Workplace Injuries From the above 38% strains, sprains and tears, the most common thing injured was the back with the most common action when the injury occurred – lifting or lowering something heavier. But there are many other types of workplace injuries. For instance, in 2008, slip and fall accidents were responsible for 40% of all the major workplace injuries. Workplace injuries statistics also show that a total of 34 million work days were taken off because of work-related accidents that cause more severe injuries. Overall, The Most Common Causes Of Occupational Injuries Are: Trips/slips or falls Manual handling/lifting Electrical incidents Machine entanglement Vehicle accidents Falling objects Falling from heights The above examples are just the leading causes of workplace injuries however, there are many more which are not that common. Usually, all…Read More

The Different Personal Injury Types And Causes

Personal injury is quite simply the label which is given to lawsuits involving a person whose negligence and misconduct caused an injury to another person – the person who is filing for the personal injury claim. Basically, that is the personal injury definition. The Most Common Causes Of Personal Injuries There are many personal injury causes, but the most common ones are: Motorcycle accidents Truck accidents Car accidents Construction site accidents Bicycle accidents Dog bites Accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists Slip and fall accidents and other common types Medical malpractice Another common cause of personal injuries is a defective product. By law, all products are required to be safe for usage by their consumers. When a manufacturer fails to comply with that, they can be held responsible for any pain and suffering caused to their product’s users. Injuries from drugs are also quite common. Drugs can be regarded as products as well, but a more specific type. Sometimes, even though a drug gets approved for safe usage, some of its side effects might have been overlooked which leads to people getting injured from using it. The…Read More

Driving in poor conditions can cause serious auto accidents. Car after car can crash into each other because of lowered range of sight and lowered grip of the car. I’m sure you have seen a lot of car accidents videos and picture which illustrate this scenario. Especially when the winter comes, the main suspect for causes of car accidents is bad weather. Poor Conditions and Car Accidents There can be many factors which count as poor conditions and could possibly cause car accidents. The most common ones are: Driving in the snow Driving on ice Driving in the rain Driving at night Driving in a fog Each and every one of these 5 poor conditions cause drivers to have a lowered range of sight, especially if the conditions are severe such as a heavy snowstorm, monsoon, and a very thick fog. These can lower the driver’s vision to just about a few meters which make is practically impossible to see the road ahead. And it can get even worse if more than one of these is active. Other road conditions which could potentially cause auto…Read More

Recovering Damages from a Text Messaging Accident

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting while driving increases the chances of you being involved in an auto accident by a factor of 23. Texting while driving includes all three of the main driving distractions – manual distraction i.e. the removal of the driver’s hands from the wheel, visual distraction i.e. the driver is not looking exclusively at the road, and cognitive distraction meaning that the driver is not entirely focused on the situation on the road. Accidents Related To Text Messaging A driver who doesn’t employ all of their attention on the road situation has a very high chance of causing a collision. According to the federal government’s website: More than 3,000 people died in auto crashes involving a distracted driver and close to half a million were injured in an accident of the same nature in 2010. 18% of the crashes in 2010 were reported as distracted driving crashes. About 11% of all drivers under 20 were involved in fatal crashes caused by distracted driving. More than 40% of all American teenagers admit that they have been in a…Read More

Understanding Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can be one of the most terrifying experiences in a driver’s life. Most of these accidents result in the automobile driver being severely injured or even killed, and because of the protection offered by the bigger vehicle, truck drivers rarely get injured or deceased. Common statistics point to the fact that trucks, 18 wheelers, tractor trailers, and similar vehicles cause auto accidents which result in a very large number of wrongful deaths and severe injury cases. Truck Accidents Statistics The latest statistics from truck accidents show that passengers of smaller automobiles are the ones that end up losing their lives. The stats also show that truck braking capability is a huge factor in truck crashes. A loaded large truck takes 20% – 50% more road to stop when compared to cars, and this percentage is even higher on wet or slippery roads. If the brakes of the truck are poorly maintained, things get even worse. Statistics From 2013 Show That: Truck accidents caused 3602 fatalities 16% of these fatalities were truck occupants 67% of these fatalities were occupants of cars and other passenger…Read More

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