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A central Florida lawyer gives guidance on seniors and car accidents
Struggling to change lanes and slower reaction times are among issues that arise for some senior citizens after a certain age. U.S. News & World Report found that no one-size-fits-all answer applies to the emotionally charged question of whether there is an age limit for drivers. Seniors are individuals, which means some continue driving well...
Read MoreWhy Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
The advocacy group Smart Growth America recently examined accident statistics from across the US to determine which states had the highest rates of pedestrian accidents. Florida topped the list. From 2008-2017, roughly 50,000 people lost their lives when they were hit by a car while walking around Florida. That’s more than 5,500 people every year....
Read MoreA Florida Attorney Discusses Rollover Car Accidents
Imagine: one minute, you’re driving on the I-4. The next minute, you’re upside down and may even be ejected from your vehicle. This is reality for victims of rollover car crashes. These accidents are scary, deadly, and more common for central Floridians who drive an SUV or truck. Rare but deadly The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) explains that rollover accidents...
Read MoreMedication Side Effects Raise Risks For Older Drivers in Central Florida
Car accidents happen fast, and the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller know the impact they can have. In an instant, another vehicle can crash into yours and leave you or a loved one with serious injuries that can change your life forever. In the case of older drivers, the chance of being involved in an accident can...
Read MoreHow Your Body Suffers During a Crash: A Florida Attorney Weighs In
Automobiles are designed to prevent drivers and passengers from sustaining severe or fatal injuries. However, they can only do so much. Dr. David Logan, senior research fellow from Melbourne’s Monash University Accident Research Center, detailed some of the serious injuries sustained by people in crashes for studentedge.org. It’s not pretty. In a frontal collision or...
Read MorePreventing Elderly Driver Crashes In Central Florida
Don’t wait until it’s too late. That’s the message from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety when it comes to having a safety talk with elderly drivers. New research by AAA shows nearly 83 percent of older drivers say they have never spoken to their family or doctor about their ability to drive safely. AAA...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Accidents
Uber’s fleet of self-driving cars made headlines when one car struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the street with her bike in Arizona. Although the car was autonomous, there was a driver behind the wheel in order to take control of the car in just such circumstances. Evidence gathered in the investigation showed...
Read MoreBare Tires on Slick Roads Spell Trouble For Drivers
It takes nearly 90 feet more than usual to stop a car on slick roads with worn tires. This might not sound like too far, but those 90 feet can mean the difference between an accident and just a close call. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that traveling on wet roads at a high...
Read MoreMore SUVs Lead To More Pedestrian Fatalities
SUVs have vastly increased in popularity over recent years. They are a convenient in-between for those of us who need more room than a sedan provides but do not want a minivan. However, this rise in popularity has led to more pedestrian accidents. Recent data has shown that pedestrian fatalities are up 46 percent since...
Read MoreImproving Road Conditions For Our Senior Citizens
According to the 2010 census, there are more than 3.2 million Florida residents over the age of 65, and that number is projected to double by 2040. Across the US, there are roughly 36 million people in that same age group. As the number of elderly citizens increases, so does the number of accidents among...
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