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Category: Automobile Accidents
Florida Law on Securing Vehicle Loads
June 19, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsA study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in 2016 (latest available data) showed that more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the previous four years.
The Effectiveness of Seat Belts
June 5, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe national use rate for seat belts in the United States in 2019 was at 90.7 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Traffic Down - Speeding Up
May 20, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFor the last few months, most people in the United States have been staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to a dramatic drop in traffic. However, there has been a dangerous surge in speeding.
What Is Aggressive or Reckless Driving?
May 15, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSouthwest Florida experienced over 200 reckless driving accidents in 2019. Reckless driving is treated as a misdemeanor in Florida.
The Dangers of Side-Impact Crashes
April 30, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSide-impact crashes are also called broadside or T-bone crashes. They happen when the front of one vehicle hits the side of a second vehicle.
Are Florida Seniors More Prone to Traffic Fatalities?
April 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida leads the country in the number of traffic fatalities involving at least one driver over 65 and is second in the nation in the number of drivers 65 and older with 3,341,250 drivers.
New Technology to Prevent Wrong-Way Crashes Being Tested
April 20, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe force exerted by two or more speeding vehicles that collide into one another front-first causes serious or fatal injuries. The collision does not allow enough time for drivers and passengers to react and shield themselves.
What Drivers Should Do After an Accident
April 6, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen drivers are in accidents, it is very stressful, and there is a lot to think about while one’s thoughts may not be clear during this time.
Update on Takata Airbag Recalls
April 3, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsOn January 23, 2020, NHTSA and the Independent Takata Monitor issued its third report on the status of the Takata airbag recall.
Distracted Driving Kills – National Distracted Driving Month
April 1, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn 2019, distracted driving was a reported factor in 8.5 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes.