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Severe and fatal injuries are far too common in pedestrian accidents Pedestrians are vulnerable when walking near the road. It only takes one negligent driver to cause a pedestrian accident that leaves the victim seriously injured or killed. Technological advances have allowed manufacturers to add features to vehicles that can help protect pedestrians. One of...

A Tavares car accident lawyer gives the details Express lanes were recently added to part of Florida’s Interstate 4, according to numerous news reports, including Fox 35 Orlando. The I-4 Express Lanes will hopefully alleviate rush-hour traffic on the heavily traveled highway. But are highway express lanes safe? And how common are car accidents on...

A car accident lawyer in Central Florida explains how to stay safe People dealing with stopped or disabled vehicles often sustain serious injuries in car accidents caused by other drivers, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). In addition, stopped-vehicle crashes also...

Updating safety standards  A nighttime car accident in Florida can happen in the blink of an eye, yet has the potential to affect your life (and health) for weeks, months or even forever. So you need every little advantage possible to avoid a crash. That's where your vehicle's headlights and the Insurance Institute for Highway...

A Central Florida Bicycle Accident Attorney Explains If you are a cyclist in Florida who has ever felt like the state's roads are far too dangerous, unfortunately, you are correct. The state has an abysmal record when it comes to bicycle accidents and cyclist safety, but is taking steps to improve. Florida is popular among...

Highway experts and family members have always been concerned about drivers aged 70 and above. There has always been a fear that an increase in aging drivers with deteriorating skills would lead to many more fatal car accidents on the nation’s roads. But new research indicates those fears may have been exaggerated somewhat. In some...

A lawyer who represents accident victims in Florida provides the details A fatal car accident recently occurred in Orlando due to a driver who ran a stop sign and crashed into another car, according to The Orlando Sentinel. Worst of all, these types of accidents often occur, especially in Florida. The recent fatal accident happened...

A Florida car accident attorney explains what you need to know A recent study ranked Florida third nationwide for car accident fatalities caused by drivers who run a red light. The analysis was conducted by the National Coalition for Safer Roads and found that in Florida 84 people on average died each year in intersection...

Roundabouts have been shown to reduce car accident-related injuries and fatalities when they replace traffic signals, but crashes can still happen. Earlier this month, a 28-year-old man crashed a vehicle at the Warm Springs Avenue and Fenney Way roundabout, according to a Villages-News brief. Wildwood Police say the driver was stumbling around at the site...

If you're driving in Tavares or anywhere in Florida and you get into an accident, the law says you're required to stay on scene and promptly report the crash to local law enforcement if it involves injuries, death, or at least $500 in vehicle or property damage. Aside from checking for any potential injuries, one...