A state lawmaker from another part of Florida, who lost her twin sister in a car accident, recently pledged to fight hard for a tougher prohibition on texting and driving.While it is already illegal for motorists in this state to text and drive, Florida is one of a...
Month: July 2018
Is the person behind the wheel liable for your accident?
A car accident caused by the negligence and reckless actions of another driver could be grounds to move forward with a civil claim. This is a way for a Florida accident victim to recover his or her losses and get the care necessary to get better and move forward....
Adults still likely to text and drive even with kids in the car
A recent report prepared by a major children's hospital and the nursing school of a major university in a cooperative effort suggested that law enforcement efforts at curbing texting and driving might not be as effective as hoped.For example, the study found that,...
Deputy, others injured in wrong-way crash
A sheriff's deputy was among three people in the Tampa area who suffered injuries following a car crash in which a driver was traveling the wrong way on the road. Thankfully, all of the victims are expected to survive, but the exact extent of their injuries was not...
Statistics show impact of speeding on Florida roads
With much legislative and media focus on curbing the impact of driving behaviors such as drunk driving or distracted driving, it can be easy for motorists in Florida to overlook the impact that speeding and aggressive driving has on making the state's roadways less...
Rental car crashes: Who is responsible?
Florida remains one of the most popular tourist destinations of the United States thanks to its year-round warm weather. Once those visitors step off the plane, several of them head down to the nearest rental car dealership to sign some documents before taking their...