If you imbibe alcohol, then get behind the wheel of a car to drive, you’re not necessarily breaking the law. It depends on numerous factors, including what your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level happens to be at the time. In Florida, if you’re age 21 or beyond...
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Car-pedestrian accident claims life of Fort Walton Beach man
In Fort Walton Beach and many other areas throughout the country, motorists must share the roads with pedestrians. Sometimes, pedestrians will actually walk in the roadway, or other things can happen that will lead to a serious accident involving motor vehicles and...
Use of hands-free technology may not prevent accidents
Most people are aware that texting or answering a call on one’s cellphone while driving can lead to distracted driver accidents. Many states have passed legislation prohibiting the use of cellphones by drivers behind the wheel, but a lot of motorists still think it is...
Never ignore these 5 symptoms after a collision
When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive on a Florida roadway or travel as a passenger in someone’s car, there’s always an inherent risk that something will happen to prevent you from arriving safely to your destination. Any number of issues can cause a...
Police seeking driver alleged to have killed cyclist
One of the great things about living in Florida, particularly the Fort Walton Beach area, is that the weather is relatively warm and mild most of the year. Many people enjoy riding bicycles to get from place to place or just for recreation; however, cyclists have...
2-car accident on Mid-Bay Bridge sends 2 to hospital
People love living in and visiting the Fort Walton Beach area due to its stunning beaches and other amenities. However, like other areas throughout the country, vehicle accidents can happen at any time that can adversely affect the lives of residents and visitors...
Drivers with diabetes risk their own and others’ lives
Many car accidents in Fort Walton Beach and across Florida occur because drivers have health problems. In some cases, prescription drugs cause impairment, but it is often a chronic health problem that causes a driver’s inability to control a vehicle. Diabetes is one...
Victims of DUI accidents could suffer life-long consequences
Florida is among the many states where impaired drivers put motorists at risk. The consequences could be devastating. An example is a 23-year-old man in another state who lives as a disabled person due to severe brain injuries he suffered in a car accident when he was...
Was the driver who hit you manually distracted?
Recovering from a motor vehicle collision in Florida or elsewhere can be an arduous process, especially if you suffered severe injuries. It’s not uncommon for details of a crash to keep replaying themselves over and over again in your mind, which can intensify the...
Teenage drivers inherit their parents’ driving habits
Parents in Florida may not realize the significant influence they have on their teens’ driving habits. Right now, we’re in the middle of what are considered the 100 deadliest days of the year for teenage drivers. Statistics show alarming levels of car accident-related...