There should be no doubt by now that seatbelts and airbags save lives. After all, they are now standard on just about every vehicle purchased in the United States. Used together, an airbag and a seatbelt can significantly reduce the risk of death and serious injury when involved in an auto accident. However, the risk…
A Bicyclist Killed In An Accident Is Identified. The Investigation Is Still Ongoing
Florida weather makes bicycling a popular activity in Florida for both residents and tourists alike. Furthermore, current stay-at-home orders have made bicycling a common pastime. While major cities such as Miami and Orlando may have designated bike lanes, smaller cities and rural areas do not. Unfortunately, the popularity of cycling combined with the number of…
Two Were Injured In A Rear-End Accident Involving An Iguana On U.S. 1
Head-on crashes make up only about 2% of all crashes throughout the United States, yet these catastrophic crashes cause over 10% of all motor vehicle deaths. This is due to their nature; head-on collisions tend to happen at faster speeds and most often occur in rural rather than urban areas. Some of the most common…
A 7-Year-Old Boy Dies, 5 Injured In An ATV Accident In Dade City
All-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs or four-wheelers can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. However, these vehicles are much like motorcycles in that they provide little in the way of protection for their drivers and passengers. They are also not necessarily meant to be driven on roadways and many states prohibit this,…
A Deadly Crash Kills Two Teenagers In Taramac
Although the term has become synonymous with aggressive drivers who take their frustrations out on other motorists, the term road rage is a recent addition to the American lexicon. The term was coined by a Los Angeles news station after a string of shootings occurred on freeways throughout the city. Road rage is now referenced…
Teens Standing In Street Struck By Car
Florida is a state with the highest number of pedestrian accidents in the United States. There are many causes behind this alarming statistic. One of the leading causes is the climate of Florida, which allows for year-round outdoor activities, which leads to more pedestrian traffic on roadways. High population and tourism account for other factors…
Fatal Crash Closes Lanes On State Rote 200
Head-on crashes make up roughly 2% of all motor vehicle crashes yet cause more than 10% of all crash fatalities. The very nature of head-on crashes is the leading cause of the catastrophic outcomes of head-on crashes. Head-on crashes tend to happen at high speeds, which increases the damage done to the vehicles and the…
Man Dies Working On Virgin Trains Project In Orlando
When an employee is injured on the drive, it is obvious that potential conflicts can arise if that employee sues his employer for his injuries. This is one of the reasons that Florida requires employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance. Florida law also requires that employees utilize worker’s compensation benefits when injured on the job. …
Tips For Motorcyclists In The Event Of An Accident
A motorcycle can be a fun and exhilarating way to get around, but due to their very nature, they have a high risk of an accident. Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for many motorcycle riders and many of them are out on the roadways. In 2019, the state of Florida reported 9,143 motorcycle…
A Driver Was Killed In A DUI Crash Along Interstate 10
Florida State Statutes Chapter 316.193 are the Florida laws that deal with DUI and specifically, DUI manslaughter. If a driver is intoxicated and is involved in a crash that kills another person, they may be charged with DUI manslaughter. This is a second-degree felony and carries with it a minimum four-year prison sentence. The other…
A Head-On Collision Kills One And Injures Another On State Road 54
While statistics estimate that only 2% of all motor vehicle accidents are head-on collisions, these crashes account for over 10% of all fatalities. These accidents, while rare, often get the most media coverage due to their catastrophic nature. Injuries in head-on crashes tend to be more severe due to the speeds at which these collisions…
A Teenager Dies In A Hit-And-Run Accident On Franklin Howard Bridge
Leaving the scene of an accident, also known as hit-and-run, is a serious offense in Florida. This is especially true when the accident involved a fatality. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, three out of every five roadway fatalities involving pedestrians in Florida are hit and run accidents. Hit-and-run involving death is a first-degree felony…
Police Admit Botching DUI Investigation
In Florida, DUI manslaughter is a charge that is always a felony. If the driver who was intoxicated knew that a victim was hurt or dying and did not give aid, then it is a first-degree felony. All other DUI manslaughter charges are a second-degree felony. It should also be noted that Florida allows for…
One Person Dies And Three Are Injured In A Multivehicle Accident In Sumter County
In 2017, Florida saw an alarming 402,385 auto accidents. This number averages out to be about 1,098 crashes per day. There was a total of 686,590 people injured in these accidents. Furthermore, 42.13% of these accidents resulted in an injury that needed medical attention and killed 3,116 people. Florida is one of the few states…
Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested Nearly A Year After The Crash
Hit-and-run is a problem that continues to affect Floridians. The penalties for a hit-and-run offense will depend on a few factors. One of these factors is the circumstances of the accident. The other factor is the criminal record of the driver who committed the hit-and-run. In cases where there is just property damage, the charge…
A Collision With An Amazon Truck On I-95 Leaves One Motorist Dead
Although there have been significant safety improvements to make tractor-trailers safer on American roadways, they still are involved in a rising number of accidents. Most of the time, drivers and passengers in passenger vehicles suffer serious injuries and death when involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer. However, it should be noted that a good…
Disney Faces A Lawsuit Due To Injuries Incurred On An E-Scooter
Electric scooters, also called e-scooters have become popular on college campuses and in cities around the United States. For a small initial fee and then a per-minute or per-hour charge, people can rent e-scooters from companies like Bird, Lime, and even Uber and Lyft. Unfortunately, the rise in the popularity of these vehicles has also…
A Dangerous Crash Off County Road 466 Left Both Drivers Seriously Injured
One of the most common causes of accidents at intersections is failure to yield. In general, each state has its own laws on who has the right of way in a situation. Failure to cede to the vehicle with the right of way can lead to a citation for failure to yield. In most cases,…
Two Incur Injuries At An Intersection Between US-19 And US Alt-19
Florida is one of the few states that still is a no-fault state. This means that drivers are required to carry a certain amount of personal injury protection insurance. This insurance is the first to begin to cover economic damages in the case of an accident. This includes property damage and medical bills. Before an…
Drivers Are Injured In A Head-On Collision Involving A Semi-Truck On I-275
Wrong-way driving has been a major concern for approximately 6 decades. While wrong-way collisions account for only about 3% of all crashes on high-speed, divided highways, the nature of these crashes makes them more likely to have a fatal or catastrophic outcome. One study found that the fatality rate for wrong-way collisions was 27 times…