Whether it is a city street, county road or busy highway, Florida drivers often face the possibility of a motor vehicle collision. Numerous factors such as poor weather, distracted drivers or impaired drivers can cause a serious crash resulting in devastating...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Could driver monitoring systems make roadways safer?
As the technology we use to build vehicles improves, the systems they use to keep drivers, passengers and other vehicles safe advance with it. Recent advances in driver monitoring systems have the potential to prevent drunk driving and other unsafe practices. What...
Are old cars and senior drivers a recipe for disaster?
When your aging loved one invests in a car, they expect to make it last. Rather than chasing bells and whistles, they are likely looking for something that will stand the tests of time. In addition to investing thousands into buying and maintaining a car, they may...
The 3 types of distracted driving that can cause a car accident
When you hear or read the term "distracted driving," what do you think about? Most people associate distracted driving with using a cellphone behind the wheel -- typing or reading text messages, looking at a GPS app, talking on the phone, and so forth. Phone use is...
The consequences of a traumatic brain injury
A car crash can hurt victims in many different ways. Even those who are lucky enough to be able to walk away from the accident may have suffered a serious injury like a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A blow to the head may only seem like a minor consequence of a car...
New insurance law could lead to big problems after a crash
Serious car accidents are expensive. Anyone in the vehicle at the time of the crash may need to pay for emergency and continuing medical care, rehabilitation and cover lost wages while also looking to replace or repair their vehicle. Victims of these accidents may...
How to get your vehicle fixed after a serious car accident
After a serious car accident that smashed up your vehicle, you will need to get it fixed or replaced. Auto repairs can be very expensive, which is what collision insurance is for. But if this has never happened to you before, the process of getting your vehicle...
Why Florida drivers need uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
Getting injured by a careless driver is bad enough. When that driver compounds his or her carelessness by failing to pay for liability coverage, the wounds become financial in addition to physical. While this scenario sounds frightening, you can protect yourself by...