Negligent drivers on Florida highways nationwide threaten the safety of those who cross paths with them. Even the most law-abiding and alert drivers could be crash victims in the blink of an eye. In some cases, the negligence of one driver can cause life-altering...
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Some car accidents cause life-changing traumatic brain injuries
Car accidents are one of the primary causes of traumatic brain injuries in Florida and elsewhere in the country. Some victims recover enough to walk, use their hands and eventually live independently, often after six to 12 months. However, a significant percentage of...
Florida woman critically injured by hit-and-run driver
Law enforcement typically catches up with hit-and-run drivers, even if it takes some investigation. Following an accident that caused critical injuries to a Florida woman, the driver fled the scene, but Florida Highway Patrol arrested him after they came upon his...
Crash-related spinal cord injuries can have lifelong consequences
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body and consists of nerves and tissue. It carries sensation information from the body to the brain and movement information from the brain to the body. In Florida, car accidents often cause spinal cord injuries that leave...
‘Tis the season to be alert and look out for impaired drivers
Taking to the Florida roads at this time of the year is a daunting prospect. Drivers need to be exceptionally alert to ensure they spot impaired drivers and avoid being victims of car accidents. There is no doubt that alcohol, prescriptions, controlled substances and...
Suspected DUI driver in Florida causes fatal wrong-way crash
Florida drivers on U.S. 41 might have been affected by a road closure on a recent Friday night. Law enforcement closed the road to clear up and investigate a fatal wrong-way crash. U.S. 41 remained closed through most of the night and only reopened early on the next...
Nighttime driving poses higher car accident risks
Driving after dark includes many risks, which are exacerbated now that daylight saving time has ended. Falling back to an hour less of daylight in the afternoons requires additional care on the Florida roads. The dangers increase during weekends, with Saturday nights...
Car accidents: Crash victims admit to bad behavior
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reported research findings about driver behaviors in Florida and across the country. The agency expressed concern over the fact that many drivers most likely to engage in texting, speeding and other traffic violations were...
Spotting drunk drivers may be the best line of defense
Regardless of safety campaigns and awareness programs against drunk driving, impaired drivers continue to cause car accidents in Florida and elsewhere. Learning how to recognize drunk drivers may be the best way to stay safe. However, both drugs and fatigue have the...
1 arrested in Florida car crash reportedly related to speed
Most drivers and passengers know that they are at risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident when that is their chosen mode of transportation. Though there are certain actions that drivers can take to reduce their chances of being involved in a car crash,...