Your steering wheel dictates the direction that you head when you’re driving. If you spot a potential hazard, then turning it can guide you out of the way. Sadly, if getting out of the way isn’t a possibility, then your steering wheel has the potential to injure you...
Injuries
Pedestrians in Florida face heightened dangers
An analysis of preliminary accident data conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association suggests that pedestrian fatalities in 2019 rose to a level last seen more than three decades ago, and more than half of these deaths occurred in just five states. Florida...
Teaching children about pedestrian safety
Children walk alongside roads in Florida frequently on their way to and from school or just playing with friends. Because car accidents involving pedestrians are not unheard of, parents would benefit from teaching their children the importance of pedestrian safety....
What does Florida law say about texting and driving?
If you drive on the Florida roads, you probably know that the state's texting and driving law changed last year. Today, law enforcement can pull drivers over for texting behind the wheel as a primary offense (previously a secondary offense). Review the state's...
Dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic accident
Catastrophic accidents are those that result in a life-altering injury for one or more people involved. In legal terms, a catastrophic injury is one that leaves someone unable to maintain gainful employment. The most common type of crash that produces this kind of...
Highest number of pedestrian fatalities reported in over 30 years
A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that U.S. pedestrian fatalities in 2019 reached their highest number in over 30 years. According to the report, Florida joined a group of four other states that represent 47% of the total pedestrian...
Important information about car insurance coverage options
After a car accident, you will have to deal with your insurance company and probably the insurance companies of anyone else involved. It is imperative that you understand the insurance coverage you have and that the at-fault party has because this will affect your...