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 […]
Category: Car Accidents
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 […]
Today’s vehicles have many advanced safety features, some you may not even know about. One newly approved safety feature that will be available in newer cars being driven on American roadways is the adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights. ADB headlights utilize advanced switching technology to shine less light on occupied […]
Some auto accidents can present unique circumstances to make determining who was at fault challenging. Sometimes the accident happened so quickly – causing chaos, confusion, and the infusion of adrenaline from shock – that the involved parties may be unclear as to what happened and who was at fault. In […]
Some passengers in auto accidents wonder if they have rights. The answer is yes. Florida law allows an injured passenger to recover compensation for injuries they sustained in an auto accident case through their Personal Injury Protection insurance. In some situations, a passenger may also hold a negligent party legally […]
Taking a long road trip through Florida’s breathtaking terrain can be an enjoyable, scenic, and relaxing experience. However, with Florida’s tropical climate, rain may pop up on your blissful road trip without even a moment’s notice. When traveling through Florida’s tropical paradise during Florida’s rainy season, especially when planning for […]
While men are more likely than women to be involved in car accidents, new data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) indicate that women are more likely to suffer serious or fatal injuries on a per-crash basis when adjusting for various factors. Notably, the IIHS reports that this […]
There is no question that seatbelts save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seatbelts have saved more than 370,000 lives over the past 50 years, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) write that, “Among drivers and front-seat passengers, seat belts reduce the risk […]
