You may already realize that distracted driving comes in numerous forms, from eating a breakfast burrito on the ride into work to trying to read an email while headed home from the office. Even as you seek to avoid these dangerous distractions, you can't help but...
What happens when a drunk driver is broke or uninsured?
Florida's laws on drunk driving are clear. Anyone who gets caught with a blood alcohol concentration that exceeds the legal limit or who demonstrates impaired skill at the wheel could get arrested for drinking and then driving. Although everyone knows they shouldn't...
Snacking while driving could lead to a serious collision
Many people take drinks and food with them in their vehicles. After all, there are cup holders specifically there to hold something to drink, and you may have storage areas for snacks, too. While it’s not illegal to eat or drink in your vehicle, it’s important that...
What are the worst Florida cities for deadly DUI car accidents?
Drunk drivers are a safety problem everywhere in Florida. But some parts of the state are especially notorious for the number of drunk drivers who cause fatal car accidents. Unfortunately, according to a 2019 study by insurance website Value Penguin, Pensacola is one...
Feeling tired affects your driving safety, not just your mood
If you feel so tired and burned out that you have trouble focusing on reading your emails or staying awake without caffeine, it's a sign that you may be pushing yourself too far. Exhaustion or fatigue can have dire consequences for your overall health and work...
Texting is still a leading cause of crashes due to distraction
Although people know it’s dangerous, texting is just as popular as ever, even when people are driving. Texting creates a major distraction for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, but despite that risk, it’s still something that you can see people doing every day....
How much risk do drunk drivers create for others in Florida?
For years, drunk drivers were the bane of public safety. Drunk driving awareness was the focus of countless advertising campaigns and high school educational programs. These days, a lot of social attention has seemingly shifted from the dangers of drunk or impaired...
Types of distractions that cause car crashes
Getting in a car accident because of someone else’s carelessness behind the wheel can be a tragic experience. But far too many drivers still choose to multitask behind the wheel. In fact, distracted driving was the reason nearly 400,000 people were injured in car...
Memorize these warning signs of a brain injury after a crash
Right after a car crash, you are probably going to feel confused, frightened and possibly frustrated about the disruption to your day. It can be hard to think about the implications of an accident right after it happens, which is why it's good to have rules in place...
Top causes of pedestrian accidents
As a pedestrian, you have full control over every decision you make. Conversely, you still have to concern yourself with negligent drivers, any of whom could cause a serious accident that results in injury or even death. Below is a list of the most common factors...