Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Trucks traveling in and through Florida may haul important and sometimes dangerous cargo. Scores of trucks reach their destinations without much controversy, but tractor-trailer accidents do happen. Trucks may potentially cause disastrous collisions. Are there...
The state of Florida prohibits motorists from operating their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Furthermore, you are discouraged from driving if you are too tired to do so. Let's take a look at some other safety tips that can minimize your risk...
Traffic safety is the responsibility of drivers and pedestrians alike. Unfortunately, in any pedestrian collision, the injuries tend to be severe and often fatal. There are some driving habits, though, that those behind the wheel must avoid at all times. What are some...
Although Florida no-fault law requires drivers to self-insure for relatively minor accidents, legal liability may still apply when drivers are seriously injured. Driving at night is one way that legal liability may arise. Can a driver be legally liable for poor...
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...
Some of the most dangerous places on the road in Florida are at the intersection of two or more roads. U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) statistics indicate that 43% of all motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections. Despite this alarming statistic, you...
You know as a proven and conscientious motorist who routinely drives on the varied roadways crisscrossing the Tampa Bay Area and Gulf Coast region that traffic risks are always present. There’s no denying the fact. Florida is a heavily populated state featuring...
Most drivers in Florida have committed a rolling stop at least once or twice. Many people don't even know that such an action is a traffic violation. However, you can get ticketed if an officer sees you doing a rolling stop; worse yet, a rolling stop could cause a car...
Everyone in Florida has likely witnessed road rage at least once in their lives. Sometimes, a relative who's prone to road rage is a running joke in the family. What many people don't realize is that road rage is illegal and worse than that, it can be dangerous. If...
Speeding is one of the most serious hazards on America's roads. In fact, it's implicated in up to a quarter of all fatal car accidents across the country. Drivers in Florida should know why this is true and what they can do to reduce the risk of being in a collision...