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Category: Automobile Accidents
2018 Headlight Testing Changes
January 12, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) changed its 2018 testing criteria for headlight safety. Now it includes both illumination and passenger-side frontal impacts.
Takata Air Bag Recalls - NHTSA Announces Improved Website Search Functions
January 10, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsOn November 29, 2017 the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced improvements made to its website to assist consumers in getting the most up-to-date information as quickly as possible using its new search functions.
6 Tips for Avoiding Winter Accidents in Florida
January 8, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen most of the U.S. population thinks of winter, the visions of snow-covered roads, icy bridges, and the potential for accidents come to mind. Obviously, these visions are not of Florida.
Top 6 Resolutions Every Driver Should Make in 2018
January 2, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAs we enter 2018, we begin to think about things we want to do differently in the New Year. Usually resolutions center on weight loss goals, breaking bad habits, or financial goals. The list needs to include a resolution to make changes for the better in our driving habits so we have a safer 2018.
Cape Coral 2017 Traffic Fatalities Rose
December 28, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe Cape Coral Police Department released its traffic accident report as of December 4, 2017 showing an increase to date in the number of fatalities in 2017 as compared to 2016. The current number of 2017 fatalities is 15, the highest since 2013 which had 19.
Parking Lot Accidents Can Be Serious
December 15, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAs Florida's population increases, there are more people in our parking lots. Typically, parking lots at malls and supermarkets are packed, increasing the possibility of accidents. Parking lot crashes often occur at low speeds, but they still can lead to pedestrian and driver injuries.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Is Illegal
December 6, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLeaving the scene of an accident is frequently the topic of local news reports. Even with this publicity, it still happens.
Is Florida Texting While Driving a Primary Offense?
December 4, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA new bill is being discussed in Florida which could change texting while driving into a primary offense.
More Accidents Occur When Clocks Are Changed to Standard Time
November 27, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDaylight savings time (DST) has ended, and we have set our clocks back an hour to standard time. This time change continues to be disruptive to our sleep long after the actual changing of the clocks.
Florida Ranks High in Wrong-Way Accidents
November 13, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven though there has been an increase in warning signs and alert systems installed on Florida's interstates to stop wrong-way drivers, dangerous and potentially deadly crashes continue happening.