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According to DOT statistics 88.5 percent of Americans do fasten their seat belts. Although the figure 11.5 percent not using seat belts may seem small, it translates into almost 25 million people.  

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The Florida Department of Transportation reports that nearly 1.2 million traffic crashes each year are weather related. The vast majority of these crashes happen during rainfall as the result of wet pavement caused by thunderstorms.  

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On August 26, 2016, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced in a press release that the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roadways.

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Excessive speeding in a motor vehicle is unjustifiable in most situations – but especially so in situations involving bystanders that are at particularly high-risk, such as pedestrian schoolchildren.

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Each year more than 2 million Americans fall victim to some form of elder and/or adult abuse, which includes neglect and exploitation, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).  

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In 2014, a study conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard indicated an annual total of 2,678 injuries and 610 fatalities associated with the use of personal watercraft (PWC).  Jet skis and other recreational personal watercraft are popular year-round in the state of Florida, but statistics are clear: the risks of injury are significant when riders do not properly handle their craft.

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Many people take sleep for granted. Even when individuals are tired, they figure they can plow forward with a bit of caffeine or fresh air. But the body is affected when it does not get enough sleep. Tired individuals can become drowsy, which makes it more difficult for them to pay attention or react quickly to a change in situation. This is particularly true for adolescents who need more sleep for their developing brains and bodies than adults.

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In a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, it found that during the past four years more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways. These road debris accidents resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between 2011 and 2014.  

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, on August 29, 2016 issued the following comment in a press release, "Despite decades of safety improvements, far too many people are killed on our nation’s roads every year. Solving this problem will take teamwork, so we're issuing a call to action and asking researchers, safety experts, data scientists, and the public to analyze the fatality data and help find ways to prevent these tragedies.”  

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Soccer is a good way for children to learn team work and begin a life of including exercise in their routines as they become adults. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P. A. are pleased to continue to support the Gateway Soccer Association in the fall 2016 season.  

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