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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, an annual event created to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while distracted. This year, the educational program is more important than ever since distracted driving accidents remain one of the leading causes of car crashes in many states, including Florida. Fortunately, Florida has strict laws designed to...

Thousands of people sustain serious injuries every year in car accidents in Florida. In many cases, crash victims suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Head and brain injuries can have a devastating impact on victims and their loved ones. As such, it's crucial for brain injury victims to have a clear understanding of their legal rights...

Why do so many car accidents occur on I-4? Interstate 4 in Florida is the deadliest highway in the country, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by Assurance IQ, which declared Florida one of the most dangerous states overall for drivers. "It probably doesn't come as a shock to most Floridians who have...

With the start of the new year, Florida drivers can expect a few changes on the road. That’s because one new traffic law recently went into effect, and another could soon be on the way. In both cases, the laws are intended to prevent car accidents caused by drivers who don’t share the road with...

Central Florida motorists reminded to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.’ December can be a festive time of year in Florida. It’s also one of the most dangerous times for motorists in The Sunshine State, primarily due to the prevalence of drunk drivers. One of the main reasons why so many car accidents happen in...

A recent nationwide study has identified that certain types of roads in Florida are more prone to fatal car accidents than others. This study categorized states based on five different criteria to determine which ones have the most dangerous roads. So, which types of roads are the most dangerous in Florida? How common are collisions...

According to newly released estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 19,515 people were killed in car accidents and other motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first half of 2023. That’s a decrease of roughly 3.3% compared to the first half of 2022, which saw 20,190 fatalities. Roadway deaths remain a problem Unfortunately,...

Since 2017, Inverness has witnessed an unusually high number of pedestrian accidents, particularly on several busy streets, according to a recent article by the Citrus County Chronicle. These roads have seen more collisions than others in Central Florida, highlighting the significant dangers pedestrians encounter in Inverness. "It's a highly trafficked road, and this situation is...

Pedestrian deaths reached a 41-year high last year, according to a recent nationwide report comparing the number of pedestrian deaths in each state in 2022. “This continues the upward trend that the United States has been experiencing for decades and represents the highest number of pedestrian deaths since 1981,” according to the recent report published...

Understanding the dangers of speeding and efforts to prevent crashes. Speeding drivers continue to be one of the leading causes of car accidents, as highlighted by crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Even with advancements in vehicle safety, speeding remains a significant threat on the roads. This month, the NHTSA is...