A motor vehicle accident may cause extensive property damage and significant bodily injury. This may be true even if a collision takes place at a relatively low rate of speed. Driver distraction, fatigue or impairment may play a role in almost any type of crash. Poor...
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Are kids in the back seat safer than in the front?
Most parents know that traveling in a motor vehicle is a major safety concern for their children. Federal fatality and injury statistics make it clear that car wrecks are a leading cause of disability and death for people of all ages, including teenagers and newborns....
Common car accident injuries
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports there are more than 1,000 motor vehicle accidents every day in Florida. And these accidents often result in serious injuries. Here’s a look at some of the most common injuries that victims suffer in...
Night shifts linked to far higher car accident risks
Drowsy driving accidents in Florida and around the country injure tens of thousands of road users each year, often fatally, and the results of a 2021 study suggest that these collisions are often caused by motorists who suffer from a medical condition known as shift...
Avenues of compensation for auto accident passengers
Injury claims for passengers differ significantly from the potential claims of drivers when involved in an auto accident. Florida uses a "no fault" insurance system that allows additional medical coverage for some who have appropriate insurance, and passengers have an...
How to drive safely near schools
By mid-September, most kids throughout Florida have returned to school. If you're driving, especially during typical school hours, stay alert to avoid colliding with a young pedestrian or a car carrying a child. Children are easily distracted It's important to remain...
What to know about emotional distress
If you are involved in a car accident while traveling in Florida, you may experience both physical and mental health problems. Depending on the facts in your case, it may be possible to obtain compensation for emotional distress. This may help to pay for mental health...
Do seat belts actually have an impact on your safety?
Some safety systems, like cameras that identify when you have started to veer out of your lane, are only available if you purchase prestige vehicles or opt for the most expensive packages available. Other safety systems, like airbags and safety restraints or seat...
Distracted driving can be dangerous
Anything that takes someone’s attention from the task at hand creates the potential for a mistake. When driving a car, diverted attention and subsequent errors could cost someone their life. Not stopping at an intersection and going through a stop sign may result in...
Reckless driving causes harm
Victims and their families might feel furious at reckless drivers who cause accidents. Such accidents are often avoidable ones, especially when the driver's deliberate and outrageous behavior leads to the crash. Reckless drivers might avoid consequences for their...