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In an effort to promote awareness and keep people in our community safer, our news blog provides visitors with current information on local accidents, medical malpractice, product recalls and other Florida law.
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Rise in Florida Teenage Accident Fatalities Brings Focus to Teen Driving Safety
Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a reduction in the number of deaths nationwide among 16- and 17-year-old drivers from 2007 to 2010, just last month we reported that teen driving deaths have begun to increase again. In fact,...
Cellphones Not Only Blame For Distracted Driving
When most people think of “distracted driving,” they typically think “cellphones.” But according to new research, cellphones aren’t the only cause of distracted driving. According to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, if a driver’s mind is...
Speeding Drivers Are Still a Risk on Florida Highways
The Florida Highway Patrol has supported multiple safety campaigns aimed at making our highways safer. We have provided information on how the state is working to stamp out drunk driving, aggressive driving and distracted driving. Now, according to a new study, we...
Be Alert to Increased Number of Motorcyclists During Bike Week
Daytona Beach welcomes close to 500,000 motorcyclists to the area for its 71st annual Bike Week celebration. The events that run from March 9 to March 18 offer bikers an opportunity to explore the Florida coast and to get to know their fellow motorcyclists through...
Florida’s Texting While Driving Bill Defeated
Last week signaled the end of Florida’s legislative session and also the end of a bill designed to combat distracted driving. The proposal would have made texting while driving a secondary traffic offense. The bill, referred to as SB 416, failed to move forward in the...
Texting While Driving A Problem On Beaches
Distracted driving isn’t just a problem on highways and roads. In Florida, it’s a problem on our beaches too. Now, one beach county is ready to take action. The Volusia County City Council is considering a new ordinance that would ban texting while driving on the...
Government Wants Your Feedback On Distracted Driving Guidelines
Last month, we wrote about new guidelines issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aimed at eliminating distracted driving. Now, the federal government is asking for your feedback. NHTSA has announced that it will hold three public...
South Florida Car Accident Lawyer Says Drug-Impaired Motorists Threaten Traffic Safety Progress
Stuart, FL, March 01, 2012 – New data shows that teen drivers fail to appreciate the danger of driving while under the influence of illegal drugs such as marijuana, South Florida car accident lawyer Philip DeBerard, III, said today. DeBerard pointed to a recent survey...
Explosion at Florida Horse Farm Brings Awareness to Hazards of Defective Products
Visitors primarily fuel Florida’s tourism industry—flocking to the seemingly endless beaches and the numerous theme parks, including Disney World. A lesser known, yet very critical aspect of Florida’s tourism revenue lies in the state’s growing horse business....
NHTSA Delays Ruling on Requiring Back-Up Cameras for All Cars
In December we reported that a Transportation for America report concluded that Florida cities are among the most dangerous in America for pedestrians. Although some of the cities in Florida are working towards improving accessibility of sidewalks and walking paths,...
Self-Driving Cars Might Solve Distracted Driving Problem
Distracted driving has become a growing problem across the country. Nearly half of 1,000 drivers ages 18 to 24 who were interviewed by FindLaw.com admitted that they had texted or sent emails from their cell phones will driving. However, US automakers are now trying...
DUI Simulator Used To Combat Distracted Driving
These days, there is a stigma associated with drunk driving. It has become taboo to drive your car after drinking or to allow someone else to do the same. Law enforcement officials have waged aggressive campaigns to stop drunk driving, and similar campaigns are now...
Everyone Must Use Seat Belts To Save Lives On Florida Highways
A deadly month on Florida roads serves as a reminder that Florida’s seat belt law is not an inconvenience – it is a lifesaver. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that while the use of seatbelts saved 769 lives in Florida in...
Florida Drivers Can Use Social Media And Cell Phones For Traffic And Safety Updates
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) are all using social media accounts and cell phone technology to reach out to Florida drivers and ease their...
Distracted Driving – A Growing National Problem
Across the country, distracted driving is becoming a growing problem. In fact, every day more than 15 people are killed in crashes that involve a distracted driver. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has conducted a new study, examining the frequency of cell phone...
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