Texting, talking on the phone, reading behind the wheel, and even eating are things you've seen other divers in the lane next to you do at one time or another. Forty-five states have outlawed texting while driving, and since approximately 87 percent of drivers have...
Year: 2016
Staying focused while driving during the holidays
In June of 2015, Florida unveiled a safety campaign to address the problem of distracted driving. In an effort to encourage drivers to pull over in order to use their phones, the state has introduced "Safe Phone Zones" which include designated rest areas and welcome...
FHP targets aggressive drivers amid surge in trucking fatalities
Florida law enforcement has kicked off its Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks, or TACT, campaign, which runs through Oct. 20. The goal is to put a stop to dangerous, aggressive behavior on the roadways, including: Speeding Weaving Tailgating Law enforcement will be...
When do pedestrians have the right of way in Florida?
When a traffic signal is available, it is obvious who has the right-of-way. But what about when there is no signal, or no painted crosswalk?Florida's traffic laws are a two-way street. Both drivers and pedestrians have a duty to do their part in preventing pedestrian...
Recent study indicates sharp spike in roadway fatalities
A recent study shows that the United States has seen the deadliest year of car accidents since 2007. Even worse, the National Safety Council revealed that the state of Florida has suffered the worst from the increase in car accident-related deaths. Traffic deaths have...
Drivers and pedestrians Beware: Alcohol-related collisions spike over Labor Day
Many Americans like to take full advantage of Labor Day weekend. From barbecues to hiking and other outdoor festivities, the holiday provides a much needed break from typical work obligations. Plus, it's a prime opportunity to visit with relatives and friends in...
The sad truth about drunk driving
One February night in 2006, two young women, best friends since kindergarten, leave a club in St. Petersburg, Florida. Within a few minutes, the car veers off the road and into a tree. The woman driving is drunk. The woman in the passenger seat is dead. Both families'...
Tips for recovering from whiplash after a car accident
One of the most common injuries in a car accident is whiplash. Some people are immediately aware of it following the crash and others start to feel the pain and symptoms in the days and weeks that follow. The recovery process and amount of time it takes to recover...
How much rental car insurance is necessary?
Many travelers arrive at the car rental desk and are presented with a range of rental insurance options to cover them in case of an accident in the rental car. Most people aren't familiar with their own insurance policies and end up paying for rental coverage they...
Did you suffer a brain injury from your car accident and you don’t know it?
The brain is an incredibly complex organ that directs the functionality of all other systems in the body. An injury to the brain can be devastating - but a brain injury does not always immediately evidence itself or cause dramatic symptoms.It is not uncommon for...