When a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle, it is important for him or her to stay completely focused on the road. Doing anything that takes the focus off the task at hand can greatly increase the chance of a car accident. Distracted driving is often the result of...
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Safe winter driving in the Florida area
While snow is not something that many Florida residents have to deal with, winter can still make the roads icy and slick. This means that tires lose their traction, and cars have a greater risk of spinning out of control or sliding into the rear of other cars. To keep...
5 common driving mistakes that can easily cause accidents
Many Florida residents believe that inexperience leads to car accidents. It is certainly true that new drivers may be more likely to cause or be involved in crashes because they are not as seasoned as individuals who have been driving for years. However, it is...
Overall traffic deaths decreased in 2018, pedestrian deaths up
Florida readers might be interested to learn that, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, figures, approximately 36,500 people were killed in traffic accidents across the United States in 2018. While that number represents a 2% decrease...
Reasons why elderly drivers pose a risk to your safety
No one can avoid getting older. You can take steps to remain looking and feeling young, but eventually, time will catch up with you even in small ways. For many aging Florida residents, driving could be where age begins to show. At some point, many elderly drivers'...
Certain state teens most likely to drink and drive
Drunk driving remains a major traffic safety issue in Florida and across the U.S. Worse, statistics show that a significant portion of drunk drivers are teenagers, and some states have more underage drunk drivers than others. Researchers from...
East Manatee County collision claims man’s life
If asked, most in Naples would likely say that their greatest tool at avoiding auto accidents is their own strong driving skills. Indeed, there is something to be said about the effectiveness of smart, defensive driving in avoiding collisions with others. At the same...
What is the dangerous instrumentality doctrine?
Your immediate concern after having been involved in a car accident in Naples should be your recovery and/or the repair of your vehicle. Enough stress is associated with these processes; you should not have to worry about dealing with more related to how you are going...
Defining the different types of driving distractions
“Distracted driving” is a term that you hear more and more in relation to car accidents in Naples. Yet like most, you likely assume that when authorities are referencing it, they are referring to people using their cell phones while driving. That is the...
Should you go to the ER after a car accident?
After a car accident, you may understandably feel shaken. You may have a hard time understanding what is happening or even answering questions that others may ask you. You could even feel a bit detached and not know whether you are hurt. Sometimes, adrenaline and...