Most people associate distracted driving with cellphones. Using a phone is certainly distracting, and it often causes a driver to remove at least one hand from the wheel. Reading a text, typing or even scrolling social media requires a driver to take their eyes off...
Car Accidents
Can you claim compensation for a wreck if you were speeding?
You were heading home from work and you were -- admittedly -- speeding a little. The weather was great, the roads looked free of traffic and you were just anxious to be home. Then, a driver on a cross street shot through a red light and slammed into the side of your...
Types of back injuries you may experience in a wreck
An accident can change your life in many ways. It can leave you with injuries, lingering pain and other complications that can last for months or years. Even if your injuries were not life threatening or serious, they can still have a serious impact on your life. For...
Should you settle a car accident claim or go to trial?
Ever since you were injured in a car wreck with a distracted driver, you've been frustrated. Despite the pain of your injuries, your time lost from work and all the trouble, the insurance company has dragged its heels. They have seemed utterly indifferent to your...
Could safety features reduce the chance of an accident?
Cars are smarter and more technologically advanced than ever before. In fact, you may soon be able to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that can drive you to your destination. It's logical to assume that safer vehicles would mean a lower rate of car accidents in...
An iguana in the road leads to a wreck in Florida
In mountainous or wooded areas, it's common to hear about drivers seeing deer in the road -- but you don't often hear about an iguana causing a wreck.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver on U.S. 1 near Marathon saw an iguana in the road and came to a...
What counts as distracted driving? More than you think
When a driver is behind the wheel, his or her main responsibility is to drive safely and pay attention to the task at hand. Unfortunately, many drivers fail in this responsibility and allow certain things to distract them. This can result in car accidents that are...
Are self-driving cars the key to safer Florida roads?
Like many other Florida drivers, you may have concerns about how safe self-driving vehicles will truly be. You know that many auto manufacturers are working diligently to be the first to release an autonomous vehicle for widespread consumer use, which means you could...
Why does fault matter after a car accident in Florida?
Every state follows its own rules when it comes to personal injury claims. Florida is one of the few states that has what's commonly called "no-fault" rules for car wrecks. Injured drivers are generally expected to pursue compensation for their injuries from their own...
What are the key things to remember after a wreck?
A motor vehicle accident is always a shock to your system. They're scary -- and they happen very fast. In the aftermath, it's hard to get your bearings and keep your mind on what's important.Here are some tips. These are the top things you need to remember after a...
