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Florida drivers soon to be ticketed for using handheld devices in school and work zones
On July 1, a Florida law was passed banning the use of handheld devices in school and work zones — yet allowing hands-free use of Bluetooth technology. Florida drivers have been advised by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) that as of October 1, they can be stopped and issued a warning for...
Read MoreAAA says that in-vehicle infotainment systems are more distracting for older drivers
AAA has found that simplifying designs of “in-vehicle infotainment systems" could help drivers, especially older ones, avoid crashes. Drivers taking their eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles the risk of a crash. Technology intended for progress backfires if a driver finds it too complicated to tune a radio or program a navigation...
Read MoreThe Numbers Don't Lie: A Florida Attorney Weighs in on Staggering Lake County Crash Data
We hear about them frequently on the news but have drivers not learned anything from the unusually high number of fatal crashes each year? Every day, families throughout Florida are devastated by the loss of a loved one or an incapacitating injury. Yet people still drive excessively fast around intersections and areas where pedestrians and...
Read MoreCars with the highest crash risk that you should know about
iSeeCars.com researchers analyzed data from 2013-2017 to determine fatal accident rates for more than 25 million used cars sold in those model years, according to 24/7 Wall St. Researchers found 14 cars – subcompact, compact and sports vehicles – with a fatality rate more than double the overall average of 2.6 fatalities per billion miles driven....
Read MoreFlorida soon to enforce texting and driving ban
A new texting and driving ban is finally on the horizon for Florida, according to the Herald-Tribune. Texting, emailing, browsing the internet, or any other activity that involves typing will soon be a primary violation, as opposed to a secondary one. Previously, in order for drivers to be cited for texting and driving, they had...
Read MoreHow distracted drivers are putting emergency responders at risk
Emergency responders are facing greater risks of getting injured or killed in the age of smart phones. That’s because an alarming number of drivers in the United States take photos or shoot video of responders who are helping people involved in a fire or crash. According to a National Safety Council (NSC) article, these distracted...
Read MoreA 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...
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