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Who’s Liable in a Head-On Motorcycle Crash in Florida?
What Injured Riders Need to Know About Fault, Insurance, and Legal Action Head-on motorcycle accidents happen far too often in Florida, and the consequences are frequently deadly. That’s partly because Florida has more registered motorcycles than nearly every other state. Between 2002 and 2023, motorcycle registrations surged by 178%, from 239,917 to 668,046, according to...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Crackdown Gains Momentum in Florida Senate
Distracted driving is a serious problem in Florida. According to the Florida Traffic Safety Board, the state saw nearly 700,000 crashes in 2024 alone. Over 14,000 people were seriously injured, and more than 3,000 died. Distracted driving was a leading factor in crashes that caused 2,289 serious injuries and 275 deaths. To address this problem,...
Read MoreI-75 Expansion Project in Ocala Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion
If you’ve ever driven through Ocala on I-75, you know how bad the traffic can get – especially during tourist season or hurricane evacuations. The congestion significantly increases the risk of car accidents. But Florida officials say that relief is finally on the way. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently broke ground on a $541 million project...
Read MoreA Father Is Fighting to Make Florida a Hands-Free Driving State
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents in the United States because it takes a driver’s attention away from the road. Even a few seconds of inattention can result in a serious or fatal car accident. When a driver is distracted, reaction times slow down, making it harder...
Read MoreFlorida Troopers Crack Down on Move-Over Law Violations in January
As the new year rolls in, Florida is shining a spotlight on road safety with a campaign to raise awareness about the Move Over law. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) have teamed up with other state and local organizations, including the Florida Department of...
Read MoreDecember Highlights National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
December marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to confront the risks of impaired driving and its devastating consequences. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve bring joy and celebration but also an alarming spike in impaired driving crashes. Choosing a safe ride during these high-risk periods can mean the difference between life and tragedy....
Read MoreDrowsy Driving Causes Thousands of Fatal Crashes Each Year
Drowsy driving is a major factor in car accidents, often with devastating consequences. What many don't realize is just how widespread these collisions are across the country. Each year, thousands of people are injured or lose their lives in crashes caused by drivers who are too tired to be behind the wheel or who fall...
Read MorePedestrian Fatalities Rise as Bigger Vehicles Pose New Dangers on Roads
Pedestrian accident fatalities remain on the rise in recent years in Florida and nationwide. One of the big reasons why is that larger vehicles are increasingly putting people at risk while crossing the street or walking alongside a road. "We have a crisis of roadway deaths, and it's even worse among vulnerable road users like...
Read MoreNTSB Warns of Rising Teen Marijuana Crashes
Floridians are getting ready to make a choice this November. Amendment 3 is on the ballot, and if passed, recreational marijuana could become legal in the Sunshine State. While legal cannabis might sound like a win for many Floridians, we need to stay mindful of its potential risks. Irresponsible use could spell trouble on our...
Read MoreConsumer Report Highlights Florida's Most Dangerous Roads
A study by ConsumerAffairs, which analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation, has identified the deadliest roads in Florida. Utilizing data from 2020 through 2022, the study found that U.S. Route 19 in Pinellas County is the most dangerous, with 94 fatalities recorded in that period. Distracted...
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