Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
When choosing a vehicle, safety is often a top concern. Yet, making assumptions about safety without doing fact-based research can leave some drivers less safe than they’d prefer to be. For example, many drivers assume that larger vehicles like SUVs are automatically...
People who are involved in a car wreck can suffer from many types of injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most serious, but they’re also ones that can sometimes remain hidden for days or weeks after a crash. TBIs range in severity from...
People sometimes talk about how teenagers are dangerous drivers. They may complain about teens who are distracted by their cellphones behind the wheel, for example, or teens who drive aggressively and break the speed limit. But as these examples show, these issues...
Some drivers falsely believe that they can multitask while they’re driving without it having any negative impacts on their ability to drive. This is sometimes because they’ve been driving for years; however, that overconfidence in their driving abilities can lead to...
Do you sometimes ask yourself if the drivers around you are getting worse? Maybe you feel like they’re putting you in danger, or you watch them make key mistakes every time you drive. It’s concerning because you’re worried that you could be involved in an accident...
Pedestrian accidents are alarmingly common. In 2022, statistics indicate that a pedestrian was killed in an accident every 70 minutes. These figures come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Because of this, it is crucial to think about...
One potential issue for someone who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a vehicle collision -- or any other type of accident or event -- is memory loss (amnesia). It’s most likely to occur when a TBI impacts the amygdala, hippocampus and/or prefrontal...
You’ve probably read about the importance of listening in relationships. A person who does not listen is less likely to understand the other party. Emotional harm can often result from this. Listening is just as important when navigating the streets. You might not...
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor bruises to severe trauma. Common injuries include whiplash and concussions. In some cases, it could be much worse like bone fractures, spinal cord injuries and soft tissue damage. While some heal...
You’ve undoubtedly heard about young people and their risky driving behaviors, such as texting, speeding and showing off to their friends. But what about elderly drivers? Considering that Florida has the second-highest percentage of residents aged 65 and older, it’s...