The most dangerous intersections in Broward County
Broward County may not be as heavily populated as Miami-Dade County, but with the tourist population, the roads can be especially dangerous. Local 10 News reports that one of the most dangerous intersections in South Florida is in Hollywood, at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Pembroke Road. Road work will continue in that area until 2019, […]
Car accidents and traumatic brain injury
While some people are lucky enough to walk away from car accidents with relatively minor injuries, many end up with long-lasting and even lifelong health consequences. Traumatic brain injury, which results from an impact to the brain, may occur during a crash. You may have suffered an impact even if you did not directly hit your […]
What makes commercial trucks so dangerous?
Large trucks figure prominently among the risks drivers encounter on Florida’s roads. Understanding the specific dangers trucks present as well as their causes can help motorists stay safer and avoid potentially serious accidents. A top mistake a driver can make is thinking of a big rig as just another car that happens to take up […]
What should you do after a car accident in Florida?
If you were the victim of a car crash in Florida, you likely face a lot of stress. You may worry about how you will pay your medical bills, whether your injuries will stop you from working and who can help you make the right decisions throughout this difficult period. Consulting a knowledgeable attorney can […]
Signs that a driver is drunk
Driving on the streets of Coral Springs is a necessity for many motorists. Many of them are not aware that they are sharing the roads with intoxicated drivers and at risk of involvement in drunk driving accidents. People who drink and drive are one of the biggest dangers on the roads today. Their driving actions […]
Careful: Drunk drivers are still out there
Among the most startling statistics compiled by Mothers Against Drunk Driving is that on average, two out of three people will be in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. MADD also cites information gathered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which reveals that the average drunk driver has driven while intoxicated over 80 times […]
Amendment 2 legalized marijuana, not driving while high
Amendment 2, or the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, legalized medical marijuana in certain instances and under strict criteria. Lawmakers are still working out the regulations of the new law, trying to ensure that Amendment 2 does not open a “free -for-all” mentality. Although they still have work to do, one thing is certain: More […]
Why drowsy driving is dangerous
Sleepiness while driving is a serious risk that many people underestimate. When most think of drowsy driving that poses a significant risk, they typically imagine a commercial truck driver who has spent the last 24 hours on the road. However, recent research indicates that under-sleeping by even a couple of hours can seriously increase the […]
Types of driver distraction
While everyone has heard that distracted driving leads to tickets and accidents, many Florida drivers do not realize how big the problem really is. Channel 8 News reported that despite a law passed that bans texting while driving, the state’s police force still issued 3,400 citations in 18 months. Distracted driving contributed to the death […]
Essential safety gear for motorcyclists
Estimates place the number of motorcyclist deaths at between 4,000 and 5,000 people every year. What’s worse than this staggering number is the realization that many of the fatalities could have been avoided. With safe driving and appropriate preventative action, motorcyclists can stay safe and avoid being one of the many riders who get in […]
