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 their driving career. Here's a list of the 10 most important things to do right after a car accident. Write the list down and put it in a safe, secure place in your vehicle. Trust me, you're not … [Read more...]
US 19 in Pinellas County Target of Extra Police Attention
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 drivers. Forty extra officers focused their attention on the highway, from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg. They witnessed and ticketed drivers … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance in Florida-The Times Are a Changin’
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 for change arguing that the system benefits the insurance industry and doctors. Until this year, PIP has never really been threatened. However, legislators in … [Read more...]
Red Light Cameras or Distracted Driving You Decide
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 avoid running red lights. Opponents counter that the cameras are primarily a revenue generating source for Florida's cities and towns. Joe Henderson noted in his Florida … [Read more...]
Alcohol, Driving, and the Steep Cost of a Good Time
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 Curlew Road and McMullen-Booth Road between Palm Harbor and Oldsmar, investigators said, he hit Dalton Cox's pickup truck. Two passengers were with Cox, 22, in his Ford … [Read more...]
