Pedestrians are often acutely aware of the fragility of life when they cross a street and a vehicle narrowly misses hitting them. Walking may be good exercise, calming and the oldest method of transportation, but in a city like Tampa where vehicles often outnumber...
A crash involving a drunk driver in Valrico sent six people to the hospital -- including two Hillsborough County police deputies.The early morning crash happened on May 10, 2020, near the intersection of Church Street and Highway 60 East. According to reports, the...
New estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released this month indicate that truck accident fatalities rose in 2019 by 1% over 2018. The figures were obtained via preliminary reports through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, or...
You do your best to be careful when you're out there on the road, and you understand that defensive driving is important. But how do you protect yourself against something like a drunk driver?Know the signs. If you can spot a drunk driver, you can take steps to evade...
New research published by the University of Michigan is taking a hard look into some of the lesser-known consequences of traumatic spinal injuries: the psychological damage caused by living with the condition.Researchers compared adults with spinal cord injuries to...
Watching a motorcyclist get wiped out on the road is a horrific experience. What's worse: Many people never even stop to help. Maybe they're afraid of getting hurt themselves, or maybe they simply don't know what to do -- but even one Good Samaritan can make a big...
Spring in Florida brings milder temps and longer days, and more people are out and about. This time of year also brings out the bikers as the good weather provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy the open road. With more motorcycles on the road, it is more important...
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...
Because of our fast-paced culture, it's normal for people to have to multitask. In some cases, the urge to get multiple things done at once happens when a driver is behind the wheel. This often means grabbing a meal or a beverage to go and consuming it while driving...
Parenting a teenager can be hard. On one hand, you don't want to condone any bad behavior -- like drinking. On the other hand, you know that it's important to address the realities of life. You can't be with your teen every moment of the day or night, so they may...
