411 PAIN Handicapped Parking

411 PAIN Handicapped Parking

People with disabilities need to have full access to all public facilities. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes that disable persons have appropriate accommodations at all times. Laws vary from state to state. Some states might require the international symbol of accessibility (a person sitting on a wheelchair) painted on the parking space while others don’t. The state of Florida has special rules for handicapped parking. If you need a personal injury lawyer, contact 411 PAIN Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Miami, contact 1-800-411-PAIN.

The standard parking space in Florida is 9 x 24. While federal law only requires 8 foot in most states, Florida handicapped parking space is 12 feet wide. There is also a 5 foot aisle required between spaces. An 8 foot aisle should be reserved for van-accessible spaces in order to accommodate large wheelchairs and other equipment. Under Florida law, signs to identify the parking space should be posted 7 feet above the ground whether they are posted on a column, post, or on the ground.

In parking lots with 1-100 spaces, 1 handicapped parking space should be provided for every 25 spaces. In medical offices serving only disabled people, 20% of the parking space is set aside for handicapped parking. Offices or clinics serving other people besides the disabled reserve only 10% of their parking space for the handicapped.

In most states the fine for standing, stopping or parking in a handicap space is $250. The fine also applies for drivers using the handicap permit or license plate without the person it was intended for being in the vehicle. People with healing injuries must check the expiration date on their decals and license plates.
Contact 411 PAIN if you were injured in a car crash.  

Proceed with Caution: Slippery Roads

411 PAIN Proceed with Caution: Slippery Roads

It’s that time of the year again; when it rains cats and dogs on our rooftops and roads, making the ride a little difficult and slippery.  Driving on wet roads can be quite a challenge for you and your car.  Our sunny routes become quite gloomy in the summer.  Hovering clouds delight in pouring their vengeance on our feeble vehicles.  Drive safely in Florida, avoid a car accident.  If you get involved in an automobile accident in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Miami dial 1.800. 411-PAIN .

Stormy seasons make our roads wet and difficult to travel.  In the state of Florida, for instance, storms happen all year round.  It’s important that you get regular maintenance on your car.  Windshield wipers are the first thing you need to think about.  They have a tough full-time job and they are only made of rubber!  Rubber doesn’t last that long in heat or rain.  Tires are important as well, particularly when driving on slippery roads.  Find the best rain tires out there for your car.  Be prepared for this rainy season.

When your vehicle gets exposed to a lot of water your brakes can get damaged.  If rotors are hot they will definitely warp and your car will start vibrating.  A little bit of water sneaking into the crevices of your engine will eventually lead to damage.  Water will get into the cylinders where pistons compress the air and since water doesn’t compress, the piston rods bend to the pressure.  In simple words, your engine is ruined.
Avoid distracted driving on wet roads.  On stormy days, contact 411-PAIN if you become a victim of an auto collision caused by driving on the unsafe paths.

After 911 Call 411 PAIN at 1-800-411-PAIN