Car Accidents

When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive in Florida or anywhere, you do so with the understanding that you must adhere to all traffic laws. It’s easy to fall into bad habits while driving, such as forgetting to lock your seatbelt into place each time you head...

Drivers do not always consider the safety of their passengers. This is underscored by a fatal accident in Walton County on a recent Friday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a Fort Walton Beach man caused a deadly crash on Highway 90. Crash details...

Many accidents caused by a driver crossing into the lanes of oncoming traffic happen because of impairment, fatigue or distractions. Although cellphones are the most common cause of distraction, passengers can also distract a driver, especially young children. A...

Many of the most tragic accidents on Florida highways involve motorcyclists. The cooperation of drivers and bikers could prevent many lives ruined by severe injuries or lives lost in auto vs. motorcycle accidents. If motor vehicle drivers understand the various safety...

You might recall a time in your life when it was common to go for Sunday drives. Perhaps your parents piled you and your siblings into the family car “just for fun” to take a leisurely ride along one of the many scenic routes Florida has to offer. Nowadays, heavy...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says drowsy driving is a significant contributor to crash-related injuries and deaths nationwide, including in Florida. Data indicates that about 91,000 car accidents in 2017 were caused by drowsy drivers, resulting...

According to the National Safety Council, each year, some 1.6 million car accidents nationwide involve cellphone distractions. Although cellphone use is regarded as the number one distraction, several other things can take the attention of drivers off driving. Keeping...

Losing loved ones in car accidents is naturally traumatizing. However, when it happens at this time of the year, the holidays will always be a sad reminder of the tragedy. Such an accident occurred in Florida when three siblings and a cousin were traveling home after...

Drivers in Florida risk their lives when they take to the busy roads during the holidays. With all the festivities going on, many impaired drivers threaten the safety of others. Furthermore, driving after sundown exacerbates the risks of being involved in car...

Whether you live in Florida all year long or consider yourself a “snowbird” who arrives here every winter to escape inclement weather back home, you no doubt have encountered heavy traffic on numerous occasions. Between tourists, full- and part-time residents, state...