Motorcycle riders lack many of the protections enjoyed by drivers of cars and trucks, and so when one of these larger vehicles collides with a motorcycle, the motorcyclist is at a much higher risk of injury or death than the occupants of the car or truck. Two people...
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Getting lost in thought can be deadly in a car
Most people have had the experience of getting lost in thought while they're driving. A lot of times, they don't even realize what happened until they arrive at their destination, and they have no idea how they got there. They know that they drove, intellectually...
Many pedestrian accidents involve alcohol
Have you ever felt like there are more pedestrian accidents than there used to be? Some of it could just be exposure to the news through social media and the like, but it is undoubtedly true that pedestrian accidents are a huge issue. As with all car crashes, nothing...
Ways to spot distracted drivers
Driving a vehicle can become second nature for many of us in Florida and over time we may drive differently than when we first learned to drive. These days people also have many different distractions that may have not been present years ago. Smartphones and other...
Why do drivers run stop signs?
A lot of accidents happen at intersections. With so many roads laid out in a grid, traffic has to cross at all of those intersections, without the use of roundabouts, and these intersections are one of the most dangerous places to drive. While these accidents can...
Here’s why you shouldn’t rush to settle your Florida injury claim
You were badly hurt in a car accident. To your great relief, the other party’s insurance company seems prepared to accept responsibility. In fact, they’ve been calling regularly to check on your condition and have even suggested that they’re ready to make a fair...
Proposed Florida law seeks to enhance school bus safety for kids
In Florida, the new school year is in full swing and school buses are a common sight on the roadways all hours of the day. With that, children are getting on and off the bus and passenger vehicles, trucks and motorcycles must be patient when they see the retractable...
How to avoid a collision with a distracted driver
As you go through your day, you may get to your destination by driving your car. As you are driving, you may be making note of other drivers. This is a good habit. Drivers may choose to carry their phones with them as they are driving from one location to another....
Unique medical malpractice cases
Medical malpractice cases always deal with serious, often lifechanging, issues. After all, medical malpractice cases occur because of botched medical procedures, which seldom have no ill effects. But, there are a few “unique” cases that drive the point home that these...
Study: Trucker distraction and fatigue continue to cause crashes
It’s important to residents of Plantation and surrounding communities that truck drivers behind the steering wheels of tractor-trailers pay attention to the traffic and the weather as they roll on interstates, highways and streets in our area. As regular readers of...