At this point, most drivers understand how dangerous texting while driving can be. However, they know that they’re not going to stay off of the phone entirely. Instead, many drivers will wait until they hit a red light to use their phones. Checking social media...
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Car Accidents
Who pays for the damages I suffered in a car accident?
Florida laws require drivers to have $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL). It should allow drivers quicker access to compensation when they suffer injuries in a car accident. Your insurance provider should...
Many traffic fatalities are speed-related, safety officials warn
Haste makes waste, a popular saying goes. That saying rings true in new data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency found that speeding-related fatalities have reached a 14-year high in 2021. According to the NHTSA, motor...
What is aggressive driving behavior, and why is it unsafe?
Feeling frustrated, tired and stressed is normal. These emotions could come from various situations. However, they could have severe consequences if left uncontrolled, especially when driving. Aggressive driving happens when someone intentionally exhibits dangerous...
Understanding the hidden damages of a car accident
The damages involved in a car accident can be significant. It is no wonder Florida’s no-fault laws require car drivers to carry a minimum of $10,000 worth of personal injury protection. The problem is that we do not always realize the extent of the damages until it is...
Are you a victim of road rage?
We have all experienced road rage. It is when a person gets behind the wheel while experiencing extreme anger and taking it out on other drivers or pedestrians. Road rage is much like drunk driving in that the driver’s uncontrollable anger may impair their mental...
Car accidents: What should I do if I believe the other driver was intoxicated?
Intoxication often dulls a driver’s senses and reaction times and can increase their risk of being in an auto vehicle accident. Unfortunately, a car crash sometimes affects not just the intoxicated individual but also unsuspecting motorists and pedestrians, and it...
Things to keep in mind following a motor vehicle accident
To say the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident in Florida is high would be an understatement. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), 2021 saw a total of 401,533 car crashes. Of those crashes, 163,961 led to...
The most common injuries from car accidents
In Florida, car accidents can result in injuries. How someone else hits your car, your position in the vehicle and whether you had your seatbelt on determine the severity and types of injuries you could sustain from the force of the impact. Even when a vehicle...
4 ways to recover financially after a car accident
Many car accident victims struggle to pay for their medical bills and other related expenses after recovering. A serious injury may also keep someone from working indefinitely, leaving them with no means to pay their bills. After an accident, these are some bills you...