Author Archives: David Shapiro
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A pedestrian was killed in a Manatee County traffic accident in the early hours of Saturday, September 10, according to information from the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was a 62-year-old man in a wheelchair who was in the westbound lane of 301 Boulevard East. At that time, a 21-year-old Bradenton woman driving a Kia… Read More »
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Every state and county has building codes that must be followed by all property owners and construction companies. Included in these codes are specific requirements regarding stairways. The following are some of the most commonly regulated elements of stairs in building codes: Handrails: Most building codes require handrails for some types of stairs. These handrails… Read More »
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Any time you get into a car accident, there are several entities to which you may need to report the crash, depending on how serious it was. This includes your local police department, your insurance provider and the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. However, not all accidents need to be reported, and not all reported… Read More »