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...
Bus accidents and other accidents involving large commercial vehicles are quite likely to leave at least one person seriously injured.For one, the size difference between a commercial vehicle and a private passenger vehicle is significant, meaning that the smaller...
Unfortunately, the greater Tampa area is on a record-setting pace this year with respect to the frequency of school bus accidents, with many area counties seeing a marked increase in the number of these types of accidents. Hillsborough County, for instance, is on pace...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA has launched a nationwide ad campaign against drugged driving that is scheduled to run through Labor Day.The "Drive High, get a DUI" campaign aims to educate drivers about the possible consequences of...
As previous posts on this blog have discussed, the distracted driving epidemic has hit pedestrians particularly hard. Thousands of pedestrians die, and many more are injured, across the country each year, often thanks to drivers who are simply not paying attention to...
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...
Another report has confirmed not only that pedestrian deaths on the roads are increasing to disturbingly high levels but also that distracted driving is largely to blame for this trend.With around 6,000 fatal pedestrian accidents in 2017, many experts claim that the...
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...
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....
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,...
