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Category: Automobile Accidents
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
August 26, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA Fort Myers car accident attorney knows that being involved in a vehicle accident may cause injuries and vehicle damage, along with stress and confusion. If you are involved in an accident where the other driver leaves the scene, this is called a hit-and-run accident, and it is even more stressful.
Rainy Season Means It’s Accident Season
August 19, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMeteorologists say the drought is over as we are now in the rainy season which runs from June through September. More accidents happen during the rainy season.
How Do Motorcycle Accidents Compare to Car Accidents?
August 10, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycles account for a disproportionate number of traffic fatalities and injuries. The Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) reports that motorcycle and car accidents are similar in that they both are often caused by alcohol and/or speeding and distracted driving.
What Are a Passenger’s Rights After an Accident?
July 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf a passenger has pain or discomfort, this could be a sign of injury and he/she should seek medical attention immediately after a crash.
End Distracted Driving
June 26, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAnything that takes a driver’s attention away from driving is considered distracted driving.
Eye Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents
June 22, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen one thinks about motor vehicle accidents, the first injury that comes to mind is probably broken bones. However, eye injuries may also occur.
Florida Law on Securing Vehicle Loads
June 19, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsA study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in 2016 (latest available data) showed that more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the previous four years.
The Effectiveness of Seat Belts
June 5, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe national use rate for seat belts in the United States in 2019 was at 90.7 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Traffic Down - Speeding Up
May 20, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFor the last few months, most people in the United States have been staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to a dramatic drop in traffic. However, there has been a dangerous surge in speeding.
What Is Aggressive or Reckless Driving?
May 15, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSouthwest Florida experienced over 200 reckless driving accidents in 2019. Reckless driving is treated as a misdemeanor in Florida.