Car Accident

If you have been seriously injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver, it’s normal to be angry that they could have avoided it if they hadn’t taken the reckless step of getting behind the wheel when they were in no condition to drive.  If that drunk driver...

Running a red light is one of the most dangerous things that a driver can do. It is also one of the easiest to avoid. Understanding traffic signals is a fundamental part of driving that is taught on the first day of driver's ed. However, statistics do show that people...

Speeding is a factor in about a third of fatal crashes in this country. In Florida, as in many other parts of the country, some drivers don’t just exceed the posted speed limit. They engage in excessive speeding.  Collisions involving one or more speeding vehicles can...

Numerous poor choices can cause crashes. Many unsafe driving decisions are also illegal, but not all traffic violations are crimes. Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are criminal matters rather than traffic tickets because of the risk they represent for...

When an animal like a white-tailed deer runs in front of your car in Florida, your first instinct is probably to swerve around it. You are trying to avoid a car accident. You want to avoid injury, and you also want to avoid damaging your vehicle. Many animal...

Most people don’t associate parking lots and garages with serious collisions. That’s likely because vehicles are typically traveling at relatively slow speeds. However, according to one health and safety group, crashes in parking areas injure over 60,000 people and...

The need of people in today’s society to stay busy means that they may skimp on sleep. While this may seem like the best option in some cases, it can present a tremendous safety hazard if a person who skipped sleep gets behind the wheel of a vehicle.  Prolonged lack...

Just from an optics standpoint, a convertible looks like it would be slightly more dangerous than any other type of vehicle. The driver does not appear to have nearly as much protection. Some people are especially worried about rollover accidents because there is no...

Most drivers pass through dozens of intersections every time they travel. Every one of those intersections is potentially an opportunity for a devastating collision. All it takes is one mistake by a driver going through or even approaching the intersection without...

Head-on collisions are by far the most dangerous types of car accidents. They happen when two vehicles crash into each other while moving in opposite directions. Even at moderate speeds, the force of impact can be devastating. These collisions frequently lead to...