Florida is one of the few states who remains a no-fault state when it comes to auto accidents. What this means is that every Florida motorist must carry personal injury protection or PIP insurance. This insurance is the first to kick in when injuries occur as a result of an auto accident. When the injuries…
Two Drivers Die In A Head-On Collision On Interstate 275
Wrong-way crashes account for approximately 2% of all crashes that occur in the United States. Because these crashes are so violent, they often get the most coverage. Also known as head-on collisions, wrong-way crashes account for just over 10% of all accident fatalities. The speeds at which they occur is one of the primary reasons…
A Dangerous Left Turn Leaves One Passenger Dead And A Driver With Serious Injuries
Intersections are already a dangerous place for both cars, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. The crossing traffic as well as the turning traffic can make some intersections confusing. According to the NHTSA, turning left is one of the primary causes of motor vehicle accidents. 61% of accidents that occur at intersections involve left turns. Only 3.1% involve…
Texting While Driving Death Inspires Campaign
It is suggested that on any given day, 660,000 people are attempting to use their smartphones while driving. According to the National Safety Council, cell phone use while driving leads to about 1.6 million crashes every year. These crashes lead to approximately 390,000 injuries. Texting while driving is 6 times more likely to lead to…
Police Chase Kills Florida DJs
Back in the earlier part of the 2000s, statistics indicated that as many as one person per day was killed in an accident attributed to a police chase. Police pursuits generate much media attention, and as such, many police departments had to implement pursuit policy changes. Some agencies, such as the NYPD, have enacted policies…
One Driver Died, Several Others Injured In A Multi-Vehicle Crash On Interstate 4
While many accidents on the interstate are caused by drivers who fail to stop when traffic ahead of them slows, there are many more that are caused when drivers attempt to change lanes. Driver distraction, speed, and even intoxicated driving can cause a driver to make unsafe lane changes. These types of traffic accidents can…
A Motorcyclist Was Thrown Off His Bike In A Collision Off Del Prado Boulevard
While a motorcycle can be an exhilarating way to get around or just have fun on a day off, but they do come with risks. According to the NHTSA, in 2017, there were 5,172 motorcyclists killed in crashes. This is down 3% from 5,337 in 2016. One possible reason for such a decline could be…
A Woman Died And Another Passenger Was Injured In A DUI Crash Last Month In Pinellas County
Florida law prescribes the circumstances in which a charge of DUI with serious bodily injury may be charged. First, the driver must have been in actual physical control of the vehicle. While in control of the vehicle, the driver must have been intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Finally, a person suffered a serious bodily injury….
A Young Boy Tragically Died In A Collision Near Southeast 92nd Avenue
Florida statute allows for a driver to be charged with vehicular homicide if they were driving in a manner that was reckless and caused an accident that led to the death of another person. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, the penalties can differ. However, in most cases, vehicular homicide is a second-degree felony…
ATV-Related Injuries Involving Children Has Climbed Over The Years
For many people, an ATV is a vehicle that can be fun for recreation, but also a necessary mode of transportation in some off-road areas. While these vehicles are generally safe when operated correctly, they can be dangerous when not. The majority of serious injuries and fatalities that are suffered by drivers and passengers of…
Victim In Holy Cross Crash Sues School And Coach
Florida is one of a handful of states that still has “no fault” statutes on the books when it comes to automobile accidents. Basically, what this means is that every motorist is required to cover a minimum amount of personal injury protection insurance in the event of an accident. This covers lost wages and medical…
A Driver Causes Several Accidents While Being Chased By Police
Florida has strict laws and very serious penalties for people who choose not to stop for a law enforcement officer. The crime is broken down into several different circumstances, such as general fleeing and eluding, fleeing and eluding with lights and sirens activated, fleeing and eluding with reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding with high…
A Woman Drove A Vehicle Into An Uninhabitable Home And Fled The Scene In Fear
In Florida, approximately 25% of all crashes involve a hit-and-run. Because of this, the state has an awareness campaign called “Stay at the Scene.” The campaign looks to educate drivers on their responsibilities if they are in a crash and the potentially serious consequences they face if they are convicted of leaving the scene of…
A Bicyclist Is Critically Injured After An Accident Involving A Garbage Truck
In many cities across the United States, many people are turning to bicycling for health and as a primary method of transportation. Sadly, this means that there are more bicycles on the roadways, and that has led to a rise in the number of bicycle collisions. According to the NHTSA, there were 6,568 bicycle crashes…
A 67-Year-Old Driver Died In A Head-On Collision
Head-on collisions make up a small number of overall traffic collisions but account for a higher percentage of serious injuries and fatalities. Head-on collisions are more likely to occur in rural areas, accounting for 13% of crashes compared to less than 7% of deadly crashes in rural areas. The vast majority of car accidents involve…
A 4-Year-Old Child Died In An Off-Road Accident
Off-road collisions are one of the primary causes of single-vehicle crashes in the United States. According to the NHTSA, in 95% of cases, off-road collisions can be attributed to the behavior of the driver in the moments before the crash. Only just over 1% of crashes can be attributed to environmental conditions. Driver performance errors…
Two Men Die In A Head-In Collision
Due to their very nature and the typically high speeds at which they occur, head-on crashes are one of the most dangerous types of collisions. Head-on collisions represent a small number, just 2%, of overall crashes. However, these dangerous crashes cause 10% of all traffic accident fatalities nationwide. The injuries that a person suffers in…
A Child Was In The Backseat In A DUI Accident That Killed A Passenger
In Florida, the most serious DUI cases are those that involve the death of another person. DUI manslaughter is a felony charge and if convicted, the driver faces up to 15 years in jail and a $10,000 fine. This charge also has a four-year mandatory sentence. In Florida, unlike a typical DUI, the police can…
Two Skydivers Plummeted To A Homeowner’s Yard When Their Parachutes Failed To Deploy
Skydiving is a sport that millions of Americans participate in each year. The sport is an exhilarating thrill for some and an accomplishment at facing a fear of heights for others. As thrill-seeking sports go, skydiving is relatively safe. The National Safety Council reports that a person is more likely to be killed getting struck…
A Passenger Dies From Injuries From A DUI Crash Occurring At An Intersection On State Road 60
According to statistics, each year there are more than 5,000 accidents that involve alcohol in Florida. Over 350 of these accidents result in fatal injuries. When a person is killed, the intoxicated driver can be charged with DUI manslaughter. A driver can be charged with this whether they are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs or…