Careful: Drunk drivers are still out there
Among the most startling statistics compiled by Mothers Against Drunk Driving is that on average, two out of three people will be in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. MADD also cites information gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which reveals that the average drunk driver has driven while intoxicated over 80 times […]
Amendment 2 legalized marijuana, not driving while high
Amendment 2, or the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, legalized medical marijuana in certain instances and under strict criteria. Lawmakers are still working out the regulations of the new law, trying to ensure that Amendment 2 does not open a “free -for-all” mentality. Although they still have work to do, one thing is certain: More […]
Why drowsy driving is dangerous
Sleepiness while driving is a serious risk that many people underestimate. When most think of drowsy driving that poses a significant risk, they typically imagine a commercial truck driver who has spent the last 24 hours on the road. However, recent research indicates that under-sleeping by even a couple of hours can seriously increase the […]
Types of driver distraction
While everyone has heard that distracted driving leads to tickets and accidents, many Florida drivers do not realize how big the problem really is. Channel 8 News reported that despite a law passed that bans texting while driving, the state’s police force still issued 3,400 citations in 18 months. Distracted driving contributed to the death […]
Essential safety gear for motorcyclists
Estimates place the number of motorcyclist deaths at between 4,000 and 5,000 people every year. What’s worse than this staggering number is the realization that many of the fatalities could have been avoided. With safe driving and appropriate preventative action, motorcyclists can stay safe and avoid being one of the many riders who get in […]
Despite Improvements In Car Safety, The Deaths Just Keep Coming
Driving on the streets of Coral Springs is a necessity for many motorists. Many of them are not aware that they are sharing the roads with intoxicated drivers and at risk of involvement in drunk driving accidents. People who drink and drive are one of the biggest dangers on the roads today. Their driving actions […]
So You Were Injured After Rear-Ending Someone In Florida
The most common type of automobile accidents are rear-end collisions, accounting for more than 1.7 million accidents each year in the United States alone. These accidents often occur as a result of distracted driving, carelessness, or inattentiveness. If a driver takes his eyes off of the road even for a second, a sudden stop can […]
Will a personal injury lawyer really make a difference?
There has always been some debate about whether a person injured in a car accident in South Florida will really receive a higher settlement offer by hiring a lawyer. After all, insurance companies offer a small layer of legal representation as part of the policy coverage. What can an attorney do for you that you […]
