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Category: Automobile Accidents
Top 6 Resolutions Every Driver Should Make in 2018
January 2, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAs we enter 2018, we begin to think about things we want to do differently in the New Year. Usually resolutions center on weight loss goals, breaking bad habits, or financial goals. The list needs to include a resolution to make changes for the better in our driving habits so we have a safer 2018.
Cape Coral 2017 Traffic Fatalities Rose
December 28, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe Cape Coral Police Department released its traffic accident report as of December 4, 2017 showing an increase to date in the number of fatalities in 2017 as compared to 2016. The current number of 2017 fatalities is 15, the highest since 2013 which had 19.
Parking Lot Accidents Can Be Serious
December 15, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAs Florida's population increases, there are more people in our parking lots. Typically, parking lots at malls and supermarkets are packed, increasing the possibility of accidents. Parking lot crashes often occur at low speeds, but they still can lead to pedestrian and driver injuries.
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Is Illegal
December 6, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLeaving the scene of an accident is frequently the topic of local news reports. Even with this publicity, it still happens.
Is Florida Texting While Driving a Primary Offense?
December 4, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA new bill is being discussed in Florida which could change texting while driving into a primary offense.
More Accidents Occur When Clocks Are Changed to Standard Time
November 27, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDaylight savings time (DST) has ended, and we have set our clocks back an hour to standard time. This time change continues to be disruptive to our sleep long after the actual changing of the clocks.
Florida Ranks High in Wrong-Way Accidents
November 13, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven though there has been an increase in warning signs and alert systems installed on Florida's interstates to stop wrong-way drivers, dangerous and potentially deadly crashes continue happening.
Technology May Prevent Tire Puncture Accidents
November 10, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTires are a motorist’s first line of defense when driving. However, tires run the risk of being punctured with every revolution, and they experience millions of revolutions throughout their lifespan.
Damaged or Missing Stop Signs Can Result in Accidents
November 3, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIt may be two months since Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida, but it seems like yesterday. In traveling around our area there are still downed stop signs, and other traffic signs are in disrepair, twisted and/or leaning. Because of this situation, drivers may be left to their own discretion to stop and look before proceeding on roads and streets resulting in the potential for accidents.
Vehicle Rollover Accidents
October 31, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAny auto accident can lead to serious injuries, however, depending on the circumstances, vehicle rollover accidents can be particularly dangerous. Despite their relative infrequency — they account for only 3% of total accidents — they have a disproportionate effect, with nearly 30% of passenger vehicle fatalities involving a vehicle rollover accident to some degree.