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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 ...

Each year, millions of Americans take to the roads for the holiday travel season. While many take advantage of the time off work to spend this time of ...

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare vehicles are ubiquitous throughout Florida, including in the Daytona Beach area. Unfortunately, as more and more ...

Aggressive driving is never acceptable, but it isn’t always a crime. While endangering someone else’s life or vehicle can get a driver in trouble ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), motorcycle ...

At Politis & Matovina, P.A. , we are very serious about motorcycle safety. As avid riders, we appreciate the risks involved with operating a ...

Are Motorcycle Riders More At-Risk? With long highways and consistent temperatures, Florida is an ideal place for any motorcycle rider. However, it is ...

If you ride a motorcycle or plan on purchasing one soon, it’s critical that you understand how to check for any recent recalls that may impact the ...

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

After an accident, you may feel a tightening in your neck and shoulders. You may chalk it up to adrenaline and shock, but the sensation could be the ...

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 ...

Politis & Matovina, P.A. is the Daytona Beach law firm people recognize for staying active in our communities . Each month, we love to support, ...

The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigation (AACFL) has opened a new Orlando Chapter this January. Politis & Matovina, P.A. is excited to ...

TOBC racing (TOBC), Danny Eslick, and Politis & Matovina, P.A. have teamed up! We are excited to announce that our law firm is the new Title Sponsor ...

*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 ...

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

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an annual campaign recognized by numerous safety organizations, including the National Safety Council (NSC) ...

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 ...

Politis & Matovina, P.A. has avid motorcyclists on our legal team . If you know us or have lived in Daytona Beach for long, then you probably know ...

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 ...

Each year, millions of Americans take to the roads for the holiday travel season. While many take advantage of the time off work to spend this time of ...

After an accident, you may feel a tightening in your neck and shoulders. You may chalk it up to adrenaline and shock, but the sensation could be the ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Truck driving is a growing industry in the U.S., with over 3.5 million people working as truckers across the country. However, on-the-job injuries are ...

Truck driving is a growing industry in the U.S., with over 3.5 million people working as truckers across the country. However, on-the-job injuries are ...

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 ...