Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Teenage Driving Risks
Due to their lack of experience and willingness to engage in risky behavior, teenagers tend to have a higher accident rate than other age groups. Not only is this dangerous for adolescent drivers, but also for anyone else on the road. Read on to learn more about the risks of teenage driving and your… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Left-Hand Turn Accident?
Most of us have driven through an intersection immediately following a car accident. This isn’t surprising, as intersections are notorious for being one of the most likely places to get in a car accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 40 percent of car crashes take… Read More »
How Knowing Braking Distances Can Help Prevent Car Accidents
There are a lot of things that can affect a vehicle’s stopping distance, but one of the most important is speed. It’s important to have a thorough understanding of how speed, and other factors, can affect stopping distance and how stopping distance can affect whether a person is involved in a crash. In fact,… Read More »
A Few Simple Ways to Avoid Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents not only in Florida, but across the country. Fortunately, there are strategies that motorists can use to help reduce the possibility of drifting off while driving and being the cause of a crash. Drowsy Driving is Dangerous While falling asleep at the… Read More »
Stopped-Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents can and do happen in a variety of ways, but most involve at least two moving vehicles. Collisions can, however, occur when only one of the cars is moving and the other is disabled or stopped. These types of crashes are known as stopped-vehicle accidents and they can result in both severe… Read More »
Recognizing Aggressive Driving on Florida’s Roads
The rising prevalence of aggressive driving has become of increasing concern to anyone who spends time on Florida’s roads. The kinds of reckless driving that this spawns poses a very real risk to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. Read on to learn more about aggressive driving and your own recovery options if involved in… Read More »
Did You Suffer a Car Accident-Related Shoulder Injury?
Shoulder pain is one of the symptoms that is most commonly reported by car accident victims. While this comes as a surprise to many, it actually makes sense when you consider the types of forces that occur in a car crash. Whether caused by a rear-end accident, a t-bone collision, or another type of… Read More »
How Long After a Car Accident Can I Claim Compensation for My Injuries?
Car accident victims often find themselves preoccupied with obtaining emergency medical care, following a treatment plan, repairing their vehicles, and generally trying to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, this can be extremely difficult, especially for those who are unable to work while they recuperate, or whose injuries are particularly severe. In these cases,… Read More »
New Florida Law Imposes Fines on Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
Under Florida law, drivers are not allowed to pass a school bus that is stopped and has its sign extended and its flashing red lights activated. Unfortunately, an alarming number of drivers ignore these rules, putting innocent children at risk of serious injury and even death. This summer, in an effort to address this… Read More »
Florida Summertime Driving Risks
While it’s true that car accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time, there are certain times that are more dangerous for motorists to be on the road than others. The summertime months, for instance, are some of the most dangerous for road users. This is largely because certain highway hazards are… Read More »
