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...
Car Accident
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...
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...
NHTSA blames spike in traffic deaths on mobile apps
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that an alarming spike in deaths from last year through the first half of this year is a "crisis that needs to be addressed now." Although traffic deaths had declined over the past 50 years, 2015 saw a sharp...
New ‘Quiet Car’ safety rules could protect pedestrians
Pedestrians and bikers are some of the most vulnerable people on the road, and a new safety requirement from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration may help protect pedestrians from danger. The American Council of the...
SnapChat video of speeding driver illustrates rise of social media in accident cases
A 10-second SnapChat video is giving law enforcement officials an inside look into a horrifying crash that occurred late last night. A 22-year-old man was driving far in excess of the speed limit when his car crashed into another vehicle in Tampa late last month....
Traumatic brain injuries common in car accidents
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have gotten a lot of attention publicly lately, due to issues that athletes and other public figures have suffered. But did you know that sports are actually a fairly uncommon way to get a TBI, and that falls and motor vehicle accidents...
Four critical mistakes to avoid after a car accident
Don't compromise your recovery. Take steps to protect yourself right away.A car accident is always a serious matter, whether you are seriously injured or just shaken up with some damage to your car. Certain errors in the aftermath of a crash can have serious...
What can you do if you’re injured on vacation?
On behalf of Attorneys at Law PLLC posted in Injuries on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.Accidents happen, even on vacation. Remember these four steps to protect yourself.As summer winds down, many families are squeezing in one last vacation....