Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 Leaves One Dead, 2 Others injured

When a car slides, usually on a wet surface, it is called hydroplaning. While hydroplaning can occur on any wet surface, the most dangerous time is within 10 minutes of the rain beginning. The cause of hydroplaning is when the tires encounter more water than it can effectively scatter. Pressure from the water in front...

Most people are aware of the dangers involved with driving while intoxicated, but the problem still persists. Although Florida ranks pretty low when it comes to DUIs compared with other states, there is still a serious issue. In 2016, there were 5,223 alcohol-related crashes. 417 of those crashes were fatal. Alcohol-related does not necessarily mean...

The Orlando Sentinel reported recently that a Sanford man was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 4 in the Lake Mary area on the afternoon of Monday, February 22. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Monday, February 22, 2021 between 2:40 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. Eastern...

The Orlando Sentinel reported that Hillsborough sheriff’s deputies hit an allegedly already-dead pedestrian in an incident that is now being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. While en route to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a car, two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies struck a man, but according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad...

Nobody likes a long drive to work or back home, especially in traffic on congested freeways. Commuting can affect a drivers’ physical, mental, and emotional state. Unfortunately, many Florida car accidents occur during commute time, as there are more drivers on the road and more aggressive, angry drivers present during this time. When drivers who...

Last week was National Teen Driver Safety Week, but it’s not too late to have a talk with your teens about driver safety. Specifically, here are some facts you need to know about teenage texting and driving. Teen Drivers Already Face an Increased Risk of Having a Car Accident  Teen drivers, even before texting is...

A tread is the rubber on the outer circumference of a tire that makes contact with the road and provides traction. Tire tread separation occurs when the tread becomes separated from the casing or body of the tire. Most cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the roads today use steel-belted tire tread technology, which is...

Have you ever zoomed by a car or a crash on the side of the highway without slowing down or moving over a lane? Many of us have; however, Florida has a Move Over law in place, and motorists are required to move over one lane if an emergency vehicle is on the side of...

Florida requires a crash report for car accidents involving personal injury, death, property damage up to $500, intoxicated driving, commercial vehicles, and vehicles in hit-and-run accidents. You can request a crash report in Orlando online, by mail, or in person. An accident report can provide crucial details to substantiate your insurance claim or personal injury...

Many car accident settlements are confidential. Only the involved parties, including the injured claimant, their legal team, and the liable insurer, know a case’s outcome. While the outcomes of court cases are public record, the outcomes of insurance claims are not.  So, no one’s quite sure what the average settlement for a car accident is....

The easiest way to access a car accident police report for a crash in Lauderhill, FL, is by going online and using the Broward County web portal to request the record. Other options include getting a hard copy by calling or requesting a record by mail. If you have trouble accessing a police report, a Lauderhill...

Your first course of action after a denial of your car accident claim is to begin the appeals process. When your claim is denied, you should get a Notice of Denial. This letter explains why Progressive chose to deny your claim With that notice, you can work through the appeals process on your own or...