In the state of Florida, engaging in aggressive driving behaviors can result in criminal charges. Aggressive driving can take on many forms, but it frequently involves tailgating other drivers, honking your horn, shouting and making obscene gestures, weaving in and...
Car Accidents
How to get the best medical care after a car accident
Once you've been in a car accident in Florida, your first step should be to seek medical care. Many people in Florida have suffered from additional injuries because they didn't get proper care or seek help in time. Here's some advice on making sure you get the best...
Florida lawmaker makes third attempt to ban red-light cameras
Florida lawmakers will once again discuss banning red-light cameras. Rep. Anthony Sabatini has introduced a bill in the House that would outlaw the devices. Sabatini, who introduced similar legislation in 2018 and 2019, decided to take action in November when the...
Is distracted driving happening less often?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) in Florida defines distracted driving as any action that causes a driver to turn his or her attention away from operating a motor vehicle. Distractions can include something that causes a driver to take his or her hands off the...
Motorcyle accidents linked to inattentional blindness
Thousands of motorcyclists are killed or catastrophically injured in Florida and around the country each year after being struck by passenger vehicles, and a recent study suggests that a psychological phenomenon known as inattentional blindness may be a factor in a...
Is Florida the Most Dangerous State for Motorcyclists?
Motorcycle riding through the state of Florida is an appealing adventure with year-round sunshine and warm weather. However, an afternoon ride through the congested city streets and along busy highways in many areas throughout the state can be a harrowing experience...
Is lane splitting legal in Florida?
Motorcyclists in Florida should be aware that lane splitting is still illegal despite efforts to legalize it in the state. "Lane splitting" is defined as motorcyclists driving on the shoulder and between lanes on the highway. Currently, the maneuver is illegal in...
What the most common car accident injuries are
Every day, in Florida and throughout the U.S., some 7,000 people are injured in motor vehicle accidents. Perhaps you recently became part of the statistics. The injuries you suffered may or may not have been so severe, but it's important to know that accidents can...
Can tech help car accident victims recover from brain injuries?
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is set to show the world the latest offering from a biotech company he started. Musk says Neuralink will soon provide a full demonstration of the brain-machine interface promised by the company a year ago. Musk says the...
Steps You Should Take Following a Car Accident in South Florida
Driving in South Florida often entails aggressive drivers and frustrating traffic at any given time of the day. With over 400,000 vehicular accidents reported by the Department of Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles in 2019 in Florida in just that year, it is...