Drunk driving isn't just a legal issue. It isn't about arrest totals, fines or jail time.It's a life issue. Some reports show that a life is lost to a drunk driver every 48 minutes, on average. If you stay home and watch one episode of your favorite show on Netflix,...
Year: 2017
Distractions create hazards on Florida’s roads: Pay attention
The winter is approaching most of the United States with cold weather, ice and snow. In Florida, you're fortunate enough to usually benefit from tepid temperatures and comfortable weather conditions. As a result of the humid, subtropical weather, many people travel...
Boredom can lead directly to car accidents
You know that distracted drivers are a risk. They're paying attention to too many things at once, rather than just watching the road. They're the opposite of bored; they're overly engaged. This is absolutely a problem in Florida. Drivers who get distracted by...
Distracted driving: 3 forms to know before you drive
By now, most people know that driving while distracted is a danger to themselves and others. Despite that, people still send texts, read emails and perform other digital activities while they're driving. Statistics show that when you travel at 55 mph and send or text...
Critical symptoms of a brain injury parents must know
You're involved in a car accident after picking your kids up from school. Another driver runs a red light. You're watching the road and you hit the brakes, but there's nothing you can do.The aftermath of the accident is chaotic. You're injured, and you have to watch...
Texting behind the wheel: A violation of the law
Texting is a hazard behind the wheel, but despite that, many people do it, anyway. Why? They feel they need to respond to the messages, emails and calls they receive immediately.The world is fast-paced, and that does make people more impatient. It prepares people to...
The Fourth of July: A dangerous holiday for Floridians
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate the country's freedom, but it's also a time that can be extremely dangerous for people near Fort Walton Beach. The Fourth of July has several serious hazards that can result in car crashes, injuries and deaths.For example,...
You can fight against drug possession charges
Imagine having a night out with friends. You drew the short straw to be designated driver, so everyone piled into your car and you set off for an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing. Halfway through the night, as you were shuttling everyone to the next bar, a police...
5 things that tempt people to drive drunk
As soon as the lights flash in your rear-view mirror, you know you've made a mistake. You had a little bit to drink. You didn't think it was enough to stop you from driving home. You don't even know if you are actually over the legal limit, but you're about to find...
Know your rights when you get pulled over!
It’s spring time, which means that more police officers are out there patrolling the roads. With more police on the roads on the lookout for drunk drivers and those exhibiting erratic behavior, you’re more likely to experience a traffic stop. While many traffic stops...