Private coach and bus companies are increasingly under scrutiny since a number of bus companies have been held liable after deadly highway accidents. Whether you are chartering a bus on behalf of your school, church or organization, or you are taking an independent trip with a bus company, it is…
For quite some time now, the Fourth of July holiday has been ranked as the deadliest holiday on U.S. roadways. On average, close to 140 people are killed on this day alone, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The United Press International (UPI) reports that car accidents…
News headlines have been dominated by the National Security Administration leak scandal perpetrated by a former CIA informant. The IRS’s action against conservative watchdog groups also has some up and arms at government interference. As does the report of government monitoring of citizen website traffic. But one secret the government…
As we have discussed in previous blog posts, distracted driving is an increasing danger to drivers and other motorists sharing the road. The few seconds it can take to check your cellphone for a text, glance at the headlines, or read an email, is enough time to cause a serious…
Auto defects can create serious hazards for drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. When a significant number of accident reports indicate the faulty manufacturing of a vehicle is the cause of injury, the government may intervene to prevent future accidents or injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Car accidents don’t always refer to collisions. There are many other risks associated with our vehicles. One of the most dangerous is child injury, especially here in the Sunshine State. According to CNN, there have been at least 8 child fatalities this year resulting from kids being left in hot…
The busy summer travel season is already underway and officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are here to help make sure that your summer road trip is as safe as possible. It’s important that you take the simple (and necessary) precautions to make sure that your vehicle…
A simple trip to the airport to pick up an arriving traveler turned deadly after a pedestrian was struck by a charter bus. According to the Huffington Post, the accident happened at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when the pedestrian tripped while crossing the busy four lanes of traffic right outside…
As most residents already know, Florida is one of the last states to pass a texting ban, despite widespread evidence that driving while texting can be deadly. Distracted driving, including driving while texting, is becoming a leading cause of traffic fatalities. According to a recent study, more teens die every…
After more than 5 years of effort, Florida has finally enacted a texting-and-driving ban. According to FOX Business, Florida Governor Rick Scott recently signed “Florida ban on texting while driving law.” Unfortunately, this law doesn’t completely ban all drivers from using a text messaging device behind the wheel. But atleast…