Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Signs of an Aggressive Dog
According to Dogbites.org, there were 42 fatal dog attacks in 2014. While all dogs are capable of inflicting serious harm, 64 percent of fatal dog bites involved pit bulls. The Rottweiler is the second most deadly dog breed, making up 10 percent of fatal dog attacks. While extra vigilance should be given to these… Read More »
Shoulder Decompression Surgery Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
Our roadways are incredibly dangerous. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 30,000 people die every year in motor vehicle collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 2.3 million more were injured in 2013. We all know that the roads are no safe place and injuries and fatalities happen… Read More »
Traffic Accidents Caused by Unsecured Truck Cargo
Out of 333,000 total large truck accidents in 2012, there were 104,000 injuries and 3,921 fatalities. Of these fatalities, 73 percent were occupants of the other vehicle, 10 percent were non-occupants, and just 18 percent were occupants of the large truck. This data shows just how dangerous large trucks can be. Unfortunately, the number… Read More »
New Highway Bill Passes Congress: Trucking Safety Regulations Are a Concern
The first major highway bill in years was passed by Congress recently, allocating $325 billion in funds on transportation projects spanning the next six years. During the process, the trucking industry pushed for the relaxation of a number of safety regulations. Following nationwide trends, fatalities and injuries in truck-related accidents have been on the… Read More »
Staying Safe on the Road; Thanksgiving and Avoiding DUI-accidents
With the holidays around the corner, you may be looking forward to spending the season with friends and family, but it is important to remember to celebrate safely. While many people assume New Year’s Eve has the most drunk driving accidents, Thanksgiving is actually more notorious for its drunk driving fatalities. Driving under the… Read More »
Dispelling Common Myths About Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyers and Lawsuits
If you or a loved one was seriously hurt in a car wreck, truck accident, motorcycle crash, or any other preventable accident, you may be considering hiring a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer to pursue a claim against the at-fault party. However, you have trepidations about retaining an injury attorney. You may have heard some… Read More »
Three Things You Must Do Before Hiring a Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer
You are heading home from work driving on North Market Street when another driver rear-ends your vehicle. The property damage to your vehicle is extensive and you suffered physical injuries in the collision including a sprained neck, pinched nerve, and a bulging disc in your lower back. You decide you need the services of… Read More »
Low T Drugs Causing Deadly Side Effects
A recent phenomenon in the medical community is the diagnosis of “Low T” and the advent of numerous Low T (short for Low Testosterone) medications like Androgel, Androderm, and Axiron. These drugs are marketed exclusively to men who may have seen a decline in their testosterone production. What many men do not know that… Read More »
Personal Injury versus Workers’ Compensation – Understanding the Differences
People sometimes mistakenly believe that, if they get hurt while on their way to work, they have a workers’ compensation claim. Or, conversely, if they get hurt while on a job site, they think they can file a personal injury claim against their employer. Neither is accurate and it is important to understand the… Read More »
Injured in an Accident, But Minimal Property Damage
You are driving down North Market Street in Jacksonville, FL when you are rear-ended by another vehicle. The impact jolts you forward and back. You immediately feel a burning sensation and tingling in your neck. However, when you inspect the damage to your vehicle, it is appears to be relatively “minor” in that the… Read More »
