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Archive: 2020
“Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
August 17, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe 2020 national enforcement mobilization “Ride Sober or Get Pulled Over” goes into effect across the country from August 19 to September 7, 2020.
Who Is Most at Risk of Having a Pedestrian Accident?
August 14, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsWINK News reported on February 8, 2020, that pedestrian traffic fatalities are at an all-time high.
Boating Accident Review From Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
August 12, 2020 | Category: Boating AccidentsFlorida leads the nation in the number of registered vessels with close to one million. The state also leads the nation in the number of annual boating fatalities.
How Do Motorcycle Accidents Compare to Car Accidents?
August 10, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycles account for a disproportionate number of traffic fatalities and injuries. The Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that motorcycle and car accidents are similar in that they both are often caused by alcohol and/or speeding and distracted driving.
MADD Celebrates the Moving Forward Act
August 7, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsAccording to MADD, the Moving Forward Act takes a technology-neutral approach, giving vehicle manufacturers reasonable time to include future drunk-driving technologies in all vehicles.
Accidents Caused by Poor Lighting in Parking Lots
August 5, 2020 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsInadequate lighting can cause different types of accidents, including slip and fall accidents and vehicle accidents. Lighting in parking lots is the responsibility of property owners.
Duties of a Vehicle Turning Left to Yield to Motorcycles
August 3, 2020 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMany motorcycle accidents happen when other motorists fail to follow Florida’s right-of-way laws.
Wrongful Death Damages
July 31, 2020 | Category: Wrongful DeathFlorida’s Wrongful Death Act provides specific considerations for families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence. There are many types of accidents that can lead to fatal injuries and wrongful death lawsuits.
What Are a Passenger’s Rights After an Accident?
July 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf a passenger has pain or discomfort, this could be a sign of injury and he/she should seek medical attention immediately after a crash.
Updated Hours of Service Rules for Truckers
July 28, 2020 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn May 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule which updated the hours of service rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers.