Author Archives: Dan Page
Fort Pierce Distracted Driving and the Holiday Season
Fort Pierce and the entire Sunshine State is a wonderful place to be during the holiday season. This is a time where there’s an increase in traffic as people travel to and from to visit family, go shopping and engage in the holiday festivities. Sholtes Law wants to keep everyone happy and safe this… Read More »
Negligent Road Design Causes Car Accidents
Fort Pierce is known as the Sunrise City. It’s a great place to be whether during the winter holidays or summer for fun in the sun. But Fort Pierce, the Treasure Coast community, and other cities across the U.S. are not immune to negligent road design and road issues like potholes. This article will… Read More »
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Obtaining Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Fort Pierce
We live in a state where we have the option to choose or decline uninsured motorist coverage. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute tells us that one in eight drivers were uninsured according to a 2017 study by the Insurance Research Council. Although uninsured motorist coverage is an important coverage, many people opt out… Read More »
The Basics of Negligence in Fort Pierce Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims occur as a result of events such as vehicle accidents, workplace accidents like carpal tunnel syndrome, and slip and falls. When most people think of personal injury claims, their first thought is the fact that the claim involves an injury of some sort. What they don’t realize is the most important… Read More »
Indicators of Distracted Driving in Fort Pierce
Distracted driving is a leading cause of serious bodily harm, injuries and death. It has become a growing problem within our community and throughout the nation. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports there were almost 50,000 crashes involving distracted driving in our state alone, in 2016. Because Sholtes Law,… Read More »
Contributing Factors of Motorcycle Accidents in Fort Pierce
The State of Florida is one of the most dangerous states for riding motorcycles. These accidents often result in serious personal injuries or death. Because Sholtes Law wants to keep motorcycle riders safe in and throughout the Fort Pierce community, here’s some information to know about the contributing factors of motorcycle accidents. Motorists Failure… Read More »
What Fort Pierce Should Know about JackKnife Truck Accidents
Approximately 2 million motorists travel on Florida’s Turnpike each day. Although some of the motorists use the turnpike to reach various destinations around Florida, commercial vehicles such as trucks use this same 500 mile stretch of tolls to transport goods. Many of the trucks travel through the Fort Pierce community. Because the Sunshine State… Read More »
Handling Car Accidents on Private Property in Fort Pierce
The standard procedures for handling a car accident on a public street includes taking photos, exchanging information with the other driver, and getting the police involved for an investigation and to complete an accident report. But what happens when the car accident takes place on private property, such as a store parking lot? Many… Read More »
Helmets Protect Fort Pierce Motorcycle Riders in Motorcycle Accidents
In 2017, there were over 8.4 million registered motorcycles in the United States. This is a 23% increase of motorcycles over the last decade. And, as you know, Florida is the perfect place for motorcycle riding. However, Florida has the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities due to its top 5 ranking on the National… Read More »
Important Evidence in Fort Pierce Car Accident Cases
Car accidents are never easy to handle. The process comes with filing claims with insurance companies, speaking to insurance adjusters, and plenty of patience. Often times, car accidents result in personal injury lawsuits because of the injuries the victim receives and the effect the injuries have on the victim’s life overall. If your claim… Read More »
