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Distracted driving isn't just a problem among teens
Teenage drivers are often viewed with suspicion. There’s a general perception that young drivers are almost always susceptible to distraction and irresponsible behavior behind the wheel, since inexperience as a motorist can lead to making mistakes. One of our firm’s articles takes a look into the issues surrounding young drivers today. We discuss the… Read More »
Study shines spotlight on dangerous drunk driving laws
Many Boca Raton residents have a personal limit of two drinks if they plan to drive. A number of people believe they maintain their faculties after a couple drinks, and that they do not have to worry about their blood-alcohol content surpassing the legal limit of .08 percent. A recent study calls into question… Read More »
Video shows texting Florida driver crash into guardrail
Texting while driving results in serious car accidents every day. Many Floridians continue to text behind the wheel despite the fact that doing so has been outlawed. A number of drivers assume that they can operate a vehicle safely while reading or sending a quick text, and that they will never be caught for… Read More »
Is it safe to raise the speed limits in Florida?
Florida’s lawmakers are considering increasing some of the speed limits in the state to 75 mph – a measure that critics say could result in an additional 100 car accident fatalities every year on the state’s highways. Although the proposal seeks to raise the existing speed limit by only 5 mph, safety groups argue… Read More »
Now is the time to conquer distracted driving
The New Year is almost here, and many people in the Boca Raton area are probably thinking about making some resolutions. The New Year is a great time to think about the changes we all need to make in our lives. For some of us, 2014 may be the year to start focusing on… Read More »
Suspect arrested after tragic Hallandale hit-and-run
National data shows that fatal hit-and-run car accidents are on the rise across the country. Here in Florida, a 12-year-old girl became the victim of such a collision just last week. The young girl was reportedly crossing a street in Hallandale Beach and she was just about the reach the sidewalk when a red… Read More »
Are Tesla electric cars prone to battery fires?
Florida residents may have heard that two separate vehicle fires have caught the attention of federal safety investigators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the Tesla Model S electric car after two of these cars sustained battery fires recently. The similarity of the fires has forced the safety watchdog to consider whether… Read More »
Alleged drunk driver causes fatal accident in Boca Raton
Everyone in Florida knows how dangerous drunk driving is. Between strict laws against it and widespread campaigns warning drivers of the harm it can cause, it would be nearly impossible for someone to claim they didn’t know it was a safety risk. Unfortunately, people in our area continue to get behind the wheel after… Read More »
3-Years-Old Lake Worth Girl Hit by Truck, Killed
On a recent afternoon, a Lake Worth woman’s phone rang. When she answered, she heard the words that every parent dreads. Her daughter had been hit by a truck and was seriously injured. Before that phone call, the woman’s 3-year-old daughter and a friend walked to a nearby convenience store. As they were on… Read More »
NHTSA clarifies its stance on auto recall enforcement
In recent months, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has had several public disputes with auto manufacturers over the issue of recalls. It has questioned the adequacy of recalls initiated by General Motors several times. And it engaged in a public dispute with Chrysler which initially refused to institute a recall that the… Read More »
