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Stopped-Vehicle Crashes in Florida Often Result in Severe Injury
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...
Read MoreHow Good Headlights Can Lower Crash Rates
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...
Read MoreHow Florida is Trying to Keep Cyclists Safe
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...
Read MoreSteps Older Drivers Can Take To Stay Safe on the Road
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...
Read MoreFlorida Driver Runs Stop Sign, Causes Fatal Car Accident in Orlando
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...
Read MoreFlorida Ranks 3rd Nationwide for Red-Light Running Accidents
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...
Read MoreRare Roundabout Crash in The Villages Results in DUI Charge
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...
Read MoreHit and run crashes are a problem in Florida
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...
Read MoreWater safety tips every parent needs to know
One of the best things about living in the Sunshine State is it stays warm enough throughout the year for you to go swimming pretty much whenever you want. In general, though, the weather from April to October is the best time of the year to enjoy swimming and other water activities. With that in...
Read MoreFlorida a hotspot for distracted driving
Faced with an increasing number of distracted driving accidents, Florida and many other states are cracking down on drivers who let distractions steal their attention away from the road. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month - a time when police departments step up enforcement to stop people from texting, eating, self-grooming, and partaking in other...
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