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Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault in a Pile-up?
Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault in a Pile-up?

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 who is liable for an accident can be tricky, especially when the accident involves more than two vehicles. In these cases, ...

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    • What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

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

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    • Traumatic Brain Injury Among Athletes: Information & Resources

      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) ...

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    • 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 ...

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    • Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault in a Pile-up?

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    • Florida I-95 Ranked Most Dangerous in 2022

      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, ...

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    • The Benefits of Having a Dashcam in Your Vehicle

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    • The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Are Here

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    • Safe Driving (and Walking) Tips for the Spookiest Day of the Year

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    • Why Adults Shouldn’t Skip Backseat Seatbelts

      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 ...

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    • Package Booby Traps: The Legal Implications of Defending Your Deliveries

      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 ...

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    • Pool Safety Tips

      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 ...

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    • Owner Liability Under Florida's Dog Bite Statutes

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

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    • Tips to Prevent Dog Bites

      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 ...

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    • How Common Are Alcohol-Related Motorcycle Crashes?

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

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    • Can I Sue a Drunk Driver?

      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% ...

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    • After Two Damaging Chases, Woman is Arrested

      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 ...

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    • Do I Really Need to Wear a Helmet?

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

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    • New Year’s Resolutions for Motorcyclists

      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 ...

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    • Why Do Motorcyclists Not Wear Helmets?

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

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    • Signs of Bias in a Motorcycle Accident Case

      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 ...

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    • Do I Really Need to Wear a Helmet?

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

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    • How Common Are Alcohol-Related Motorcycle Crashes?

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

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    • Understanding Neck Trauma

      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 ...

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    • Politis & Matovina, P.A. Announces May Events in Daytona Beach

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

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    • April 2023 Community Events Supported by Politis & Matovina, P.A.

      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, ...

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    • Upcoming September Events| Politis & Matovina, P.A.

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    • Pedestrian Safety Tips

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

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    • Teen’s Death Brings Life to Another

      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 ...

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    • 7 Car Care Tips That Can Stop Accidents

      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 ...

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    • When the Other Driver Won’t Give You Insurance Information

      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 ...

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    • Pursuing Compensation for Road Rash, Scarring, and Disfigurement After a Motorcycle Crash

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

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    • Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving?

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

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    • 3 Keys to Fall Motorcycle Maintenance

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

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    • Back-to-School Transportation Safety Tips

      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 ...

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    • Whiplash Commonly Undetected

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

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    • The Trampoline: Archenemy of the Spinal Cord

      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. ...

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    • Man Sues Over Paralyzing Injury

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

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    • What You Need to Know About Florida’s Texting and Driving Law

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

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    • The Dangers of Using Hands-Free Texting While Driving

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

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    • The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

      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. ...

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    • 3 Things to Know About PTSD and Motor Vehicle Accidents

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

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    • What Evidence Is Needed for a Motorcycle Accident Case?

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    • Will Self-Driving Trucks Take Over the Trucking Industry?

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

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    • Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injured Truck Drivers?

      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 ...

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    • Workers’ Compensation Statistics 2019

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

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    • Common Types of Catastrophic Injuries

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

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    • Florida Wrongful Death Claim Damages

      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 ...

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    • Mom Loses Custody, Florida Teen Dies

      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 ...

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    • Man charged in DUI killing of pregnant girlfriend to get new trial

      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 ...

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