Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), local law enforcement agencies and those with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are on the hunt for intoxicated drivers. It’s all a part of “Drive Sober Get Pulled Over” drunk driving campaign. Officers will be out in force on our roadways in…
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Increased Risks for Car Accidents with Winter Snowbird Population
That time of year is upon us once again — all of the snowbirds are flocking down to the Sunshine State. It’s no secret that Florida is one of the most popular destinations for winter residents and vacationers alike. Many of them make our home their temporary home. Unfortunately, they’re…
Daylight Savings Time and Significant Increases in Car Accident Risks
On the 4th of November, we’re going to close out Daylight Savings Time. Okay. Maybe it’s not going to be that exciting as most of us will be sleeping when it happens, but quietly during the night your risks for a car accident will increase. Our Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers…
St. Lucie Accident Blamed on Red-Light Runner
A driver who ran a red light caused a three-car accident in St. Lucie County. Officers report that she has been cited for the accident. One of the other drivers involved in the accident has been charged with neglecting to use a child restraint for a 10-year-old and for driving…
Parkland Accident Decades Ago a Reminder of Teen Risks
Recently, residents in the area released balloons on the Loxahatchee Road in Parkland near the Everglades. This is the site where a car accident took the life of five teenagers about 20 years ago. According to The Miami Herald, the accident happened back in September of 1992 as three cars…
Car Accidents in Florida More Likely in Rainy Weather
You never know what you’re going to get with the Florida weather. One minute it’s storming and the next minute the sun is shining through. Because of the fickleness of Mother Nature, we’re asking all drivers to be prepared for the worst as rainy season comes to an end. Officials…
Operation Safe Driver Targeting Drivers’ Poor Habits Statewide
Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol are targeting unsafe drivers on our roadways. It’s all a part of Operation Safe Driver, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). This campaign is taking place from the 14th through the 20th of October. It’s a nationwide campaign…
National Teen Diver Safety Week, Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Drivers
From the 14th through the 20th of October, our nation will be recognizing the dangers that teen drivers face on our roadways. It’s all a part of National Teen Driver Safety Week. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), this week-long campaign takes place during…
Driverless Cars & Elderly Drivers in South Florida
Elderly drivers and those of the aging Baby Boomer population might be able to stay behind the wheel a lot longer if technology continues to advance at its current rate. According to U.S. News, California became the third state in the country to legalize driverless cars. The state of Florida…
15-Passenger Vans Require Special Attention to Safety!
Your child may ride in a 15-passenger van to and from their daycare center, church and even a number of other activities. But now, federal law prohibits their use by public school systems. The truth of the matter is they’re still being used to transport kids to other places and…