Many of the newest vehicles on the market boast of state-of-the-art safety features that are supposed to make both occupants of the vehicle and those with whom they share the road safer.However, a new study suggests that people can be a little too trusting, and at the...
Car Accidents
Staged accidents in Tampa area could affect true victims
The Tampa Bay area is a busy and growing location, and that means there are many drivers traveling the roads, trucks delivering goods and tourists navigating unfamiliar streets. With so many people on the road, accidents happen, and people get hurt. If you were hurt...
There’s hardly such a thing as a true auto ‘accident’
People use the term "accident" fairly broadly, especially when they are referring to collisions between two or more vehicles. In this broader sense, accident just means something that no one caused on purpose, which is indeed the case in the vast majority of car...
Are drowsy drivers a threat to your safety on the road?
When a Florida driver gets behind the wheel while tired, it can increase the chance of an accident. In some cases, tired drivers are actually dangerous drivers, and they could be a threat to your health and well-being. In order to combat the likelihood of a person...
Florida working to reduce auto accident injuries and fatalities
Driving a vehicle is the most common form of transportation, but there are many Florida residents who choose to walk or bike. The individuals who make this choice often do so for health reasons, but there are times when it is more convenient, efficient and...
Lawmaker pledges to fight for tougher distracted driving law
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...
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...
