Author : Mark Hickey

Motorcycle Accidents

Road Hazards that Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents

Mark Hickey
Unlike vehicles that are typically unaffected by wet pavement, small objects, uneven road surfaces, and debris, these road hazards can cause severe and sometimes fatal motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists should have a solid understanding of what constitutes a hazard, be alert for these dangers, and take the appropriate precautions to avoid them. If a motorcyclist is injured in an accident due to a road hazard, he or she may be eligible to recover damages for his...
Firm News

Help The Fernandez Firm Accident Injury Attorneys

Mark Hickey
Support Dedicated Teachers of Tampa Bay August in Florida means the end of another hot summer and “back to school” for students and their families. For many Tampa Bay teachers, the start of the school year means that it is time, once again, to reach into their own pockets for the money needed to equip their classrooms. You may be surprised to learn that each year public school teachers spend, on average, $400 of their...
Auto Accidents

Seatbelt Injuries

Mark Hickey
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 84 percent of adult drivers and 82 percent of front-seat passengers wore seatbelts in the U.S. in 2011. Seatbelts play an essential role in maintaining the safety of a vehicle’s passengers in the event of a crash or collision. Unfortunately, car accidents remain the leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 5 and 34. In response to the growing number of car accidents that...
Amputation

What to Expect After an Amputation

Mark Hickey
The most important goal of a victim’s treatment, from the operation to rehabilitation and the fitting of the prosthesis, is to restore his or her mobility. Whether a victim has known about amputation surgery for a while or recently found out due to a car accident or other event, it is important to understand that amputees are not alone. The procedure may be necessary if a diseased or injured limb does not heal and if...
Personal Injury

When Should You Consult a Personal Injury Attorney?

Mark Hickey
There are several reasons why an individual may wish to seek legal representation. In some cases, having the skills of an experienced personal injury lawyer in Florida are worth the money that you will pay to have that firm represent you. Some other reasons to consult a personal injury attorney include an insurance company refusing to settle a matter in good faith, the severity of your injuries are causing your compensation to greatly vary from...
Personal Injury

10 Steps All Pedestrians Should Follow

Mark Hickey
Although walking is good for both the environment and your health, pedestrians are among the most vulnerable users of the road. From the moment we take our first steps and for each step after, we will come across different situations that will require a specific focus for ensuring the safety of pedestrians. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 76,000 pedestrians were injured in 2012, the most recent data available, and more than 4,700...
Personal Injury

5 Steps to Take When You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver

Mark Hickey
n 2012, over 10,000 people were killed due to drunk drivers in the U.S, and an estimated 345,000 individuals sustained injuries in accidents that were caused by people driving while intoxicated according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In other words, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash in the U.S. every 51 minutes, and someone is injured every 90 seconds because of this entirely preventable crime.   The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibly reports...
Auto Accidents

The Link Between Bad Weather & Motor Vehicle Accidents

Mark Hickey
Upcoming extreme weather conditions often make headline news because of their potential to inflict injury or cause death in communities across the nation. However, while floods, heat, hurricanes, and tornadoes wreak havoc and cost lives every year, the biggest threat to people concerning adverse weather conditions is automotive accidents. Vehicular Accident Statistics According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are close to six million motor vehicle accidents in the United States annually. Statistics...
Auto Accidents

Top 5 Distractions for Drivers

Mark Hickey
Driving a vehicle requires coordination, reflexes, and 100 percent of your focus and attention. However, according to an NHTSA study, driver distraction is responsible for over 80 percent of all vehicle crashes. In fact, distracted drivers cause more accidents each year than drunk drivers, defective car parts, and slippery roads combined. There are many distractions that can hinder a person’s driving, but the NHTSA study cites the following five distractions as being the most prevalent...
Nursing Home Abuse

Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Mark Hickey
You might not even notice at first. One day you make a visit to your family member, who’s been in a nursing home for a year. She says she’s fine, but you notice bruises on her arms. They’re nothing, she says; she just tripped. Yet, why does she look frightened even though she smiles? Why does she back away when you move toward her? Have you stumbled onto something you don’t even want to think...