The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates 41 percent of traffic collisions result in one or more injuries for drivers and passengers involved. Florida is a so-called no-fault insurance state, in which all drivers must carry their own mandatory personal injury protection (PIP) policy to recover damages. In some accidents, however, …
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 25 percent of all crashes between motor vehicles across the United States are head-on collisions, the second most common type of collision. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous of all crashes, especially at high speeds when the impact can cause severe injuries and …
When the front end of a motor vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, a broadside collision has occurred. Sometimes referred to as T-bone or angle collisions, broadside collisions are among the most dangerous and deadly of all auto crashes. The drivers and occupants of the vehicle hit on its side often lack the …
According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidents are the third leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017, 169,936 people died from unintentional injuries. While some accidents are unavoidable, far too many tragedies occur as a result of someone’s negligence. The death of a loved one can leave surviving family members with …
Car Accidents are Dangerous, Knowing What Causes Them Can Keep You Safe Whether shuffling kids to school, running errands or going to work, driving is part of everyday life. Even though you have a clean record of safe driving, unforeseen obstacles could cause a severe car accident that could endanger you and your family. From …
Roughly 3,112 people in Florida were killed in car collisions during 2017, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), versus 37,133 people killed in the entire U.S. Florida’s rate of deadly traffic accidents per 100,000 population is 14.83, much higher than the overall U.S. rate of 11.40. There were 166,628 crashes in which …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), roughly 11,000,000 commercial trucks operated on American roads in 2018. That’s a lot of trucks… and a lot of truck accidents. The FMCSA reports Florida historically has a slightly-higher-than-average fatality rate from large truck accidents, making it important for Florida drivers of any type of vehicle …
Florida Statutes defines reckless driving as “Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property,” or using a vehicle to run from any law enforcement officer. The statutes leave the definition open to the discretion of the officer, which means that you might think the person …
Road Rage Causes Serious Situations that Can Lead to Serious Injuries Aggressive behavior on Florida’s roadways causes accidents that are often catastrophic to drivers and passengers alike, usually because these accidents tend to occur at high speeds. To prevent and punish drivers for this dangerous and careless behavior, Florida has a road rage statute that …
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