Category Archives: Car Accidents
The Dos and Don’ts of Talking to An Insurance Adjuster After Your Automobile Accident
If you have been in an automobile accident, you should expect a call from the other party’s insurance company. This is especially true when it is clear you are not the “at-fault” driver. These are the do’s and don’ts of what you should – and should not – say during this conversation. Do –… Read More »
Why Cell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix and the Proposed Bill That Could Bring Legislative Changes Our Way
These days, there is no question that cell phones are an important part of our everyday lives. After all, for most people, cameras, alarm clocks, and even computers have been replaced by the portable devices that we carry around and use to communicate in both our personal and professional lives. For this reason, it… Read More »
How Miami-Dade County is Combating Rush-Hour Drivers Misplaced in Residential Neighborhoods With Traffic Calming
According to the Miami Herald, Miami-Dade County authorities and residents alike have noticed a growing issue in recent years. Traffic jams that used to be exclusive to highways and freeways can now be found in suburban areas throughout the city and the surrounding area. People who used to be able to peacefully run, walk… Read More »
What You Should Do When a Collision With a Tractor Trailer Leads to Big Consequences
Although all car accidents are unpleasant, a collision with a tractor trailer can be especially scary. After all, tractor trailers – also known as 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and big rigs – tower over most of us as we are driving beside them. And statistics indicate that the size of these vehicle carries a very real… Read More »
Staying Safe on the Road During the Holiday Season
The beginning of the holiday season is here and this year, AAA predicts that nearly 54 million people – which is 2.5 million more than last year – will hit the roads and sky in traveling at least fifty miles from home. The overwhelming majority of these travelers, or 48.5 million of them, will… Read More »
Wrong-Way Car Accidents and What Tampa Authorities Are Doing to Help Change Statistics
Wrong-way driving is a significant cause of car accidents in Florida and can have serious implications. Fortunately, Tampa authorities are undertaking actions to help change this. The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that the Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it will be launching a pilot program on the Howard Franklin Bridge that… Read More »
The Impact of Drowsy-Driving: More Can Happen than Simply Falling Asleep
Though we have all heard stories, you may think that you will never encounter a driver who is sleeping while driving. Or, as is even more likely, you may think you could never fall asleep while driving yourself. Unfortunately, statistics suggest that drowsy drivers are not uncommon. According to a report by the Governors… Read More »
Using Technology to Help Teens Form Safe Driving Habits
As children evolve into teenagers, driving is a rite of passage that every teenager looks forward to. However, there is a dark aspect of this bright spot in every childhood. Here in America, teen motor vehicle crashes, unfortunately, lead the way among all teenage fatalities. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More »
Why Every Motorcyclist Should Wear a Helmet
The fresh air. The long, seemingly endless highways with picturesque scenery. The year-round sunshine. Let’s face it, Florida is made for people who love riding motorcycles. However, it is important to never forget the potentially dangerous aspect of this popular sport even while enjoying it as a pastime. An incident in Broward County recently… Read More »
Suing Lyft for Negligent Hiring and Retention
A female Lyft customer recently filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing company and one of its drivers, claiming that 61-year-old David Glen McNeill sexually assaulted her and that the company was negligent in dealing with him. In March 2017, McNeill picked the woman up in Orlando. She was partially naked and unconscious in the… Read More »
