Category: Automobile Accidents
July 4th Travel Forecast - Dangerous
July 3, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has been tracking car crash statistics for years, says the 4th of July almost always tops the list as one of the most dangerous holidays. Here are 10 tips for staying safe over the holiday.
Wedding Limos May Be Dangerous
June 28, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMost weddings occur in the summer in the U.S. Part of wedding planning involves transportation, and wedding planners often seek limousine services. However, recent deadly limousine accidents have put a spotlight on limousine safety.
Surprising Statistics About Road Rage
June 26, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) found that in a single year nearly 80 percent of drivers admit to having feelings of anger and exhibiting some sort of aggressive behavior behind the wheel. Here are 5 surprising facts about aggressive driving.
2019 Summer Driving Tips from NHTSA
June 14, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsData from the NHTSA indicates that most fatal vehicle accidents happen during the summer months. We would like to share with you some of NHTSA’s 2019 summer driving tips.
Parents Urged to Take Active Roles in Teen Driving Experience
May 31, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTeens across Florida are beginning their summer vacations. With this extra time they have on their hands, they will be driving more than usual. Between 2013 and 2017, 1,932 drivers between 15-17 years old were killed in crashes involving teen drivers.
Texting and Driving - a Primary Offense
May 20, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIt is very important that everyone on the road drives undistracted, because it only takes a moment of inattention to result in an accident, injuring or killing others. Florida House Bill 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, and Governor DeSantis signed the bill into law.
Taxi and Rideshare Company Accident Liability Is Complicated
May 17, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMillions of people who live and visit in Southwest Florida use either taxi or rideshare services. If there should be an accident, there are differences in liability, which makes the situation complicated.
What Are the Consequences of Speeding?
May 10, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSpeeding is more than just breaking the law. The NHTSA says the consequences are far-ranging.
Are Drivers Asleep at the Wheel?
April 5, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States.
Aggressive Drivers Targeted by Southwest Florida Authorities
March 29, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAuthorities are concerned about the increase in aggressive driving in our communities and are targeting aggressive drivers.