Distracted driving has become more prevalent with the rise of smartphone use in cars. According to the NHTSA, 3,142 people were killed in 2020 as a result of distracted driving. The three most dangerous types of distracted driving are visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. And you know what checks all …

The loss of a loved one brought on by the negligence of another person can be devastating to the surviving family members. In situations like these, bringing a wrongful death settlement can give the family the money they need to move forward.  The average settlement for wrongful death cases in …

Sitting in the “hot seat” for the first time can be a stressful and intimidating experience and especially so if there is significant money on the line. As a seasoned litigator, I have deposed more witnesses than I’d like to admit and have seen many witnesses struggle under the pressure …

A multi-car accident, also known as a chain-reaction or pile-up accident, is an accident involving three or more vehicles. In a multi-car accident, the initial collision between two vehicles can trigger a series of secondary collisions involving other vehicles in the vicinity. This type of accident can cause significant damage …

A “ticking time bomb” is how some describe ARC-made airbag inflators. They may be distinct from the infamous Takata airbag inflator, yet they are equally dangerous to people traveling in a vehicle equipped with one. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled the ARC inflators after consumers died …

A public transportation accident is an incident involving any form of transportation that is intended to be used by the general public, such as buses, trains, subways, trams, or taxis. These accidents can range from minor incidents, such as a fender bender, to major accidents that result in serious injuries …

Local citations provide important details about your law firm for potential clients and search engines. Having accurate information on citation sites is an important part of local SEO. Getting set up on these local citation sources for lawyers may help your target clients find you. There are many directories …

Sitting right along the white sands of the Gulf Coast, Venice boasts 14 miles of pristine Florida beaches. This is the perfect sort of setting for hopping on your bike and enjoying the salty breeze as you take advantage of a picturesque day, but you want your ride to end …

In New Jersey (and virtually all other states), construction defect cases for common interest community associations are heavily reliant on expert witnesses. Even if a building system is obviously defective — in that windows leak every time it rains, cracks have developed in walls, and sidewalks have sunken from improper soil …

Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Tommie Ann Gibney, Esq. has been appointed by the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) to serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Jury Selection in Civil and Criminal Trials. She will serve as a Committee member until 2024. “As …

MANATEE COUNTY – Florida Highway Patrol has announced one person has died and two others have been severely injured after a motorcycle struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning. The crash took place as a 63-year-old man from Canada was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle on State Road 70 west of the …

Drunk driving is a problem everywhere, not just in Florida. However, this is our home, so those are the stats we will focus on. According to the FLHSMV, there were 5,111 alcohol confirmed crashes across The Sunshine State in 2021. 369 of those incidents were fatal and responsible for 407 …