Many people in Florida, as well as all other states, are using “dashcams” or dashboard-mounted cameras to record their driving. In many cases, individuals use the devices intending to obtain evidence for car accidents or traffic stops. Because of this, drivers may want to know: (1) whether it’s legal to […]
Category: Car Accidents
In Florida, the rules regarding accident reports are found within the Florida Statutes. There are two types of accident reports: (1) Long Form and (2) Short Form. These are known as a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, and a short-form crash report within the statutes. The information in these […]
Here’s the good news: in Florida, most personal injury settlements are not taxable by state law. Personal injury settlements are also generally not taxed by the federal government either. Nonetheless, tax law is quite complicated, and most people who are not trained in taxes or lax law are well-advised to […]
When Will My Florida Accident Report Be Published? In Florida, according to Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles, Section 316, State Uniform Traffic Control, Sub-Section 316.066(1)(a), a Florida Traffic Crash Report “Long Form” must be completed and submitted to the department within 10 days after an investigation is completed by the […]
According to an article in the New York Times, more than half of the 17 million vehicles sold annually in the U.S. now have keyless ignitions. 28 people have died and 45 others have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning caused by push button ignitions, also known as keyless ignitions, since 2006. It […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Additionally, in 2017: 2,364 teens in the United States aged 16-19 were killed in motor vehicle crashes. About 300,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor […]
The Florida Turnpike system operates throughout Florida and delivers drivers to various locations throughout the state. Much of the turnpike system consists of toll roads; drivers can purchase a SunPass that they can use to quickly navigate through the tolls at a relatively low cost. Florida has over 460 miles […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 738 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2017 in tire-related crashes. Tire explosions are more common than you might expect, and with the warm weather and road conditions in Florida, the state sees more than its share. If you have […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you are likely experiencing a wide variety of emotions, depending on how recently the accident happened, how badly anyone was injured, and whose fault the accident was. In the immediate aftermath, you probably felt varying degrees of fear, anger, and relief. If […]
Nearly 6,600 pedestrians perished on U.S. roadways in 2019, according to a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) figure notably higher than its 2018 counterpart. The problem? Primarily it is the predominance of – and popularity surrounding – sport-utility vehicles (SUVs). If you are an SUV owner, recognize the size and […]
