Speeding on the roads is a perilous behavior that significantly heightens the risk of motor vehicle accidents. The consequences of pushing the accelerator beyond the prescribed limits extend far beyond receiving a traffic ticket. 1. Lack of reaction time When drivers...
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...
While it may be easy to spot bad weather or backed up highways, noticing road rage in other drivers is not always obvious at first. Learning about how road rage can influence people and harm you can help you as you travel. Reckless behavior According to NBC News,...
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...
Vehicles can be deadly weapons. Millions of people are injured by motor vehicles and many lawsuits focus primarily on personal injury. There may be some cases where a car accident turns into a criminal prosecution. The switch from a personal injury case to criminal...
It is not obligatory to report all minor vehicle collisions to the police. However, failing to do so can result in legal issues arising in the future. It is important to note that the law in Florida does require you to report collisions involving injury, death,...
There is a statistically higher likelihood of you getting into a car accident during the months of July and August in Melbourne, Florida. Therefore, it makes sense that you’d want to know tips for driving safely during these summer months. Your engine is prone to...
Holiday time is also “travel time” for a lot of folks, and the increased traffic on the road and the rise in drunk driving incidents can make for a dangerous trip. Snowy and icy weather, unfamiliar terrain, the lack of daylight hours and even roaming animals can make...
The worst part of any commute is contending with the rest of the drivers around you. You have to keep your wits about you and focus on what you're doing or else you might end up in a car accident you can't afford.Florida's problems with distracted drivers are...
Police say distracted driving and blinding sunlight are to blame for a crash involving a group of 14 bicyclists in Davie, Florida over Thanksgiving weekend. Several riders were injured and one woman, identified as Denise Marsh, 53, died after being transported to the...