Matthew A. Dolman Personal Injury Law Blog

May Is Motorcycle Safety Month

Friday, May 18, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

May is national Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and this year’s motto is “Share the road, and look twice for motorcyclists”.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Motorcycle Safety

Friday, May 18, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

As Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorneys we have learned that inattentive drivers cause the majority of accidents.  While not every Florida motorcycle accident is the result of a driver exhibiting negligence, a disproportionate amount are caused by motorists failing to exhibit due caution.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Distracted Driving Attorney Discusses The Dangers Of Texting And Driving

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

In 2009, sixteen (16) percent of all automobile accident fatalities were related to distracted driving per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.  Drivers who engage in the act of texting and driving are almost thirty times more likely to be involved in an automobile accident.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

The Risk For New Motorcycle Riders Is Disproportionally High Florida Motorcycle Injury Attorney Sheds Light On New Study

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

As a Florida Motorcycle Attorney,  I often see first-hand how dangerous motorcycles can be based on the lack of caution exhibited by fellow motorists. This risk is increased greatly by the dangers associated with being a new rider. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, motorcycle riders are at a four times greater risk during the first thirty days.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Largo Wrongful Death Attorney Discusses The Importance of Safety Belts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

Michael Graziano, the brother of a Clearwater man injured for life in a 2007 crash involving the son of Hulk Hogan, died on Friday, April 13, 2012, from injuries sustained in an early morning car wreck that took place in Largo on April 3. ... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Florida Distracted Driving Attorney Discusses The Dangers Of Texting And Driving

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

If you follow my blog, I regularly discuss the dangers and issues associated with texting and driving and distracted driving in general.  80% of drivers admit to engaging in distracted driving such as texting, shaving, applying makeup, steering with a knee and reading.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Brain Injuries Are Most Commonly Found In Teenage Victims Of Automobile Accidents

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

According to several recent studies, automobile accidents remain the leading cause of death for teens and kill nearly five times as many 15-to-19 year olds as cancer or poisoning.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Tragic Victim of Drunk Driving Florida Millionaire Found Guilty of DUI Manslaughter

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

If you have been following our personal injury blog, we have been keeping tabs on the trial of John Goodman. Goodman, a Florida Millionaire whom founded International Polo Club of Palm Beach, was found guilty of DUI Manslaughter from an accident on February 12, 2010.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Dolman Law - Florida Motorcycle Accident Attorney Discusses Another Preventable Tragedy

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

If you have followed our blog, we have sadly harped on the ongoing theme that drivers often fail to see motorcycles for a myriad of reasons, which has led to a number of avoidable tragedies.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

LEGISLATION PASSED BY BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE FAILS TO ADDRESS POTENTIALLY THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IN THIS STATE.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Matthew A. Dolman

On Friday, both the State House and Senate passed legislation that
amends Florida’s present PIP no-fault system.  Governor Rick Scott
labeled PIP reform his foremost goal this legislative session and
succeeded in pressuring several senators to support a bill that appears
to be an insurance company wish list and punintative in nature against
Chiropractors as a whole.  Governor Scott operated under the guise that
PIP and tort reform... Read More

Posted at 17:24 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Automobile Accidents
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