Car accidents happen at the worst time. We don’t expect them and we’re shocked when they happen to us. The impact of the collision alone is enough to give us flashbacks for some time. Yet, we should be prepared for them at all times. Most drivers will experience a car accident at some point in …
Even after all the construction and so-called road improvements and overpasses, US 19 remains one of the most dangerous stretches of highway in Pinellas County. It’s also the most dangerous. That’s why local law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County teamed up to work together on the busy roadway to catch drunk drivers, speeders, and aggressive …
US 19 in Pinellas County Target of Extra Police Attention Read More »
Auto insurance in Florida hasn’t changed much since 1971. That’s when the Sunshine State adopted a no-fault system whereby every driver was required to purchase a $10,000 PIP (personal injury protection) policy to cover them in case of an auto accident. This year that may be changing. For many years, PIP critics have been clamoring …
Auto Insurance in Florida-The Times Are a Changin’ Read More »
Red light cameras in Florida may come to a House vote in the Florida Legislature today. The controversial issue of red light cameras has inspired impassioned debate and the fate of the camera system lies in the balance. Proponents of red light cameras argue that they save lives and provide an incentive for drivers to …
Red Light Cameras or Distracted Driving You Decide Read More »
This past weekend, the Tampa Bay area witnessed two car accident fatalities and at least 8 injured. The majority of those involved were young and had been drinking alcohol, most likely to the point of excess. The first tragedy occurred late Friday night in northern Pinellas County. Donavan Patterson, 18, ran a red light at …
Alcohol, Driving, and the Steep Cost of a Good Time Read More »
Pinellas County school bus driver Dorothy Burse, 56, has been arrested and charged with DUI after a mid-Pinellas County car accident. The school bus had been traveling westbound on 54th Avenue North and was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 66th Street when another vehicle collided with the rear of the bus, …
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Distracted driving remains a huge safety concern in Florida Did you know that 45,000 Floridians were involved in car crashes last year caused by distracted driving? Over those 45,000 distracted driving accidents, 214 people lost their lives. Florida’s law prohibiting texting and driving has not had the impact Florida legislators had hoped when they passed …
In Florida, there are 15 million drivers who could be on Florida’s roadways at any given day or hour. That’s a lot of people, especially when you consider the majority of those drivers are in the major population areas of the state such as Jacksonville, Orlando/Tampa, Palm Beach, and Miami. In Florida, you are required …
In my last post, I wrote about 7 things you should do after a car accident. In this post, I want to discuss the five things you should never do after a car crash. They are just as important as the things you should do and both should be read carefully since the could have …
You can’t plan for a car accident. They just happen. Depending upon the severity of the crash, it may be a life-changing event or an annoyance. In every instance, car accidents have financial, medical, and legal consequences. While you can’t plan for an accident, you surely should prepare for one. Preparation means you know what …