Parking lot crashes are extremely common. According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC) and CBS News, approximately 20 percent of all car accidents occur in parking lots. While many of these accidents are fairly minor—resulting in property damage only—the NSC reports that as many as 60,000 people get […]
Category: Car Accidents
Rollovers are among the most dangerous types of car accidents. While only about three percent of all car accidents are rollovers, these accidents count for about thirty-three percent of all car accident fatalities. This is according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which also reports that, “[a]lthough most rollovers […]
A driver who crashed into a home, killing one and injuring five. An elderly driver who crashed into a medical building, sending two people to the hospital. A driver who pinned a man to the wall in his living room after running a stop sign and crashing into the man’s […]
Most drivers rarely think about their tires. They never check their tire pressure, and they rely on their repair shop or dealership to tell them when it is time to buy a new set. But, driving on uninflated tires can be dangerous. While most modern cars, trucks and SUVs have […]
Tailgating can be dangerous—and even deadly. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), of the more than 40,000 fatal car accidents in Florida and across the United States each year, nearly 20 percent involve rear-end collisions. Many of these collisions are the result of tailgating. Data from the National Highway […]
Back-up accidents are common. From crowded parking lots to city streets and neighborhood driveways, these accidents happen in a variety of locations under a variety of scenarios. In many cases, avoiding a back-up car accident simply won’t be possible. If another driver reverses into you at speed, you may be […]
Most of us take pavement markings for granted. We know that a double-yellow means to stay in our lane, we know that a dotted line means it is legal to pass, and we know that a crosswalk means we need to slow down and watch out for pedestrians. We see […]
Picture a crash test dummy in your head. What do you notice about its features? You might be picturing a pale head and torso with a featureless face. But, are you also picturing a male? For decades, crash test dummies have been almost universally male. For females, this presents a […]
Airbags have saved tens of thousands of lives since the 1980s. Unfortunately, while airbags are essential safety features in modern vehicles, they can also cause injuries; and, in some cases, these injuries can be fatal. Recent data suggests that the risk of airbag-related injuries is particularly high for shorter drivers. […]
Florida’s warm and tropical climate is very inviting for bicyclists who ride their bikes on area roadways. In Florida, bicyclists have the right to ride on the road like a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, sometimes motorists can become irritated when they are hindered by bicyclists traveling on the roadway ahead of […]
