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Florida’s New Texting While Driving Law

July 6, 2020 | Gainza Law Group

Man Texting While Driving Texting and driving has been illegal in Florida for years, but police officers could not use that as a reason to pull over drivers since it was a secondary offense. However, if a Florida driver was pulled over for another reason, such as speeding, then a citation could be issued for the texting while driving as well.

As of July 1, 2019, Florida became the 45th state to make texting while driving a primary offense. The new law allows Florida law enforcement officers to pull over drivers because of texting and driving – without any other traffic violation. It can be used as grounds to be stopped by a police officer.

While the new law has been in effect for over six months, law enforcement agencies agreed to give drivers a grace period through December 31, 2019. Verbal warnings were issued in lieu of a citation. Still, within those six months, Florida Highway Patrol states it issued 1,087 warnings with at least 1,220 citations issued statewide by all law enforcement agencies for texting and driving – staggering high numbers that truly substantiate the need for the new texting while driving law.

What To Do After A Truck Accident?

June 30, 2020 | Gainza Law Group

Red Truck Accident Personal injury attorneys handle a plethora of different types of legal cases from dog bites to auto accidents and slip and falls. But when it comes to a car accident involving a commercial truck, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who knows exactly how to maneuver through the complex insurance and liability issues ahead.

Injuries resulting from auto accidents involving commercial trucks are usually far worse than the common fender bender. Just the sheer size of most commercial trucks is enough to do significant injury to both the vehicle and person.

The attorneys at the Gainza Law Group will work tirelessly on your behalf to get the justice you deserve. While our team will help you with obtaining evidence to help support your case such as driver logs, truck maintenance records, computer and GPS records, we will need some help from you as well.

What Should I Do If I Am Hit By A Car As A Pedestrian?

June 23, 2020 | Gainza Law Group

Pedestrian Accident We live in a tropical paradise that allows us the ability to walk to many places almost every day of the year! Especially here in Fort Lauderdale, many of us work and live in the city. However, research shows while walking in general may do you good, walking in Florida could be hazardous to your health.

Florida leads the nation with the number of pedestrian accidents each year. In 2019, a report from Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition stated that nine of the 20 deadliest U.S. cities for pedestrians are in Florida, with the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolis ranking #14.

Fortunately, most pedestrian accidents leave minor injuries, but some of them can be devastating and even deadly. When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, the person’s complete lack of protection ultimately allows for many common injuries such as broken bones, road rash and bruising. It is important that you hire a personal injury attorney who will make sure you receive compensation for your current and future medical bills.