Most Florida drivers understand and respect the requirement that they move over to avoid the lane adjacent to a stopped police or emergency vehicle. When possible, drivers should steer their vehicle into another lane if there is an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder or the side of the road.…
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Two Killed in Florida Head-On Car Accident
A narrow, two-lane road is enough to make even the most skilled of drivers nervous. Sometimes, these roads lack a proper shoulder or only have an extremely narrow one. Often, no matter how carefully you drive on these roads, accidents happen. Unfortunately, because of the lack of space on two-lane…
Miami Woman Exiting Disabled Vehicle Killed in Florida Turnpike Accident
Following a car accident, it can sometimes be hard to ensure that all the necessary details are taken care of. The adrenaline from the accident paired with needing to exchange information with the other parties, taking photographs of the damage, vehicles, and the scene, and calling local authorities can be…
NHTSA Opens Formal Investigation Following Tesla Autopilot Crash
Tesla has been leading the autonomous car industry, and while these cars are an alluring glimpse into the future, they also pose many dangers to road users. These dangers primarily stem from a driver’s overreliance on the vehicle’s technological ability to operate the car safely. A 2018 Florida Tesla autopilot…
Florida Man Sentenced 60 Years Following Fatal DUI Accident
Sometimes, no matter how careful we are on the road, what other drivers do is out of our control. When reckless or intoxicated drivers, bad weather conditions, or other external factors occur, accidents are sometimes inevitable. When the factors are preventable or at least avoidable, however, those who are responsible…
Florida Is the Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians
While walking is an excellent way for people to get around while improving their health, it also poses many dangers, especially in South Florida. According to a recent report by a pedestrian-safety organization, Florida ranks as the most dangerous state in the nation for pedestrians. South Florida, in particular, ranks…
Florida Car Accident Kills Two, Injures Four Others
With more than 500 motor vehicle accidents occurring each day in Florida, these accidents make up the largest source of personal injury claims in the state. Last month, a tragic two-car accident killed a 13-year-old girl and one adult. Four others were injured in the fiery crash. According to reports,…
Florida’s “Apology Statute” as Evidence in Car Accident Lawsuit
After an accident, individuals may experience a sense of shock and fear, and these emotions can elicit statements and conduct that may not accurately reflect what the person is feeling. For instance, many people apologize after an accident, despite not being at fault for the series of events that led…
Fatal Florida Car Accident at Pride Parade Claims One Life
Earlier this month, one man was killed and two others seriously injured when a pick-up truck careened into a crowd of people participating in a Pride parade. According to a local news report, the collision occurred in Wilton Manors, not far from Fort Lauderdale. Evidently, the driver of the pick-up…
Appeals Court Decides Florida Insurance Bad Faith Lawsuit Involving Fatal DUI Accident
A Florida appellate court recently issued an opinion considering whether an insurance company acted in bad faith towards its policyholder when it failed to settle a claim. The claim arose when the insured slammed into another driver’s vehicle while driving drunk, pushing it in front of an oncoming train. The…