You have many great reasons to commute by bike, including health benefits, saving gas money and reducing your carbon footprint. Not to mention that cycling is just plain fun. Unfortunately, the roads can be a little dangerous for Florida cyclists.
Distracted driving is widely known to cause traffic accidents and fatalities. While publicity campaigns and stricter laws have aimed to address the problem, about nine people are killed and more than a thousand are injured each day as a result
Florida consistently leads the nation in pedestrian fatalities. In 2017 alone, of 3,174 deaths from motor vehicle crashes, more than 600 were pedestrians. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the occurrence of pedestrian deaths has been rising nationwide
Protecting one’s assets during a divorce can be a challenge. While many Florida spouses simply want a fair division of assets, when their definitions of fair do not match, they may expect a drawn-out legal battle. Unless a couple can
Among the many potential injuries a Florida resident could suffer in a car accident, an injury to the brain may be among the most terrifying because there is no way to predict the outcome. A brain injury may not even reveal symptoms
Recently, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a statement announcing the death of an employee who worked as a bailiff. The woman died as the result of injuries sustained in an accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her two teenage
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
Most Florida motorists following the traffic laws and rules of the road, but they can’t always avoid the recklessness of other drivers. Unfortunately, negligence and recklessness of one driver can result in serious motor vehicle accidents to unsuspecting travelers. One family
Florida officers reported that they were called to an unusual scene. Witnesses observed an individual driving a vehicle in circles in a Publix parking lot and alerted authorities. After arrival, authorities arrested and charged the man with an offense for drunk
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
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
It only takes a moment for an individual’s life to change. Moments of texting, fidgeting with the radio, looking away from the road and other distractions can result in serious motor-vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, innocent victims often suffer serious injury and/or
