You expect your car’s brakes to function properly—and when they don’t, it can be a very scary experience. All of a sudden, you are completely out of control, and there is nothing you can do to avoid a crash. While brake failures are relatively uncommon, especially with modern vehicles, they […]

As Florida’s third-largest city, Tampa also has some of the busiest roads in the state. Accidents on I-4, I-75 and I-275 routinely snarl traffic heading into and out of the city, and collisions in areas from Brandon to Ybor cause problems for residents and visitors daily as well. Whether you […]

Our Pensacola Car Accident Lawyer Shares the Data According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there are over 6,500 crashes per year in Pensacola and other parts of Escambia County. Moreover, studies also show that about one in every six used vehicles on the market has […]

Because Florida is one of the most dangerous states to drive in, it is important to be prepared for the possibility of an accident. Vehicle accidents can be devastating in terms of both injuries and property damage. The word “damages” refers to how much money your injuries have or will […]

The forces involved in car accidents often cause a wide range of traumatic injuries to drivers and passengers. Some of the most common injuries caused by car accidents include soft tissue injuries, head/neck injuries, broken bones, and back pain. If you have been involved in a car accident, a Florida […]

Uber and Lyft are popular ridesharing services that have fundamentally changed the landscape of public transportation. It’s difficult to remember when we didn’t have these convenient services as alternative options to driving.  While ridesharing is convenient and has undoubtedly reduced the number of impaired drivers, they are not without risk. […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “A rear-end crash refers to a crash in which the front of one vehicle collides with the rear of another vehicle…Rear-end crashes are not only one of the frequently occurring types of crashes, but also are responsible for a large number […]

According to SafeMotorist.com, the term “road rage” was coined by a local news station in Los Angeles after a string of shootings occurred on several freeways in the city. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines road rage as “an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon […]

Before handing the car keys over to your teenager, you should know the facts. Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 20. When teen drivers ride with other passengers, their risk of being in a fatal car crash doubles. Overall, teenagers underestimate or are […]

Vehicle owners and drivers who have been hurt in accidents involving defective automobiles that have not been recalled should be aware of their legal rights and options. Legally, some accident victims may be entitled to file a product liability claim, with which a Florida product liability attorney at Searcy Denney […]