Car Accidents

At the next legislative session, Florida lawmakers will take a up a proposal to strengthen the state's texting and driving ban. Currently, Florida motorists are not allowed to text and drive, but the offense is "secondary" and carries only a $20 fine. A person who...

After residents of the Tampa Bay rejected a previous plan, the Florida Department of Transportation brought forth a new plan that proposes to add express toll lanes on Interstates 4 and 275 as well as other expansions. Leaders proposed the new plan, Tampa Bay Next....

An accident can change your life in a split second. Even if there are not serious physical injuries, the emotional scarring can run deep. Depending on the nature of your accident, it is possible that you could have grounds to pursue financial compensation through a...

There's no such thing as a car-accident-free state. It's also true, however, that motor vehicle collisions appear to be more problematic in some states than others. For example, do you know there are certain drivers in Florida that some consider as high risks for...

In Florida, motorcyclists can be traveling on the roadways essentially year-round. Even though motorists are accustomed to sharing the road with these small vehicles, this does not always mean that they cautiously take note of them. Whether it is due to distractions...

Distracted drivers are a growing problem that will continue to increase in scope as technology advances and is used more frequently. Distracted driving includes anything that removes the driver's focus and attention from the roadway. In general, there are three types...

You can do everything in your power to keep yourself, your passengers and all others in your vicinity as safe as possible when you get behind the wheel to drive. And sometimes you can prevent another person's poor choices on the road. For instance, if your friend has...

A recent study revealed that Florida drivers rank second in the nation for distracted driving. According to a representative for the company that collected the data, fatalities have increased due to phone use. Each day in the United States, 1,161 victims are injured...

Distracted driving includes a variety of activities that remove the driver's focus from the roadway. Distracted driving can include any activity that distracts the driver's attention, including physical, visual and mental distractions.Distracted driving can present a...

The circumstances surrounding car accidents can be complex and the period of time following a car accident can be difficult for victims. There are a variety of parties involved in motor vehicle accident situations and insurance companies are one party commonly...