Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

What To Do When In A Dangerous Water Related Car Accident. Florida is a state filled with lakes, waterways and beaches, and this can pose an additional risk to drivers – drowning. Because of this, it is essential for drivers to be aware of water dangers when traveling along the state’s roads. In addition, all drivers should arm themselves with the knowledge of how to … Read More

What You Need To Know About Drowsy Driving Law in Pasco County It is not easy to determine just how many crashes and accidents in Florida are caused by drowsy driving, but the figures that have been found are disturbing. According to the National Sleep Foundation, around 23 percent of adults in the U.S. know someone who has fallen asleep when driving. Almost 100,000 auto … Read More

Who is Held Responsible For a Driver-Less Vehicle Accident? Driver-less vehicles are already on the road and may be something that is available to the masses in Florida as soon as next year. It is normal for you to be concerned with who would be held responsible if there was an accident involving one of these vehicles. According to MarketWatch, Inc., the biggest concern is … Read More

What Damages Can Be Sought In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit? When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to sue for wrongful death in Florida. Making the decision to sue can be difficult, though. While you may just want to go on with your life, you should understand that you have the right to collect damages, which could be … Read More

Preventing more fatalities has become a major focus in Florida. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported a total of 45,740 crashes related to distracted driving in 2015. 198 of those crashes resulted in a fatality with 214 total fatalities as a result. For Hillsborough County the number were a total of three fatalities in 212 accidents.  More heavily populated areas, such as Miami-Dade … Read More

Due to its ease at attracting retirees and those wishing to get away from harsh winters in other parts of the country, Florida has become a haven for senior citizens. With a high senior population, this brings about concerns for their safety behind the wheel. It is often assumed that as a person gets older, they naturally become worse at driving. However, this may not … Read More

Big rigs are undoubtedly the top of the driving food chain, dominating the roads in Florida and across the nation. When you are faced with the intimidating size and power of an 18-wheeler, it is only natural to wonder about the person behind the wheel, charged with keeping that power safely in check. However, it seems that every day sees accidents involving big trucks. One … Read More

For people in the Tampa area, it may seem as if there are more tractor trailers appearing on the highways and freeway systems, and they would be right in this assumption. According to the Commercial Carrier Journal, over the next nine years, the amount of freight transported by semis is expected to grow as the demand for goods by consumers increases. By 2025, the trucking … Read More

We often discuss the many different efforts and programs that contribute to motor vehicle safety. We talk about safety features designed for our cars, traffic laws, product safety and graduated licensing programs, all of which are in place to keep motorists safe. Unfortunately, despite all the programs, products and promotions that exist, car accidents still happen. In fact, they are happening more often than in … Read More