Protecting Your Rights And Your Future
Florida is a popular destination for tourists, with millions of visitors flocking to the state each year to enjoy its beaches, theme parks and warm climate. Unfortunately, this influx of visitors also means that motor vehicle accidents involving out-of-state drivers...
Every so often, you hear about wrong-way accidents in Florida. Some of them are minor, such as a person turning the wrong way down a small one-way street or an alley. But many of them are very serious, especially when they happen on the interstate. These accidents are...
A glare-induced crash occurs when a driver is temporarily blinded by sunlight or artificial light, leading to an accident. While glare can be a natural and uncontrollable phenomenon, certain conditions can make such accidents legally actionable in Florida. All...
Everybody knows that distracted driving is a problem. Ad campaigns are everywhere reminding drivers to pay attention behind the wheel, and Florida Statute 316.305 bars drivers from using their hands to operate any wireless communication device while they’re operating...
In the last few years in the United States, traffic fatalities have been something of a roller coaster, at least when looking at statistics. The historical trend for fatalities has been a decline since about the 1970s. But the last few years saw a reversal, with a...
Just about every traffic safety professional and first responder will tell you that a leading cause of death on our roads is speeding. According to the National Highway and Traffic Administration (NHTSA), it accounts for nearly one-third of all fatal U.S. crashes....
Coffee is certainly one of the most common beverages consumed in the car. If you drive during the morning rush hour and you pass a coffee shop, you’ll probably see a line of cars going around the store. And that just counts people who are buying their coffee from a...
When you look at the statistics, it quickly becomes clear that teenagers are some of the most dangerous drivers. They have the highest fatal accident rate out of any age group. Even when teens themselves survive these accidents, drivers and passengers in other cars...
The distraction of cellphones is well-known in the car. Drivers who try to use their phones are in violation of the law and they are increasing the odds that they will cause a car accident. It’s dangerous to text and drive, talk on the phone, take pictures, use social...
Florida experiences a lot of foot traffic, and drivers are required to give way to pedestrians who are legally crossing the streets. However, not all drivers adhere to these rules, which can lead to pedestrian accidents. Victims of pedestrian accidents can still...