Car Accidents

Regardless of the setting, operating a motor vehicle is a risk. Not only do you have to personally make good decisions, but you must hope that those around you do the same. While you have full control over yourself, you don’t have anything to say about the behavior of...

If you consume alcohol, you’re obligated to make responsible choices regarding transport. You hopefully think ahead when you plan to attend social gatherings, perhaps, arranging for a designated driver to chauffeur those who plan on drinking. Maybe you use an...

When you get in an accident, you may just want to go home and relax. The aftermath of an accident is overwhelming, and it can be difficult to get back in a car again. Even so, it’s important to visit a doctor in the days after you get in a car accident. Here’s why....

Over 400,000 motor vehicle accidents occurred across the state of Florida in 2018 according to data released from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Almost 35% of the crashes occurred in the southern portion of the state in large cities such...

Back in the 1970s, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration created a program to perform crash tests with dummies as a way to determine vehicle safety. In the 1990s, this program developed the 5-star safety rating system that many drivers in Florida are no...

Florida residents who speed quickly through red lights may be aware of red light camera programs in their communities. Red light cameras are designed to take a picture of those who run a red light. These pictures are then sent with a citation to the driver. Critics...

Florida residents are no doubt aware that distracted driving is a serious concern. Every day in this country, at least nine people die in auto accidents involving a distracted driver. Distractions are numerous: using the phone, using a navigation system, adjusting the...

Florida residents who are in the market for a new car have a wealth of choices, and many of the vehicles in dealer showrooms come equipped with innovative safety features that are designed to prevent rather than survive accidents. However, a study released recently by...

Drunk driving is an epidemic in Florida, as elsewhere. In fact, 30 people die in drunk driving crashes every day in this country. Many lives can be saved, though, through devices like the ignition interlock device, a breathalyzer that prevents a car from starting up...

It is common for individuals to talk about negligence in conversations. Some may wonder how this applies in car accidents. Learning the answer can help Florida drivers to drive safer and avoid accidents. Also, it can help them to determine if they have a legal case if...