In a Florida community a couple of hours north of the Tampa Bay area, the driver of a semitrailer that crashed into a parked school bus full of children was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison. The accident took place in 2014 and injured seven children and the...
Month: August 2016
The impact of catastrophic car accident injuries on victims
Catastrophic injuries can result in physical and mental disability, as well as pain, disfigurement or disability. The impact of a catastrophic injury can be lifelong. These injuries can negatively influence a Florida victim's quality of life and earning capacity for...
Driving while drowsy: The other type of impaired driving
Every year, thousands of motorists are killed in accidents across the country. Many of these accidents are caused by impaired or distracted driving. Most people recognize the dangers of drinking and driving due to government enforcement programs, as well as public...
A look at the real problem of drunk driving on Florida streets
Unfortunately, impaired driving is a costly problem. Each year, it leads to injuries, deaths, property damage and arrests. During 2010, an estimated 4 million adults reported driving while impaired, which led to millions of drunk driving-related incidents. Drunk...
How can auto-pedestrian accident be avoided?
Florida pedestrian safety, unfortunately, can sometimes be a polarizing topic between pro and anti-car groups. It is, however, a legitimate public safety concern that has implications for quality of life as we are all pedestrians at one point or another. A variety of...
