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According to Auto Rental News, there were some 900 auto recalls issued in 2015. This equates to 2.5 per day. These recalls affected more than 100 million vehicles. There may be a smaller percentage of the recalls affecting rental fleets, but because of the sheer frequency and the volume of models which are affected, there is a demonstrated risk to fleet management and customer service issues that all rental companies face.

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As temperatures begin to increase, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey would like to take a moment to remind all parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot automobiles. It is important for all adults to understand the severity of leaving kids and pets in a vehicle, particularly during the hot summer months -- even if it’s only for a few minutes to run a quick errand.

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Although they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that a total of 3,660 people died in U.S. large truck crashes in 2014 (latest available figures). 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 68 percent were occupants of other passenger vehicles.

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The Bradenton Herald reported on May 26, 2015 that Florida motorcycle fatalities rose more than 23 percent from 449 to 554 between 2014 and 2015. Preliminary data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that motorcyclists accounted for one-fifth (19 percent) of motor vehicle fatalities in the state, while only accounting for about 3 percent of registered vehicles.

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Everyone is aware of the tragedy that befell a child when he was attacked and killed by an alligator while on vacation at Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Reports of the heartbreak state that the attack happened in the evening and the child’s parents made efforts to free the child from the alligator but were unable to do so. The father suffered injuries to his hands during the rescue attempt.

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In Florida, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs works hard to ensure the “safety and wellbeing of elderly individuals in Florida.” Their mission is simple: “To serve elders as they live, contribute and build legacies in Florida.” Older adults residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes can be especially vulnerable to neglect and abuse. In fact, based on information from the National Center on Elder Abuse, Bureau of Justice Statistics, over two million elderly individuals...

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The National Institute of Drug Abuse reported on a nationwide study of fatal crashes which was conducted in 2013. This study showed that 46.5 percent of drivers who tested positive for drugs had used a prescription drug, 36.9 percent had used marijuana, and 9.8 percent had used cocaine.  

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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute, late-model automobiles are generally safer than their older counterparts. In fact, the IIHS’ latest fatality rates indicate that an individual’s chances of dying in a collision in a newer vehicle have declined. For instance, there were over 7,000 fewer deaths in 2012 as a result of safety and design improvements to automobiles, and nine models actually have a zero death rate.

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Even though the barbecue season is almost year-round in Florida, summer with vacations and long holiday weekends is the time when more Floridians and visitors spend relaxing and socializing with family and friends. Many of these occasions involve alcoholic beverages. All too often, though, these get-togethers can end in tragedy.  

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