Florida's beaches, weather and theme parks are an international draw that make The Sunshine State one of the country's major attractions. Visitors travel south all winter long with AAA predicting 2016's holiday season as one of the busiest travel holidays in recent...
Month: December 2016
Accidents cost more than just vehicle damage
Vehicle damage is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a car accident. You step out of your vehicle to check out your crushed bumper, or sulk at the huge scrapes along the side of the door. Most people do not realize that car accidents can be...
You might be wrong about the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit
Remember the story of the woman in the early 1990s who spilled coffee on herself and won half a million dollars from McDonald's in a personal injury lawsuit? The account draws strong emotions from people and is often blamed for the start a "sue happy" America. How...
3 ways to make the holidays smoother after a divorce or breakup
Almost everyone's been there: the first holiday season after a breakup or divorce. From family Christmas dinner to the New Year's ball drop, nothing is going to feel quite the same. Worse yet, you're worried about the questions from family members who just don't get...
Should your smartphone refuse to work while you’re driving?
We wrote recently about the recent spike in traffic deaths in the U.S., which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has blamed in part on increased app use. Now federal officials are asking smartphone manufacturers to do their part to prevent people from...
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
The Holidays are a time for Thanksgiving stuffing, Christmas cheer, and New Years Resolutions. However for some families stressing about child pick up and drop off, visitation days, and holiday time-sharing can put a damper on any holiday cheer. Below are some tips...
Florida’s Emergency Contact System can give parents some peace of mind
It's past curfew, and you haven't heard from your teen. Worst-case scenarios start flashing through your mind. Worse yet: how will you even know if they've been in a traffic accident on the drive home? For the last decade, a Florida program has been providing...
Florida drivers tops in the country? Not when it comes to insurance
A new study has found that Florida drivers are some of the best in the country. The study, conducted by QuoteWizard, ranked Florida drivers as number two in the U.S., based on Federal Highway Administration data on DUIs, traffic tickets and accidents. Hard to believe...