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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may result in swelling, bruising, and bleeding of the brain, and often have long-term symptoms. Our firm has ...

Every year, as many as 3.8 million U.S. athletes, ranging from elementary-aged children to professional adults, suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) ...

Each year, as many as 3.8 million cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) occur among US athletes, ranging from elementary-aged children to professional ...

An Accident Coming From Behind You Have you been involved in a rear-end collision or multi-vehicle pile-up and are unsure who is at fault? Determining ...

A 2022 study found that Florida’s Interstate 95 (I-95) is the most dangerous highway in the United States due to its high traffic fatality rate, ...

As newer vehicles with advanced technology increase on our roadways, the need for additional safety and security measures is ever-present. For many, ...

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe Through Summer Break School is almost out for summer, and teenagers across the country are planning out what their vacation ...

While Friday the 13 th may give Halloween a run for its money in terms of superstitions, the 31 st of October is truly one of the most terrifying days ...

One of the first things we are taught as children is how vital it is to wear a seatbelt. As adults, however, we tend to forget just how important it ...

Contact Our Firm As the popularity of using e-commerce to buy goods grows, so does the risk of having deliveries stolen from the doorstep. But, some ...

Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, children of all ages will feel the familiar lure of swimming pools. Pools are an excellent way for ...

Loyalty, intelligence, and compassion are the best qualities of a dog – one of human kind’s oldest domesticated animal companions. For these reasons, ...

Dogs bite over 4 million people each year and nearly 20% of them require medical attention. As much as we love animals, we must remember that some of ...

With summer break in full swing, drunk driving becomes much more common as graduations, holidays, and other events often involve alcohol consumption. ...

According to data from Signal 4 Analytics , over 16,000 car crashes throughout Florida were caused by an impaired driver in 2021. Among these, 14% ...

For the second time in a week, an Ormond Beach woman was arrested by Flagler County Sheriff's deputies. On Monday, December 4, Deborah Brinkman was ...

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence on the road. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there were 5,579 fatal motorcycle ...

Politis & Matovina, P.A. has several avid motorcyclists on our team. With 2020 soon coming to an end, we thought it would be a good time to create ...

Contact Us | Motorcycle Accident Claims According to data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. ...

In any injury case, the victim may be hesitant to move forward with pursuing legal action out of fear of not getting the recovery they need, receiving ...

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence on the road. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there were 5,579 fatal motorcycle ...

With summer break in full swing, drunk driving becomes much more common as graduations, holidays, and other events often involve alcohol consumption. ...

The neck proves to be a particularly vexing as far as injuries go. Compressed into a single conduit which connects to vital organs, the neck can cause ...

As the leading personal injury law firm in Daytona Beach, Politis & Matovina, P.A. is dedicated to not only providing excellent legal services but ...

Politis & Matovina, P.A. is proud to support our local community and those across Florida however we can. Each month, we love to sponsor, promote, ...

Politis & Matovina, P.A. has been fighting for clients across Central Florida since 1993 – and is passionate about supporting the communities that ...

*Updated 12/30/2019 Walking through a new, unfamiliar city can awaken the explorer in you, which can be thrilling, but also potentially dangerous. ...

The family of Nay'Twaun Hardy was in no way prepared to lose their 14-year-old boy. But they're finding some peace knowing that another child will ...

Whenever you are driving, you should be doing so defensively and thinking about what you can do to help avoid car accidents . But you can also think ...

You know that when you’ve been in a car accident , you have to share your insurance, identifying, and contact information with all other drivers ...

While motorcycles are considered motor vehicles, many things about them are drastically different from normal passenger-sized vehicles. When a ...

Headphones and headsets are a great way to enjoy music, podcasts, and other audio content. However, they can also be dangerous distractions that put ...

Preseason vehicle maintenance before winter and summer is essential. While Floridians don’t have to worry about extreme winters, having routine ...

Safe School Transportation for the Whole Family While you’re spending the last few days of summer vacation soaking up the sun, it’s essential to talk ...

Whiplash, though it is pretty much what is happening in your neck when it occurs, is known medically as "cervical acceleration-deceleration". It ...

Summer heralds all kinds of outdoor activities and who can resist the call of the trampoline? Perhaps it's the feeling of flight one gets midair. ...

People attend music festivals to not only enjoy the music, but to enjoy the socializing and atmosphere, as well. Unfortunately, some attendees ...

As many of us know, distracted driving is incredibly dangerous. In a school zone or school crossing, distracted driving can be even more hazardous, ...

Distracted driving accounts for thousands of injuries and fatalities each year in the United States. The majority of these accidents are caused by ...

It is estimated that nearly 40,000 people die in traffic accidents each year in the United States. An additional 2.4 million are injured or disabled. ...

Three Things to Know About PTSD Even minor motor vehicle accidents can have devastating mental and physical effects on the people involved. Among ...

Florida is dubbed the Sunshine State for a reason. Its year-round beautiful weather attracts thousands of tourists and provides endless opportunities ...

Self-Driving Trucks to be Widely Introduced in 2021 Despite the numerous warnings from the National Traffic Safety Board and other agencies regarding ...

Contact Us | Truck Accidents | Workers' Compensation Truck driving is a growing industry in the U.S., with over 3.5 million people working as truckers ...

Workplace safety is important in all industries and all 50 states. By examining recent data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), ...

Under the legal definition, catastrophic injuries are those that render the victim incapable of maintaining gainful employment. Car or commercial ...

A wrongful death claim will be painful to file because it will remind you that you have lost a loved one too soon. For many people, though, a wrongful ...

A dedicated Florida mother took care of her disabled daughter for fourteen years, until April 2011, when the state of Florida determined she was too ...

Drunk driving is dangerous. There are few things more frightening than an accident involving a drunk driver. If you're involved in an accident due to ...