Ocala Personal Injury Law Blog
2019 crash fatalities go down, but numbers are still alarming
Florida residents may be pleased to hear that the number of car crash-related fatalities went down for the second year in a row in 2019. However, the national rates are still alarmingly high. The National Safety Council estimates the number to have been 38,800: a 2%...
Sleepy drivers, rolling stops among top causes of accidents
Drivers in Florida might be interested in learning why the accidents that slow down their morning and afternoon commutes occur. Many people assume accidents are the fault of a careless or distracted driver. While this may be the case, researchers wanted to learn more....
The most common causes of truck accidents
Truck accidents can be some of the deadliest collisions on the highway. Since trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger cars, they can cause more damage. Countless trucking accidents happen every year in Florida — some because of bad weather conditions and...
Pedestrian deaths rise 60% from 2009 to 2019, says GHSA
You were injured as a pedestrian, here, in Florida, and now, you're wondering what your options are for seeking compensation. A lot will depend on whether you were following traffic laws and, if so, how the driver was negligent. The question of negligence is important...
Can specific turn signals reduce motor vehicle accidents?
Many car accidents happen in Florida due to minor mistakes. Not using a turn signal can be an oversight that turns into a severe collision. Accidents happen even when using turn signals, but incredibly, changing the color of the turn signal could reduce collisions...
Impact of ADAS on insurance and injury rates
All drivers in Florida are required to maintain a certain amount of auto insurance, but the amount a driver must pay for insurance can vary significantly. Cars that are more costly to repair will be more expensive to insure. These cars may include rare vehicles that...
The top 3 things that you should do after a car crash
One of the best ways to protect yourself in the event of a motor vehicle accident is to have an idea of the steps to take and how to act immediately after a crash. Given how disruptive and violent a crash might be, many people struggle to think logically as they deal...
Avoiding the most common motorcycle accidents
Motorcyclists in Florida who are liable to put safety concerns aside should know about the most common types of motorcycle accidents. Many of these can, after all, end in death. First, one should know that among collisions between motorcycles and motor vehicles, 40%...
Motor vehicle accidents with trucks could be caffeine-related
Large trucks seem to be a constant on Florida roadways. While there are fundamental risks on the road with truckers, especially distraction, drowsiness, speeding and recklessness, there are other factors when it comes to safety. One belief about truckers is that they...
Parents of teen drivers should know about the 100 deadliest days
Parents across Florida are concerned about the safety of their teens on the road, and this concern usually reaches its peak during the summer when school is out. They should know that there is a period when the number of deaths arising from car crashes with teens...
