Passenger vehicles continue to improve their safety features. However, driving is one of the most dangerous activities Americans regularly participate in. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, SUVs and pickup trucks contribute disproportionately to...
How will you manage a spinal cord injury following a car crash
Vehicle crashes account for nearly half of all spinal cord injuries (SCI). Although SCI is not always recognizable at the time of a traffic accident, the damage can be extensive. If diagnosed with SCI, what can you expect over time? About the spinal cord The spinal...
What are the most common serious injuries in Florida
Car crashes are unfortunately a common occurrence, as we all are in or around cars daily. The state of Florida has approximately 400,000 car accidents each year. When you are in a collision, you are likely to suffer damages. Here, we outline the most common serious...
Who pays the cost of injuries after a rideshare accident?
If you rely on rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft to get around the Miami area, you run the risk of an accident involving your driver. In this situation, injured passengers are often confused about who should pay the cost of their medical bills. They may not even...
Stay safe with knowledge of Florida’s texting and driving laws
Florida has considered texting and driving a primary offense since 2019. Law enforcement can stop you for cell phone use as a motorist and issue a ticket even without another driving infraction. Review the state's provisions about texting and driving and follow them...
Are fatalities common on the roads in Florida?
Traffic deaths happen more often than you may think in Florida. Anything from distracted driving to falling asleep behind the wheel can result in an accident, so it's no surprise that they happen daily. The most recent traffic death totals focused on in studies are...
Four killed in head-on collision with suspect fleeing police
Four people have been left dead, and a man who had been fleeing from the police was injured after a crash in southern Florida early on April 3. The car accident took place south of Fort Lauderdale on Interstate 95. The deceased victims were all passengers in a single...
6 people involved in 3-car Florida crash
On March 20, a 21-year-old driver was involved in a head-on collision after he lost control of his vehicle while driving south on Highway 27 in Winter Haven, veered onto the other side of the highway and rammed into an SUV in the oncoming lane of traffic. Another...
43-year-old woman dies after Miami hit-and-run
A 43-year-old woman succumbed from her injuries on March 10 after a hit-and-run driver drove into her as she crossed the street near her home in Miami. She suffered very serious injuries from the fatal accident, including damage to her head, a fractured skull, a...
Hialeah collision claims life of 69-year-old man, injures 2
Three men were sitting on a bus bench on the morning of Feb. 28 in Hialeah when a red Toyota Camry collided with another vehicle and then careened into the bench. In the aftermath of the fatal accident, a 69-year-old man died after being transported to the hospital,...