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Car accident fatalities remained high nationwide during the first nine months of last year, according to the latest statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA). "A reduction in roadway fatalities is welcome, but the 0.2 percent decline announced by NHTSA follows an unprecedented...

Learn about the staggering economic impact of traffic crashes in the U.S. Medical bills, property damage, and legal fees are just a few of the costs that accrue from a crash. But crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demonstrates how roadway crashes in the United States have an indirect impact on...

If you were injured, here's how a rear-end accident lawyer can help. One of the most common car accidents in Central Florida (or anywhere) involves one car rear-ending another. When this happens, expenses can add up fast, especially if you or a loved one sustains whiplash, a concussion, or another severe injury. So, how much...

As a holiday hotspot, car accidents in Florida spike this time of year. The surge of vehicles on Central Florida roads makes it clear that the holiday season has arrived. Throughout November and December, more cars are on the road in Florida than at any other time of the year, increasing the risk of serious...

What's causing this troubling trend? A car accident lawyer in Central Florida explains what drivers should know. Car accidents caused by teen drivers in Florida were recently ranked the 10th highest in the country compared to other states, according to a recent study conducted by Zutobi about fatal car accidents caused by teenagers. The dangers...

In Florida, drivers are encouraged to "take a break to drive awake." Tired drivers often make bad decisions that result in serious car accidents, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), which recently urged Florida motorists to take a break when needed as part of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. "Drowsy...

Wide-ranging cellphone laws help reduce the number of texting while driving accidents, according to a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study focusing on several states that recently adopted more sweeping cellphone laws. "Technology is moving much faster than the laws," said Ian Reagan, a senior research scientist at the IIHS. "One solution may...

Speeders were the focus of a recent, multi-state educational campaign called "Operation Souther Slow Down" designed to reduce the number of car accidents caused by speeding, according to Click Orlando." "We want to express that it's important to leave the racing and the speeding to the professionals," Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Tara Crescenzi said during...

Far too many fatal bicycle accidents occur in Florida every year. The number of fatal bicycle accidents in Florida reached a record high last year. And according to a recent accident analysis by Fox 4 News in Florida, the state remains the deadliest for cyclists compared to all other states in the country. “Every day, on...

Preliminary figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) brought bad news, as the agency found that 42,915 people were killed in crashes on U.S. roads in 2021. This was a 10.5% increase from 2020 and the highest number of traffic fatalities in 16 years. Analysts said that more drivers took to the road...