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Speaking with passengers and using cell phones play a far greater role in vehicle crashes than previously understood. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed nearly 1,700 videos which captured the actions of teen drivers in the moments before a crash.  

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A news story on the Westchase Patch told the sad story of a 12-year-old boy who was killed in an accident that took place in the parking lot of the apartment complex where he lived. Based on information obtained from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the middle school student was running through his apartment complex to catch the school bus when he crossed in front of the SUV that ultimately struck him and knocked him to the ground. The child hit his head on the pavement and after...

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The combination of traffic and active road construction work zones make our roads hazardous for drivers to negotiate and for the workers involved in building and maintaining our streets, bridges and highways to complete their jobs safely.

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Every day, says the FBI, almost 300,000 people drive drunk, yet only 4,000 are caught by police. The FBI further reports that in 45 cases across Florida from Miami to the Panhandle, DUI manslaughter suspects have evaded capture for years.  

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It is not uncommon to see people of all ages riding bicycles, motorcycles and dirt bikes all throughout Florida. The warm, sunny weather often makes riding a bike an attractive transportation option for many individuals. Along with bike riding comes some risks, and unfortunately, two individuals recently lost their lives in a dirt bike vs. pedestrian crash.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the disability of an estimated 5.3 million Americans with the highest rate of injury occurring between the ages of 15 and 24. Those under the age of 5 and over the age of 75 are also at high risk, according to the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA).      

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Accidents involving large commercial trucks or big rigs can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from driver inattention to mechanical failure. In fact, when it comes to truck accidents that caused by equipment failure, the two most common causes stem from tire failure and brake failure.

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When travelling around Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties, it is easy to see that we have a large number of gated communities and communities with homeowner and condominium owner associations. In living in these communities, residents expect they are safe places to live and to entertain. However, vehicles using the roadways within these communities can become involved in collisions, and even collisions with injuries and fatalities. While the drivers may be at fault, can the associations also be...

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Safe Roads Alliance President, Jeff Larason, says that although he understands that taxi and limo companies all need to maintain contact with drivers that, “The danger comes from the method of communication and the requirement for a response within a specific timeframe.  

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When riding a motorcycle, the riders are particularly vulnerable, even more so when there are defects to any of the motorcycle parts. These parts are numerous and may be damaged and/or recalled. Should this happen, the motorcyclist may lose control, have an accident and sustain serious injuries to him/herself or others on the road.  

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