August 5, 2021

A recent study published by researchers at Virginia Tech has found that driver fatigue represents one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents.  Virginia Tech Study Reveals Significant Dangers Posed by Fatigued Driving A student from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute concluded that as many as 20 percent of car accidents are caused by driver fatigue. Most previous…

August 4, 2021

Unfortunately, bike riders are at serious risk of injuries in an accident, particularly a collision with a motor vehicle. Although helmets and other protective equipment can reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, many riders end up suffering temporary or permanent disabilities from a bicycle accident. Below are some of the most common injuries suffered by riders in bike…

July 30, 2021

Pedestrian accidents, unfortunately, result in numerous fatalities every year. In the last decade, Florida experienced nearly 6,000 pedestrian deaths. Even when a pedestrian accident doesn’t result in death, the affected pedestrian is often left with serious or disabling injuries.  While pedestrian accidents take place throughout the year, accident rates tend to increase during the summer months. There are a few…

July 15, 2021

Florida ranks near the top among all states in rates of motor vehicle accidents, even factoring in Florida’s larger population. The large number of accidents also means numerous injuries and fatalities from car crashes in Florida. But why are the reasons for so many car accidents in Florida? Florida Car Accident Statistics Florida experiences on average a little under 1,000…

June 26, 2021

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, call the Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers at Gonzalez & Cartwright for a consultation. Slip and Fall Overview If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property and believe their negligence caused your accident, you may want to pursue financial compensation for things like medical bills, lost wages, or pain…

June 15, 2021

If you were injured in a truck accident, call the Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers at Gonzalez & Cartwright for a consultation. Trucking driving as a profession can be a very tiring one.  Long hours on the road, small rest stops, and countless hours of hypnotically watching asphalt and signs fly by can cause a lot of drowsiness for drivers.…

June 10, 2021

Motorcycle Accidents Getting into a motorcycle accident can often be a very tragic situation. Due to the nature of motorcycle riding and its limited protection to the rider, many of those involved in the accident get severe injuries, end up in a coma, or tragically pass away. Understanding the dangers of the road, motorcycle and helmet laws, and liability concerns…

June 10, 2021

Texting and driving is on the rise amongst all age groups, but especially teenagers. Because of the rise in these risks, many states have been taking action to prevent these types of accidents, which often lead to catastrophic injuries. With a ban on texting while driving in most states, police have the ability to pull over drivers who are caught…

May 27, 2021

While many people may flock to Daytona Beach and other popular areas of Florida to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend, the fun and festivities can easily be ruined by avoidable accidents and injuries. If you’re heading to the beach for the holiday weekend, here are some tips to remember to help keep safe. Common Causes of Memorial Day Weekend Accidents Memorial…

May 16, 2021

If you were injured in a boating accident in or near Pompano Beach, FL, the personal injury lawyers at Gonzalez Florida is arguably the boating capital of the U.S. Unfortunately, that means the state is the location for many boating accidents. If you’re injured in a boating accident in Florida through no fault of your own, you may wish to…