Drivers in Florida may think that country roads are safe, but according to the Department of Transportation, over half of all fatal roadway crashes occur in rural areas. This is despite the fact that only 19 out of every 100 Americans live in these regions. Now, a...
You were hit by a large truck while driving home, and now you're dealing with serious injuries that prevent you from supporting your family. Truck accidents are not rare in Florida, and many times, it's the truck driver who's at fault. This is likely the case with...
Many Florida residents who own a car over 10 years old are neglecting to maintain it, which leads to defective equipment in the car and a higher risk for a crash. With the average age of vehicles on the road increasing, though, there are more and more people who are...
Florida residents who were involved in a car crash may have found that some of their injuries appeared only after a delay of several days or weeks. This often happens, and the following are some of the symptoms that can alert victims to the presence of a delayed...
In some cases, driving too slowly on a Florida road or highway can be just as bad as driving too fast. Driving below the speed limit on a highway may cause vehicles to pass on the right, which could increase the risk of an accident. Traveling at speeds lower than the...
Technology, ranging from smartphones to infotainment systems, is a source of distraction for many drivers in Florida. In its effort to reduce distraction as well as make driving more fun, Apple introduced its CarPlay system back in 2014. CarPlay allows drivers to use...
A AAA survey conducted in January 2020 has come up with some findings that will interest Florida residents who are wary of self-driving cars. Only 12% of respondents said they would feel safe in such a vehicle. Twenty-eight percent of respondents even said they were...
Florida residents should know that the commercial trucker they pass by on the freeway may be as young as 18 years old. In all states except Hawaii, though, 18- to 20-year-old CDL holders are limited to travel within the state. Now, a bill introduced in February 2019...
Florida drivers may have been involved in a violent crash known as a rollover. Many rollovers are single-vehicle crashes, and in fact, most of all rollover-related deaths involve only one driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Not...
When you receive a phone call from the responsible driver’s insurance company just days after being injured in an auto collision, you’re probably thrilled to answer it. After all, the sooner you talk to the claims adjuster and provide important information, the faster...