Motorists risk crossing paths with impaired drivers in Florida and across the country. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a fatal accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 92. Reportedly, an alleged drunk driver crashed into another vehicle shortly before midnight on
According to the American Trucking Association, the number of commercial truck operators nationwide exceeds 3.5 million. Many of them are based in Florida but haul cargo all over the country. Along with road accident risks, they face an endless list
Have you ever woken up late and had to get out the door as quickly as possible? More than likely, you have, and you aren’t alone. Perhaps you didn’t have time to shave or put on your makeup. Should you
The risk of being the victim of a drunk driver is ever present on Florida roads. Many drivers do not realize that “I’ll have just one quick drink” is where impairment starts, and “I’ll have one for the road” are
Motorists in Florida will always be vulnerable when they share the highways with big rigs. In most crashes that involve passenger vehicles and large trucks, the motorists are typically the ones who suffer severe or fatal injuries. The main reason
Flooding is one of Florida’s most common hazards on the road. Between hurricanes, tropical storms and excessive rainfall, flooding is a coast-to-coast threat in the Sunshine State year-road. When people encounter water on the road, they often try to drive through it,
How often have you woken up in the morning feeling as though you didn’t even go to bed? More than likely, it happens far more than you would like. Today’s fast-paced world doesn’t seem to reward people for getting enough
The vast majority of drunk driving accidents are the result of an impaired person driving a car, truck, SUV or motorcycle. However, someone intoxicated by drugs or alcohol can cause a serious wreck using just about any vehicle. This includes
Shock and adrenalin are the body’s natural defense mechanisms. The problem is they may not let you know how seriously injured you really are for hours. If you realized just how injured you were in those first minutes after a
During the few seconds it takes for a car accident to occur, you will hear the crunch of metal, smell the fluids that make a vehicle run, and probably feel confused and completely out of control. By the time your
It can happen in a second. You are on your way back to your condo rental after a long day in Orlando’s tourist parks. A driver runs a red light and smashes right into your vehicle. When you wake up
The media, the police and lawmakers all warn people to stop texting while driving because it’s dangerous and causes accidents. It’s true that texting and driving definitely takes your mind off what you should be doing, takes your hands off
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