Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Which Florida Cities are the Most Dangerous for Drivers?
Florida has some of the busiest roadways in the U.S., so it should come as no surprise that it also ranks among the most dangerous in the country when it comes to car accidents. For instance, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) estimates that there were as many as 394,230… Read More »
Why Driving is Getting More Dangerous
Despite efforts to make U.S. roads safer, we now find ourselves in the midst of a significant spike in traffic deaths. Having a thorough understanding of the dangers we face when using our nation’s roadways can go a long way towards helping motorists avoid deadly crashes. Historical Spikes in Traffic Fatalities This is not… Read More »
Fault for Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
Many people are surprised to hear that tire blow-outs are among the most common reasons for truck accidents in the U.S. This makes more sense, however, when you consider how much more wear and tear the tires on these vehicles go through on a day-to-day basis. Read on to learn more about the dangers… Read More »
Wrong-Way Crashes May be on the Rise in Florida
In only the first week of 2024, there were eleven fatal car accidents in Florida, three of which involved wrong-way drivers. Of the many kinds of accidents in which Florida drivers can be involved on our state’s congested roadways, wrong-way crashes are perhaps the most deadly. While the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has… Read More »
Why Florida Drivers Should Consider Obtaining Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Florida is one of only a handful of no-fault auto insurance states, which means that accident victims must first seek compensation from their own insurers when attempting to cover their medical bills and vehicle repair costs. If, however, policy amounts are exceeded or an accident victim sustains a serious injury, then he or she… Read More »
The Leading Cause of Intersection Accidents
Despite the use of traffic signals, lights, crosswalks, and speed limit reductions, intersections continue to be one of the most common sites of car accidents in the U.S. These accidents happen for a number of reasons, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 46 percent of intersection crashes occur because… Read More »
How Location of Vehicle Damage in a Car Accident Can Help Determine Fault
In the aftermath of a crash, determining fault often ends up playing a critical role in the insurance claim process. When attempting to establish liability for a crash, investigators will look to the vehicle damage itself for a clearer picture of the cause of an accident. Read on to learn more about car accident… Read More »
What Worsening Traffic Means for Fort Lauderdale
If you spend any time on the road in Fort Lauderdale, you are probably only all too aware that satisfaction with the traffic flow in the city is at an all-time low, an opinion that has been confirmed by a recent ETC Institute study. Read on for a brief rundown on the increasing traffic… Read More »
What to Do if You are Injured in a Hit and Run Accident
Being involved in any kind of car accident can be traumatizing, but the situation can be even more stressful when the other driver flees the scene of the crash. This is known as a hit and run accident and unfortunately, this kind of crash is becoming increasingly common in Florida and across the U.S…. Read More »
Adjusting Your Driving During Bad Weather
Florida, while primarily known for its year-round balmy weather still sees its fair share of tropical storms and unpredictable weather, especially during this time of year. Unfortunately, these kinds of weather conditions can turn driving into an even more hazardous activity. This is why it’s so important for motorists to take extra care when… Read More »
