We all would like to get a full eight-hours of sleep at night but sometimes that simply does not happen. Nevertheless, we still must go on with our day, even if we are tired. One act that we should try to avoid, however, is driving when we are too fatigued to focus on...
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Florida experiences 6 car crash deaths in a week
A car accident is a devastating experience, and there is often an abundance of distracted drivers and other hazards on Florida roads today. Car accidents involving serious injuries or fatalities can affect you or your family for life. The ramifications can seem...
Dangerous driving habits persist according to new survey
A recent survey of self-reported driving behaviors indicates that red-lighting running, fatigued driving and alcohol or cannabis impaired driving have declined in this country over the last three years. But motorists are still engaged in other risky behavior such as...
Be prepared for these five truck accident defenses
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, then you don’t need us to tell you just how extensive the damage can be. After all, you’re living it on a daily basis. But while you and your family struggle to find a way to cope with those losses, you may...
FHP car hits motorcyclist who is then run over by semi truck
A 52-year-old man was recently killed in what can be called a freak auto accident in nearby Auburndale, Florida. The incident involved the victim on his motorcycle, a 30-year-old officer driving a Florida Highway Patrol car and 25-year-old man driving a semi truck....
When drivers take matters into their own hands
Tough times have led some people to make bad choices, especially when they get behind the wheel of a car. And for Floridians, going out on the road is becoming more dangerous every year. The Sunshine State now ranks third for the highest number of traffic fatalities...
Florida distracted driving laws and protections
Everyday distracted drivers cause car accidents and injure other motorists and passengers. For that reason, victims of distracted-driving car accidents should be familiar with distracted driving laws and the protections for victims harmed by a distracted driver....
Car insurance claim denials: reasons and appeals
Drivers purchase car insurance to ensure that they are protected against large costs in the event of an accident. However, there are common situations when a car insurance company will deny a driver’s claim. If the claim is denied, the driver can expect to receive a...
Brevard County accident kills one, injures several
Authorities say that an accident in Brevard County left one person dead and several others with injuries that rescuers called critical. The accident happened near the intersection of Florida Highway 46 and a local street. Authorities with the Florida Highway Patrol...
Who can be held liable for a truck accident?
It can be difficult to assign liability in a truck accident because it may not be just the driver who is at fault. There are other parties besides the drivers who could be held responsible in a truck accident. The following are the parties commonly responsible for a...