Florida has a very broad definition of what circumstances must exist for a driver to be charged with vehicular homicide. Most states will bring these charges against a driver if their manner of handling the vehicle led to the death of another person. However, Florida also makes provisions for vehicular homicide charges in the case… Read More
Names Of Victims In The News Are Withheld In Compliance With Marsy’s Law
The State of California passed the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act in 2008. Also known as Marsy’s Law, the legislation grants protections against the release of the names of victims involved in certain crimes. This was done, in part, to protect the victims of crimes and their families from retribution by other parties. However, it… Read More
A Family Tragically Lost An Infant Relative In A Rollover Crash
Rollover crashes are one of the most dangerous kinds of crashes that can occur. While there are many factors that can contribute to a rollover crash, there are some noteworthy data that may explain why they occur. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, nearly half of all rollover crashes involved alcohol. Vehicles with… Read More
Two People Were Injured In A Four-Vehicle Accident On Interstate 75
Florida, like many states, follows a rear-end rule where a driver is legally negligent for following another vehicle too closely and crashing into it. In these cases, the front vehicle does not necessarily have to prove that the vehicle which crashed into it committed an unsafe act. Following too closely is a common cause of… Read More
A Crash Between A Bicyclist And A Prison Van Causes Injuries
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, traffic deaths involving bicyclists in Florida has tripled since 1975. By May 2019, there had been 783 cyclists killed in the United States that year. 16% of these fatalities occurred in Florida. 38% of these were caused by either the cyclist or the motorist failing to yield… Read More
Three People Were Injured When An Ambulance Crashed Into An SUV
Most states have laws regarding when the driver or operator of a motor vehicle must yield the right of way to another vehicle. These can vary from state to state and depending on what types of vehicles are involved. For example, motor vehicles in Florida must typically always yield the right of way to bicyclists… Read More
A Medical Episode Caused A Multi-Car Accident In US Highway 27
In many cases, elderly citizens will attempt to maintain their independence by choosing to continue driving their vehicles. In the United States, there are nearly 45 million drivers who are over the age of 65 according to the CDC. This number represents a 63% increase since 1999. While it may help older adults stay independent,… Read More
Three People Were Killed In An Accident With A Disabled SUV
If you’ve ever been driving down an expressway or interstate, you’re well aware of how frustrating and terrifying it can be if your vehicle suddenly breaks down. If at all possible, at the first sign of trouble, you should begin making your way as far to the right as possible if it is safe to… Read More
A Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash Results In One Person Injured And Another Dead
The majority of today’s most recently manufactured motor vehicles have safety features like lane departure warning and emergency braking. The reason for this is that a great many accidents are caused by a driver either drifting off-road or drifting into adjacent lanes of traffic or even into oncoming traffic. 11% of all crashes are caused… Read More
A Motorcyclist Was Killed In A Hit-And-Run Accident
The United States Constitution gives the states the right to regulate certain functions not covered by federal law in Article Ten of the Bill of Rights. One function that is regulated by the states is driver’s licenses. All fifty states require that drivers have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle on roadways…. Read More
A Tow Truck Driver Was Killed When A Driver Lost Control Of His Vehicle
According to statistics, single-vehicle accidents account for more than 50% of all traffic deaths in the United States. Many of these accidents are caused when a driver loses control of their vehicle: over correcting, veering off-road into an immobile object, or crashing into highway barriers or guardrails. There several possible reasons that a driver may… Read More
A Mother Was Arrested For A DUI Crash That Killed Her Daughter
Florida takes the crime of driving under the influence very seriously. Most of the time, a DUI charge is a simple misdemeanor charge. However, there are circumstances that can turn even a first time DUI into a felony in Florida. One of these circumstances is if there are serious injuries in a DUI crash. Another… Read More
A Woman Crashes Into A Tree And Was Charged For Reckless Driving
Not all car accidents are the same, and there are several ways that a crash may be categorized. By far the most common two-car collision is a rear-end crash, in which one driver crashes the front of their vehicle into the rear of another. Another type of crash is the side-impact crash, sometimes called the… Read More
Teenagers Die In A Fatal Crash In Which A Car Split In Half
Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage that many teenagers look forward to achieving. However, both parents and teens should be aware of one vital statistic: auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens between ages 15 and 20. In 2016, the last year that teen driving statistics were available, it… Read More
Amusement Parks Were A Breeding Ground For Injuries Before The COVID-19 Era
Amusement parks, theme parks, and county and state fairs can be a fun way to spend a day or an entire vacation. However, patrons of these locations should be aware that in 2016, there were an estimated 30,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms linked to amusement parks. States regulate mobile amusement parks, such as those… Read More
A Driver And A 3-Year-Old Child Were Tragically Killed In An Off-Road Accident
Florida is like many states in that they have laws governing how children under a certain age should be restrained in vehicles. Whether a resident of the state or a tourist just visiting, everyone traveling in Florida is expected to comply with the state’s child car seat laws. The primary law is that children are… Read More
A Person Was Killed And Another Was Critically Injured Due To A Wrong Way Crash
Although they only make up a small percentage of overall crashes, head-on collisions account for an alarmingly high percentage of traffic fatalities. Most head-on collisions occur on interstates and highways. They are also more likely to occur in rural areas than in urban locations. Several factors can contribute and lead to head-on collisions, but there… Read More
Victim Of A Serious Hit-And-Run Accident Is Alive. The Driver Was Found And Arrested.
A recent study indicates that Florida ranks among the deadliest places for pedestrians and bicyclists. It also ranks fairly high in deadly hit-and-runs, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. Florida ranks in the top three for the highest per capita rates of fatal hit-and-run accidents, alongside New Mexico and Louisiana. According to… Read More
Hit-And-Run Driver That Severely Injured Two Teens Has Charges Pending
Florida has followed the lead of many states in enacting what is known as hit-and-run laws. These laws state that when a driver is involved in an accident, every vehicle involved is supposed to stop and exchange information and contact the police. When there are injuries, they are also required to render aid or contact… Read More
A Driver Is Killed And An Infant Injured In A Head-Οn Collision
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2017, there was a 58% fatality rate for vehicle occupants in head-on collisions. In 2015, more detailed statistics regarding head-on collisions were released. There was a total of 32,768 fatal head-on collisions, accounting for 10.2% of total crashes. 70,000 head-on crashes ended with injuries, accounting for… Read More
