When a Florida driver is behind the wheel, his or her main priority should be the safe operation of the vehicle. Most drivers would agree that they should keep their eyes on the road and their focus on driving safely, but many of them are still tempted by various...
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Hands-free driving is not risk-free driving
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...
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...
Prescription drugs and driving: a dangerous combination
Driving while impaired is dangerous and irresponsible, whether it's because of alcohol, illegal drugs, phones or even prescription medication. While many people acknowledge the danger of driving while distracted or under the influence of alcohol, it is common to...
Despite vehicle safety features, pedestrians are still at risk
You and other Florida residents know that pedestrians and bicyclists have little chance to escape an accident involving a vehicle unscathed. When a vehicle comes barreling at a pedestrian or cyclist with a reckless or negligent driver behind the wheel, the chances of...
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...
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...
How will playing video games help with your TBI?
After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, you may find yourself struggling to get back to some semblance of "normal." When it comes to brain injuries, you could experience a myriad of physical and cognitive issues that may frustrate and...
Would you know if you were bleeding internally in a truck crash?
It probably wouldn't surprise you to know that 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When you add that to their size, it's easy to see why they cannot stop quickly and why any impact with one will most likely be a violent one.People involved in crashes with these...