Florida Looks To Crack Down On Hit And Run Penalties

Hit and Run accidents happen way too often. Most of the time there’s no way to get justice. Before you can write their license plate number down or call the police –it’s too late and there’s not much you can do when they run. Because of this, the state of Florida wants to crack down on their hit and run penalties. 

A bill, passed by the Florida Legislature, intends to close the loophole that allows someone convicted of fleeing a deadly or serious traffic accident scene to receive less jail time than a driver who stays on the scene and is guilty of a DUI. Right now, it’s difficult to get justice out of sentencing for such cases. The “Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act” is waiting to be signed by Governor Rick Scott and if it does, it will go a long way in helping keep Floridians safe and prevent hit and run accidents from happening in the first place. The law puts hit and run accident victims one step closer to getting justice as it ups the penalties for those who leave the scene of an accident while increasing the mandatory minimum jail sentence for those convicted. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Ft. Myers or any other city in Florida –remember after 911, call 411! 1-800-411-PAIN can put you in touch with an experienced, aggressive network attorney who will fight for your rights and get the maximum compensation you deserve. Don’t forget to follow 411 PAIN on Twitter (@411PAIN) and keep up with the conversation at #411PAIN!

Rotating Your Tires

Rotating Your Tires

Imagine you’re driving on a wet road and your car starts to skid. You can’t remember the last time you got your tires rotated, even though your friend told you that you should. Waiting too long to rotate the tires on your vehicle can lead the tread in individual tires to wear at uneven rates and could cause an accident.  Making sure your tires have been rotated properly can ensure proper traction and control when behind the wheel.

Holding off on rotating your tires can be problematic. When driving regularly, weight isn’t evenly distributed throughout the vehicle, causing certain tires to get worn before others. For example, the engine is a lot heavier and places more weight at the front of the car which means front tires automatically get worn out quicker. Because of this, the best method is to move each tire to a different corner of the vehicle so that they all get a chance to get worn equally and you can avoid uneven wear that could lead to traction issues. To do this, you want the front tires rotated to the back and vice versa. Then, rotate the side each tire is on. This will ensure ea tire gets the chance to support the vehicle in a different way and thus distribute control evenly.
Figuring out when to rotate your tires is as easy as checking the owner’s manual for your specific car. There, it will indicate how many miles you should drive before getting the tires rotated. Normally, you’re looking at every 3,000-7,000 miles.

Following these important steps are vital when trying to avoid a car accident due to weakened tires. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries as the result of a car accident in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Fort Myers, or any other city in Florida, 411 PAIN can help. After 911, call 411! 1-800-411-PAIN can put you in touch with an experienced, aggressive network attorney who understands the tactics insurance companies use to decrease your compensation. Let 411 PAIN fight for your rights and get you the money you deserve! Don’t forget to follow 411 PAIN on Twitter (@411PAIN) and join the conversation at #411PAIN.

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.

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