MADD Announces Partnership to Educate Public on Safety Benefits of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
September 13, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn July 30, 2019, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced it is partnering with Silicon Valley-Based Velodyne Lidar, Inc., a leader in 3-D perception systems which are used “…in a variety of commercial applications, including autonomous vehicles.”
Are E-Scooters Coming to Southwest Florida Roads?
September 11, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsGovernor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law which expanded individual cities’ authority to regulate electronic scooters. This bill lifts the restriction which limited the use of e-scooters to sidewalks and allows them to use public streets.
Will a Continuous Flow Intersection Lessen Motorcycle Accidents?
September 9, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsContinuous flow intersections address one of the major reasons there are logjams at busy intersections and left-turn lanes. Thirty-six percent of fatal accidents involving motorcycles involve a car making a left-hand turn in front of a motorcycle.
Is the NHTSA Tough Enough When Assessing Vehicle Defects?
September 6, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Unsafe VehiclesDefective vehicles and/or vehicle equipment have resulted in death and injury to thousands of drivers and passengers in the United States. In order to protect them and diminish the number of accidents caused by defective vehicles, it is important that every step of the recall process be followed in an expeditious manner.
Wrongful Death Verdict Holds Landscaping Company Partially Responsible for Bicycle Accident
September 6, 2019 | Category: Wrongful DeathThe American Automobile Association (AAA) reported that nearly 800 people died in Florida from bicycle accidents in 2017, making Florida the leading state in the nation for fatal bicycle accidents.
2019 Florida Drowsy-Driving Prevention Week
September 3, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has designated September 1-9, 2019, Florida Drowsy-Driving Prevention Week.
8 Tips for a Safe 2019 Labor Day Weekend
August 30, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI AccidentsThe long lazy days of summer and vacations are coming to an end. Southwest Florida children are back in school. For most people, Labor Day weekend marks the start of the fall season.
Back to School Traffic Congestion Can Cause Accidents
August 28, 2019 | Category: Child InjuriesSchool is open and traffic congestion around school zones has increased. This congestion, along with road construction projects in some areas, is causing more vehicles to use fewer lanes.
5 Signs of Nursing Home/Assisted Living Neglect
August 26, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNBC investigators found there were allegations of negligence at a major nursing home chain.
What to Do After Dump Truck Accidents
August 23, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsHundreds of dump trucks travel our roads each day carrying sand, gravel, and other materials. They are considered the backbone of the Florida construction industry, but they may pose dangers to themselves and other motorists.