If you have a car accident, you may expect to have some soreness for a few days or weeks. In serious crashes, you even may expect to break bones or damage your internal organs. Still, a collision may leave you vulnerable to a catastrophic eye injury. According to the...
SUVs have become more popular in Florida and the rest of the United States in recent years, but research indicates that SUVs pose a significant threat to anyone traveling on foot. When any vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the chance of that pedestrian suffering a serious...
Alcohol and recreational drugs are not the only substances that can impair drivers. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may also lessen coordination and affect judgment. Because of this, you must make sure that the medication you take doesn’t have...
It’s getting hot out there, and your feet are kind of sore and sweaty after a long day at work. Is there really anything wrong with taking your shoes off for the drive home? Well, technically, no. It’s not illegal to drive barefoot in Florida. In fact, there’s...
Distracted driving has become increasingly prevalent in Florida and throughout the country. As a general rule, anything that takes your focus off of the road can be classified as a distraction. Let's look at some of the dangers associated with driving while eating,...
If you’re still recovering from the physical and emotional trauma of a car crash, you may be more than a bit nervous when you get behind the wheel again. This time of year, there’s a lot to look out for. Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs are...
However bad your day, you only have to look across at your dog, with its head out the passenger window to cheer you up. Whether it is sunny or raining, your dog is there beside you, tongue hanging out and hair blown back by the wind. Dogs can make great travel...
You may not think that parking lots are particularly dangerous. However, underestimating their danger could be one of the reasons why so many accidents do occur.Parking lots bring together many factors that can quickly turn a relatively simple situation into an...
Driving requires those behind the wheel to use their hands, eyes and minds, along with other senses, such as hearing, in order to safely navigate the streets and highways across the country, including those here in Florida. Unfortunately, not all drivers consider the...
Florida's beaches, weather and theme parks are an international draw that make The Sunshine State one of the country's major attractions. Visitors travel south all winter long with AAA predicting 2016's holiday season as one of the busiest travel holidays in recent...