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Electric scooters have become all the rage in the United States, but they’ve also become controversial because of the increasing number of accidents they cause directly and indirectly. Faulty vehicles and reckless drivers cause most accidents. Sometimes they’re caused by bad roads filled with potholes too. If you or a loved one is ever injured in a scooter accident, here are some things to do immediately after:

• Move to a Safe Area:

Irrespective of whether you are driving on a sidewalk, a walkway, or a bike path, the first thing that you must do after an accident is move to a safe area that’s away from traffic. Staying on the road only increases your chances of being involved in a secondary accident.

Ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft have been great for helping people who either do not or cannot drive. These services are affordable, convenient, and relatively safe. In fact, the popularity of ride-share services has contributed to the bringing down of DUIs and fatal car accidents. But, ride-share services aren’t accident-proof. One problem with these drivers is that we don’t know whether they are getting enough sleep. Although Uber and other ride-share companies authenticate driver information, there’s still a chance there could be a driver who’s skirting rules and being negligent. If you or a loved one experiences an accident, Florida ride-share accident attorney Jarrett Blakeley lists some things you must do:

• Seek Medical Attention:

Naturally, the first thing you should do after an accident is seek medical attention. It’s important to seek medical attention even if an injury may seem minor or not worthy of a full examination. Car accident injuries don’t usually manifest until several days later, during which time the injuries can get worse. An examination report also helps your claim when you go to seek damages for injuries sustained during a ride-share accident.

It’s no secret that alcohol drastically affects the body: it slows down reflexes, impairs judgment, and could even affect your newborn if you are drinking while pregnant or breastfeeding. But alcohol damages us in a number of other ways. As a DUI accident lawyer, here are a few ways alcohol can affect the body:

• Alcohol Affects the Brain:

There are reasons behind why so many countries have strict regulations regarding permissible alcohol limits for drivers. Researchers have found that consuming too much alcohol could even cause temporary amnesia! Alcohol consumption releases two neurotransmitters, GABA and dopamine—each of these is responsible for calming the brain and offering pleasure. This is why the brain seeks alcohol; in a sense, you are rewarded for seeking alcohol. The problem, however, is that too much of these neurotransmitters can cause high blood pressure, hallucinations, and increased aggression.

If you do not own a car but you need to get around, ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft may be the solution. They have also been a great option for people who cannot, or do not know how to, drive a car. But they also face the same issues that come with traveling in a car; in other words, accidents aren’t uncommon for ride-share vehicles. At the end of the day, ride-share rides are just like any other car ride, meaning the same risks apply. If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, Jarrett Blakely, our Florida ride-share accident attorney, lists some of the things you should know.

What Is Ride-Sharing?

The concept is not very different from friends splitting their cab fare. In this case, however, strangers who are headed in the same direction share the cost of the ride. This way, hiring a ride becomes more affordable and easy. You can book a ride through an app on your smartphone or tablet. The cost of the ride is calculated based on the distance being traveled and the number of people sharing the ride.

Electric scooters could help the environment and alleviate traffic congestion, and they make getting around easy and quick. But without proper regulations in place, electric scooters could be a menace for not only riders, but for others who use the road as well.

The Washington Post recently reported a spike in the number of electric scooter related accidents across the country, and the Local 10 news channel recently reported that doctors at the Broward Health Medical Center see around five to ten cases related to dockless scooters every week

A Florida based electric scooter accident attorney explains all you need to know about electric scooter accidents:

The way we drive speaks a lot about us – sometimes, more than we’d like to admit. This is true especially for urban drivers who spend more time in traffic than they do spending time with their loved ones. Someone who comes across as warm, friendly, and likable could be have a completely different personality when it comes to driving habits and road rage. Irrespective of who you think you are, here are a few situations where emotions can get the best of you:

Avoid Driving When You’re Upset:

Researchers in the US have compiled a crash-based data that reveals drivers who are sad or emotionally agitated are ten times more likely to be involved in an accident.

Distracted driving contributes to more than half a million road accidents in the US. In 2013 alone, 424,000 people were injured because drivers were busy texting or speaking on their cell phones. In fact, the US fares very badly compared to developing countries around the world. Nearly 69% of drivers in the US admitted to texting/speaking while driving, as opposed to 29% in the UK and 59% in Portugal. Here are three things you should know about distracted driving.

Texting is risky

You may not know it, but your mind makes use of at least three senses or skills while texting: visual, motor and cognitive. That is why texting and driving is twenty-three times more likely to cause an accident as compared to other activities like talking, adjusting something on the car, etc. Of course, there are plenty of smart alternatives to texting while driving. For example, you could use voice recognition software that translates words into language, or use an autoresponder. Voice recognition software is not fool-proof and checking for accuracy could also lead you to an accident.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that around 4.5 million dog bite incidents are reported every year. While some states have a “one bite rule” so that owners, under specific circumstances are protected from liability for the first injury caused by the dog, other states follow the “mixed dog bite” statute, and owners have strict liability. Florida does not recognize the “one bite rule” and also uses “dangerous dog” laws, wherein certain canines have been known to be dangerous to people in the past. Victims may sue dog owners for damages such as lost wages, medical bills, and emotional trauma. If you are a dog owner, here’s what you can do to prevent your dog from biting people.

Take your dog to an obedience training class.

The earlier you do this, the better your chances of avoiding a dog-bite situation. Obedient dogs tend to be calm and relaxed and trust their human companions better than the untrained ones. They should obey basic commands like sit, stand, come, leave, etc. Apparently, Queen Elizabeth’s corgis sit in a semi-circle according to seniority and wait patiently for their turn!

Every year in the United States, more people die due to unintentional road accidents than due to stroke, diabetes, or Alzheimer’s – they are the 4th leading cause of death in the country. Of course, driving a vehicle isn’t without risks, but certain driving practices make it all the more dangerous. Here are five things we all can do to make our roads safer:

Get some shuteye before you drive:

Lack of sleep not only makes you grumpy, it also impairs attention, concentration, and reasoning skills. Sleep deprived people are twice as likely to be involved in a car accident as those who sleep well. A report on Drowsy Driving by the AAA Foundation found that an estimated 21% of fatal crashes were a result of drowsy driving.