Florida readers know there are many dangerous habits and behaviors that could lead to an increased chance of a car accident. While drunk driving and distracted driving may top your list, there is growing concern over drowsy driving. Drowsy drivers can be quite...
Month: February 2018
Child in Tampa area injured by passing motorist
Although expected to survive the accident, a boy who was running in a neighborhood in the Tampa area suffered broken bones and had to be taken to the hospital after getting hit by a car traveling through the area.According to authorities, the boy darted in front of a...
When should elderly drivers relinquish their right to drive?
There is a significant number of elderly drivers in the state of Florida. Our state is a popular place to retire, and many people live in the state half a year to escape harsh temperatures farther north. But are elderly drivers making Florida roads more dangerous? A...
Filing a claim after getting hurt by a speeding truck driver
A previous post on this blog talked about the dangers speeding truck drivers present to other motorists in the Hillsborough and other parts of the Tampa area. Not only do drivers who speed have less of a chance of being able to stop for an accident, but, should they...
Large commercial vehicles need to be driven slowly
Although many drivers in the Tampa area are likely tempted to speed, particularly if they are running late for an appointment or are just eager to get home from work after a long day.In particular, drivers of large commercial vehicles, who often are under a time...
Report: Cellphone use contributing to spike in pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in Florida and across the country, according to recent statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association.It appeared that in 2016, for the first time in 20 years, the total number of pedestrian deaths would top...