Labor Day is statistically one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, with an increase in road congestion and traffic fatalities. Florida has one of the worst records when it comes to fatal accidents on Labor Day weekend. According to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 373 fatal car […]
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6 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Michael Damaso / 07-03-2020 / Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and intimidating experience. Following the trauma of a serious car crash, a person is often in a state of emotional shock, and at the same time getting treatment for multiple injuries. Depending on how the accident occurred and how serious the damage is, it can […]
“Safe Phone Zones” introduced by the Florida Department of Transportation
Doug / 06-02-2015 / Auto Accidents
In a public-private partnership with GEICO, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. Sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” were designated on various roadways throughout Florida. A map of all of the “Safe Phone Zones” throughout Florida can be found online […]
Pedestrian Safety in Central Florida
Doug / 03-24-2014 / Auto Accidents
Last week, a man in Orlando was hit and killed while crossing Colonial Drive near John Young Parkway. WESH reported that the crash happened just past midnight and it does not appear initially that the driver was at fault. According to the report, 50 pedestrians were killed by cars last year in the metro Orlando […]
GM Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles
Doug / 03-21-2014 / Auto Accidents
General Motors has issued three new recalls, in addition to its previous recall of 1.6 million small vehicles due to defective ignition switches. The three latest recalls involve: Approximately 303,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana from the model years 2009-2014 in order to correct the material on the instrument panel to conform with federal standards […]
Are you Training your Teens to be Good Drivers
Doug / 10-23-2013 / Auto Accidents
With seemingly no exception, teens are worse drivers than adults. The accident and death rates of young people ages 15-24 is 14% higher than that of other drivers. Teens and young drivers are more likely to misjudge dangerous driving conditions, drive with distractions, and cause accidents than any other sector of drivers. Are you teaching […]
It’s Official: No Texting & Driving in Florida!
Doug / 10-11-2013 / Auto Accidents
As of October 1st, 2013, Florida has joined the majority of states in prohibiting texting while driving. In South Florida, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 52, legislation championed by Senator Nancy Detert for the past several years. In 2011, at least 23% of auto collisions involved cell phone use. Over a million crashes a year […]
Orlando Considering Staying Open Late-Night
Doug / 08-27-2013 / Auto Accidents
In an interesting move, the City of Orlando Board of Commissioners is weighing an option to “change” the late-night crowd in downtown Orlando. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Monday at around 2:00 P.M., the Commissioners will vote on a measure to keep bars open in downtown Orlando until 3:00 A.M. Thursday through Saturday. They are […]
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