Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and it will not be long before many Florida drivers are sharing the road with vehicles operated by a driverless system. There may be a person in the vehicle, but an autopilot system will make decisions regarding the operation...
Law enforcement is working to reduce motor vehicle accidents
Traffic accidents are often the result of a driver’s negligent or reckless actions, and it is possible to prevent many of these events by careful operation of a vehicle. In certain parts of Florida, there has been a rise in the number of motor vehicle accidents caused...
Seeking reasonable compensation after a motor vehicle accident
After a car crash, a victim may be left facing both physical injuries and expenses he or she cannot afford. A motor vehicle accident can lead to property damage and debilitating injuries, as well as medical bills and other financial losses. The Florida civil justice...
T-bone accidents have tragic consequences
Intersections are among the most common places for accidents to occur. Rear-end collisions, often resulting from distracted driving, happen frequently when vehicles stop for traffic lights. However, more serious T-bone accidents may be the result of a driver not...
Fatal boating accidents on the rise in Florida
Florida authorities are concerned about the spike in boating accidents and deaths in the past year. The rate of fatal accidents on the water jumped 21% last year, more than the state has seen since 2011. A typical year sees about 65 deaths on the water, but 2020 ended...
Hit-and-run leaves child struggling
Pedestrians in Florida face many challenging circumstances. Even intersections with crosswalks and warning signs may not be enough to prevent a speeding or distracted driver from striking and injuring someone on foot. In motor vehicle accidents involving a pedestrian,...
Drunk driving claims another life
A recent tragic accident in Florida is just another example of the deadly and intolerable consequences of drinking and driving. Families who lose loved ones in this manner have every right to feel outrage, and often, their grief finds outlet through the civil courts...
Driver may not be solely responsible for DUI death
Following a tragic motor vehicle accident that results in the loss of life, loved ones may justifiably look for someone to blame. While often the poor choices of one driver resulted in the crash, the driver may not be the only person responsible for the death of a...
Drunk driving leads to tragic crash
Driving after drinking alcohol may lead to arrest, fines, jail time and the suspension of one’s driver’s license, not to mention the risk of causing an accident. Nevertheless, these factors do not seem to deter some, and it is not uncommon for drunk drivers to return...
Crash leaves woman with serious injuries
Afternoon traffic in Florida can be gridlocked in certain areas. Drivers should know to remain alert and in control of their vehicles since conditions often change rapidly. A recent motor vehicle accident demonstrates that fact. Reports do not indicate whether...