Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage that many teenagers look forward to achieving. However, both parents and teens should be aware of one vital statistic: auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens between ages 15 and 20. In 2016, the last year that teen driving statistics were available, it…
Amusement Parks Were A Breeding Ground For Injuries Before The COVID-19 Era
Amusement parks, theme parks, and county and state fairs can be a fun way to spend a day or an entire vacation. However, patrons of these locations should be aware that in 2016, there were an estimated 30,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms linked to amusement parks. States regulate mobile amusement parks, such as those…
A Driver And A 3-Year-Old Child Were Tragically Killed In An Off-Road Accident
Florida is like many states in that they have laws governing how children under a certain age should be restrained in vehicles. Whether a resident of the state or a tourist just visiting, everyone traveling in Florida is expected to comply with the state’s child car seat laws. The primary law is that children are…
A Person Was Killed And Another Was Critically Injured Due To A Wrong Way Crash
Although they only make up a small percentage of overall crashes, head-on collisions account for an alarmingly high percentage of traffic fatalities. Most head-on collisions occur on interstates and highways. They are also more likely to occur in rural areas than in urban locations. Several factors can contribute and lead to head-on collisions, but there…
Victim Of A Serious Hit-And-Run Accident Is Alive. The Driver Was Found And Arrested.
A recent study indicates that Florida ranks among the deadliest places for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also ranks fairly high in deadly hit-and-runs, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. Florida ranks in the top three for the highest per capita rates of fatal hit-and-run accidents, alongside New Mexico and Louisiana. According to…
Hit-And-Run Driver That Severely Injured Two Teens Has Charges Pending
Florida has followed the lead of many states in enacting what is known as hit-and-run laws. These laws state that when a driver is involved in an accident, every vehicle involved is supposed to stop and exchange information and contact the police. When there are injuries, they are also required to render aid or contact…
A Driver Is Killed And An Infant Injured In A Head-Οn Collision
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2017, there was a 58% fatality rate for vehicle occupants in head-on collisions. In 2015, more detailed statistics regarding head-on collisions were released. There was a total of 32,768 fatal head-on collisions, accounting for 10.2% of total crashes. 70,000 head-on crashes ended with injuries, accounting for…
A 15-Year-Old Teen Is In A Coma After A Dangerous ATV Accident
While an ATV can be a fun way to spend an afternoon off-road, the term “all-terrain vehicle” may be a bit of a misnomer. These recreational vehicles are not, in fact, meant for all types of terrain. This leads to several accidents annually according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Data reveals that there are…
A Woman Was Injured Seriously When Trying To Avoid A Deer
Although precise data remains unavailable, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 1.5 million deer-vehicle crashes occurred in the United States in 2002. These crashes caused $1.1 billion in damaged vehicles, resulted in 150 human fatalities and culminated in the deaths of 1.5 million deer. Because deer inhabit all states, including Hawaii,…
Two Are Dead After A Crash Between A Bicyclist And A Motorcyclist
According to AAA, Florida leads the country in bicycle accidents. In 2017, there were nearly 800 deaths from bike accidents in Florida. Some of the biggest causes of bicycle accidents are failure to yield right of way and poor lighting. According to locals, many motorists fail to obey the traffic laws which are set forth…
A Passenger Dies In A Head-On Crash As A Driver Tries To Avoid Hit A Pedestrian
When something drifts or falls into the lane where a driver is traveling, their first instinct may be to swerve to avoid a collision. In many cases, this is ideal, especially if other lanes are clear. However, swerving can be a dangerous driving tactic. MSN Auto stated that swerving was the number one of the…
A Woman Is Dead After A Horrific Wrong-Way Collision On U.S. 19
According to the Federal Highway Administration, wrong-way accidents cause between 300 to 400 roadway fatalities In the United States each year. Although wrong-way accidents involve only 3% of all motor vehicle accidents, they are the top type of motor vehicle accidents to result in a fatality. Wrong-way driving collisions typically result in head-on collisions, which…
Some Important Tips For Maximizing Your Personal Injury Protection Claim
When a person is injured in a car accident, they are often worried about how to pay their medical bills. Their injuries may have made them unable to work or caused lifelong disabilities. In Florida, PIP coverage only goes so far, but it does allow for a quick settlement or payment to help injured people…
Three People Died In A Off-Road Crash. Two Were Ejected.
According to statistics, nearly 9,000 people are killed each year when they are ejected from their vehicles. There are an additional 20,000 people who suffer from traumatic and long-lasting injuries due to partial or complete ejections. The NHTSA reports that 28% of all car crash deaths are caused by vehicle ejections. People who are ejected…
A Head-On-Collision Turns Into a Multi-Vehicle Accident. Two Are Critically Injured.
At some point in their driving lifetime, everyone has needed to pass another driver. Each state has certain statutes for passing the vehicle properly, which are relatively similar for each state. The driver should signal their intent to change lanes, check their side-view mirrors and blind spot, and make sure there is room to pass…
17-Year-Old Teenager Was Critically Injured in a Skateboarding Accident
Skateboarding can be a challenging, fun, and rewarding sport. It is especially popular among young children and teenagers, but parents should know that the sport is not without risk. Researchers report that after analyzing data collected over the two decades, they discovered that 64,500 children and teens were treated in emergency rooms for injuries related…
A Motorcycle Crash Left One Motorist Dead. The Investigators Have Not Yet Brought Charges Forward.
In 2018, the number of motorcycle crashes fell 5% to 4,985. In 2017, 28% of the motorcyclists who were killed in an accident were intoxicated. A sobering statistic is that only 29% of all motorcyclists were not wearing a DOT-compliant helmet in 2018. In Florida, laws require that motorcycle operators and passengers under the age…
Truck Accidents Are on the Rise
Determining the liability in an accident involving a large truck can be a difficult and confusing matter. Some drivers are contractors themselves and thus solely liable in an accident. No matter the liability, only one thing remains constant: accidents involving large trucks like 18-wheelers often result in serious injury or even death. Knowing who is…
The Driver of a Vehicle Attempts to Avoid an Accident But Kills a Pedestrian
Florida is a state that requires all drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage. When a driver has PIP coverage, it will cover them even when they are a pedestrian who is hit by a motor vehicle. Most of the time, a claim must be made through the PIP first before a personal…
Car Insurance Rates Are Rising in States Like Florida
Florida is like many states in that it requires drivers to carry a certain amount of insurance. However, because Florida is a no-fault state, the requirements are vastly different from states that are at-fault states. For example, because drivers are required to have personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, they are not required to carry bodily…