If you are in a Florida car crash, it is critical that you take certain steps following the accident. If you remain calm and rational at the scene, you will stay on the right side of the law, and you may improve your chances of success if you file a…
A serious car crash can cause catastrophic injuries, which may have lasting effects on your health and wellbeing. The injuries may also be considerably expensive to treat, and time off work recovering could result in lost wages. If you have been in a serious accident, it is important to understand…
PNJ reports that a 17-year-old student died in a car crash on Wednesday afternoon. The accident involved two cars, which were carrying four school children and a woman in her late 50s. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly after noon on U.S. Highway 29. A 19-year-old was driving…
Fox 8 reports that a local pastor died in a Florida car crash that has left his parish in shock. Members of the First Wesleyan Church are mourning his loss following the accident on Sunday. The 68-year-old man died when a van smashed into his SUV, which subsequently overturned. The…
Many people believe SUVs offer greater protection for their passengers in car crashes, but this is not always the case. When high speed is involved, there is a likelihood of injuries for passengers in most vehicle types. A recent crash reported in Miami shows just how devastating a crash between…
College football fans in Miami expressed outrage when a car accident shut down the cable and Internet in parts of Miami Beach. The incident happened on New Year’s Day, preventing residents from watching the Rose Bowl between No. 3 Oregon and No. 2 Florida State. Incident Highlights Important Car Crash…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that during 2011, there were 2,400 statewide fatalities on the roads. This is particularly alarming when compared to citation and arrest statistics. Over the same period, authorities issued more than 300,000 citations. It is not surprising that, given the number…
There are more than 220,000 vehicle crashes on Florida’s roads each year, according to figures released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This equates to a staggering 600+ crashes each day. The majority of these accidents cause some form of injury, while more than 2,000…
Bicyclists face a multitude of risks every day. Even with the use of safety gear and helmets, cyclists may suffer serious injuries, particularly when they ride on busy roadways. According to Alert Today Florida, Florida had the highest pedestrian fatality rate among all states in 2011, as well as a…
Car accidents are common occurrences across the United States, and Florida is no exception. In fact, the large number of vehicles on Florida roads leads to alarmingly high accident rates. The most recent statistics indicate that approximately 2,400 car accident fatalities occur in Florida every year, along with more than…