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Statistics show that highway construction zone accidents caused over 4,700 fatalities across the United States and in the last five years have injured around 200,000 people. Additionally, around 85% of these people killed are motorists, not construction workers. In Florida, it seems that every time you turn around there is another street or highway that […]

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The beautiful Florida weather makes the state an ideal destination for bicycle enthusiasts. Florida is always among the top states for highest bicyclist fatality rates. In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida ranked the second highest state for bike accident fatalities.With more than 180 years of combined legal experience, our bicycle […]

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Health effects of asbestos exposure:Asbestosis – a serious, progressive, long-term non-cancer disease of the lungs. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate lung tissues and cause the tissues to scar. The scarring makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood. Symptoms of asbestosis include shortness of breath and a dry, crackling […]

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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials claim that approximately 50 percent of all roads in the United States are in bad condition. Any driving resident who has traveled along the Florida Turnpike, Interstate 95, or any heavily trafficked roads understands that road construction is a commonality in the state of Florida. Surprisingly […]

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The human skull consists of 27 bones and while the skull’s compression strength is strong, the force of a severe impact to the head in a motor vehicle collision can prove to be fatal. The chief purpose of the human skull is to protect both the brain and the sense organs, which are vital to […]

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Accidents that result in the amputation of a limb or the loss of a limb can create life changing circumstances for not only the victim, but also for their family, loved ones and other dependents. When that injury occurred due to the negligence of another person, feelings of loss and anguish can be significantly magnified. […]

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One of the most common injuries that vehicle occupants sustain in an auto accident is lacerations. A laceration occurs when there is tearing of the soft body tissue that causes a separation of the skin and surrounding tissue. In severe cases, the injury can leave patients with permanent scarring and for those with serious disfigurement, […]

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Gordon & Partners’s car crash lawyers fight aggressively to represent the interests of our clients. Our firm always seeks the maximum amount of compensation for traffic signal accidents because we know your medical bills are piling up, and you may even be struggling with lost wages since the accident. When motorists cause accidents from disobeying […]

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Drunk driving is a crime with severe consequences for the innocent pedestrians, passengers and other drivers involved. During 2007, 3,357 people died in Florida as a result of drunk driving accidents, according to the U.S. Department of Highway Safety.Survivors of alcohol-related accidents are often left with very serious injuries that require expensive medical care, taking […]

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Distracted driving statistics show just how dangerous it is for a driver to take their attention away from the road: crashes caused by distracted drivers lead to 3,154 deaths in 2013 and more than 424,000 injuries. Distracted driving accidents are a major problem in this country and drivers who are responsible must be held accountable […]

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