As Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys, we note that one of the most common causes of serious and fatal crashes is red-light running. Red-light cameras were born of the idea that because this action is so dangerous, there had to be a way to enforce the law, even if we…
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Insurance Dispute in Chain-Reaction Collisions – One Collision or Two?
The recent case of Wright v. Turner, reviewed by the Oregon Supreme Court, centered on the issue of underinsured motorist coverage. Our Miramar car accident attorneys know that no matter what state you’re in, insurance companies will aggressively battle to reduce their liability. Ensuring that you receive the compensation you…
Hollywood Car Accident Lawyers Prepared to Battle Insurance Companies
Car insurance is supposed to be a safety net, not only for those who purchase the policy, but for others on the road as well. There are underinsured and uninsured motorist benefits for those injured by an uninsured driver or an at-fault motorist who lacks adequate insurance. But in some…
Few Broward Citiations for Texting and Driving
State and federal traffic laws and regulations are intended to keep drivers and other motorists safe. Issuing citations is one way to enforce seat belt laws, speeding limits, and other traffic regulations. What if a law goes unenforced? Is it still effective? Do drivers and motorists still see the benefits…
Risk of Multi-Tasking Behind the Wheel is Higher for Teens
High school and college students, parents, professionals and other hardworking Americans live busy lives. Every day we are looking for ways to save time and to get quickly from A to B. While multi-tasking is a productive way to get things done, it can be a dangerous interference when behind…
West Palm Beach Highway Accidents & Florida’s Move-Over Enforcement
The next time you’re driving down the road and encounter an emergency response vehicle or an officer on the side of the road, you may want to pay a little better attention. Officials with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) recently announced the launch of a…
Broward Residents Hold Key to Safe Driving in 2014
This is a time for all of us to resolve to improve ourselves in 2014. We’re not talking about getting along better with your boss at work or losing weight; this is much more important. We all need to be better drivers. Resolutions often only pertain to the person making…
Speed a Major Contributing Factor in Coral Springs Car Accidents
Two men were recently killed in a Coral Springs traffic collision in which police say the driver rounded a curve, lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a tree. Both men, aged 22, are believed to have died upon impact. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities are speculating that…
Study: Children More Distracting to Drivers Than Cell Phones
From regulating the backseat bickering to glancing back to check on the strapped-in infant, parents are among the most distracted drivers on the road. This is not especially surprising, particularly for those who are parents. However, the degree to which they are distracted is startling. A new study by Australian…
Broward Traffic Safety: What are Your Attitudes Behind the Wheel?
The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon be released, and once again it will take a hard look into the driving habits and attitudes of American drivers. And if our accident rates are any indication — it’s not going to be pretty.…