Category Archives: Auto Accidents
The Tragic Implications of Road Rage
Sadly, road rage incidents occur often here in Florida. We have all been cut off by another driver or found ourselves on the road where we could not merge over easily simply because other drivers refused to let us. Therefore, everyone has probably experienced a case of road rage at one time or another…. Read More »
The Continuing Trend of the Tragic Implications of Tesla’s Autopilot System
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that Tesla, the manufacturer of the vehicles involved in three different fatal crashes in recent years here in South Florida, remains a work in progress. Specifically, several of Tesla’s advertised automated navigation features are labeled as being in a “beta”, or test, phase. However, these beta features… Read More »
Preventing Skateboarding Injuries
Skateboarding is a popular recreational sport that is even a mode of transportation for some people. While skateboarders share the road and sidewalks with vehicles, scooters, bicycles and pedestrians, many of them respect the others on the road and strive to act safely and make it uneventfully from one place to another. Unfortunately, despite… Read More »
The Consequences of Single-Vehicle Accidents
The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a single-vehicle accident on I-95 has resulted in tragic consequences. While authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, the vehicle was reportedly traveling southbound when it hit an embankment, went airborne, overturned and hit a palm tree, according to a report from the Florida Highway… Read More »
Understanding How Car Accidents Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injury
The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a young woman has come home to stay for the first time since the college student suffered a brain injury last summer in a crash after an off-duty Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy ran a stop sign. The crash left the young woman, who was preparing for… Read More »
The Legal Requirements of Passing Another Vehicle in Florida
The desire to pass another vehicle while driving can stem from many factors. We have all ended up behind a vehicle that was going slower than we wanted to be driving. And we have also all seen a vehicle that seemed to be moving erratically that we wanted to get away from as quickly… Read More »
Rural Roads Are Not as Peaceful as They Seem
Many people view a drive on rural roads to be a time when stressful thoughts of everyday life can drift away and leave tranquility behind. Whether it’s a weekend jaunt to one of Florida’s small towns, a visit to friends, or just taking the opportunity to cruise along and enjoy the scenery, the appeal… Read More »
Understanding How Your Personal Injury Resulting From a Car Accident Can Affect Your Life
We are all aware that car accidents happen and we all know that injuries often follow. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 395,000 car accidents happen every year in the state of Florida. Further, in 2017 alone, there were over 166,000 crashes that resulted in injuries. However, a person who is… Read More »
Is Saying Sorry After a Car Accident an Admission of Guilt?
The Sunshine State was recently ranked 13th on a list of worst states for drivers due to what experts say is a combination of fair driving quality, high driving costs, and moderately safe conditions for driving. While there may be reasons for these bad driver rankings, saying sorry doesn’t quite cut it if you’re… Read More »
Four Killed in Christmas Day Head-On Collision
Four people were killed in a head-on auto accident on Christmas Day, according to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP, a man in a Buick was in the wrong lane when he was traveling on State Road 70 by Lake Placid and ran into a vehicle that was in the correct… Read More »
