If you have been involved in a car accident, you will either need to get your car repaired or replaced depending on the extent of the damage caused. The options you have available will also depend on (i) who was at fault in the accident, (ii) the value of your vehicle, and (iii) the amount of insurance […]
Read MoreOf the many perils of car accidents, one of the most common dangers is back injuries. Even a relatively minor back injury can be debilitating for a significant time. More serious injuries can change a person’s life forever. Accordingly, recovering compensation for back injuries is often crucial. A Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer can help […]
Read MoreIn contrast to the relatively recent driving hazard that smart phones present to highway safety, driving under the influence of alcohol has been a growing menace for some time. As recently as 2013, there were over 675 fatalities in Florida involving drunk drivers, accounting for approximately 1 in 4 traffic-related deaths. According to Mother’s Against […]
Read MoreDrinking and Driving Statistics – Results of NHTSA Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers 2013-2014 The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for vehicle and roadway safety across the United States. NHTSA has conducted 4 studies since 1974 to estimate the prevalence of drinking and driving in the U.S. […]
Read MoreTop 5 things to do after a car accident There are few incidents in life that cause more apprehension and anxiety than a car accident. From having to take evasive action to avoid the accident, the force of the impact from the car accident, the injuries you may suffer in the accident, and the frustration […]
Read MoreFree Child Booster Seats Available To Comply With Florida Law In an effort to reduce car accident injuries involving children, a new Florida law went into effect January 1, 2015 requiring that all children must ride in a crash-tested, federally approved car seat or booster seat until they reach the age of 6. Previously, children […]
Read MoreNew Cars Safer Than Ever New statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSAâ€) confirm that new safety features in cars are helping to decrease the number of traffic deaths that occur in car accidents. The statistics are surprising, particularly in light of the recent lawsuits involving Toyota sudden acceleration issues, the General […]
Read MoreHoliday Season Safety Tips The Holiday Season brings with it the joy of spending time with family and hopefully taking time off work to relax. But for many people, the Holiday Season brings a new level of stress brought on by shopping, crowds, and more traffic. A tragic reminder of the extra congestion occurred last […]
Read MoreIn the United States, particularly in metropolises, auto accident statistics are unacceptably high. In Florida, approximately 770 accidents happen every day. Although no one ever plans to be in a collision, it’s still important to prepare for the worst and know what to do in the event of an emergency. After all, even the safest […]
Read MoreThe state of Florida has one of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the nation. In fact, some statistics put it at almost one in four. Despite the fact that driving without proper insurance is illegal and can lead to license suspension, it continues to be a danger. In some cases, drivers have insurance, […]
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