Talking with your teen about distracted driving
When you taught your child to drive, chances are you didn’t even allow them to change up the music during their first few times behind the wheel. After weeks of practice and improvement, you didn’t hesitate when your child clicked on the radio to skip a few songs....Study finds dozens of drunk-driving school bus incidents nationwide
Keeping school bus drivers sober and safe on the road is, in part, the responsibility of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which regulates commercial drivers. It used to be that employers were required to randomly test 50% of their commercial drivers...Multicar accident leaves 1 dead in Bradenton
A five-car accident on US 301 near 63rd Avenue East in Bradenton, Florida, left one person dead, at least five people injured and multiple vehicles destroyed after a morning accident on Dec. 10.According to the police, a 38-year-old resident of Sarasota was...How accident reconstruction experts win injury cases
Serious car accidents often occur so fast that it can be impossible to later recall exactly what happened. Even if you think you know what happened, time and your injuries may cause your memory to fail or details to fade.That’s where accident reconstruction...Two dead, several injured in Poinciana collision
A common misconception about the car accidents that occur in Sarasota (and throughout the rest of the U.S.) is that they are almost always the result of one’s blatant recklessness or negligence. Yet there is a reason why such incidents are described as...What are the advantages of being a defensive driver?
While you can make a commitment to eliminating distractions and keeping your full focus on driving safely, you will always encounter a handful of drivers in Florida whose reckless behavior is both unnerving and dangerous. Your ability to recognize hazardous drivers...Driving in the dark increases risk of accidents
As the seasons change, it gets dark earlier in Florida, and this means there are more people on the road during this time. Driving at this time poses increased risks compared to driving during the middle of the day, and people should follow certain tips to stay...Traffic signal deaths reach a 10-year high
As a Florida motorist, you have undoubtedly noticed that red-light cameras are becoming increasingly visible on many of the state’s roadways, and with good reason – traffic signal deaths are on the rise. Dana J. Watts, Attorney at Law, understands that...What is the Florida 14-day rule?
It is probably a good idea to look up legal issues if you get into a collision on the Florida roads. However, you should also probably seek medical attention as soon as possible following the accident.Florida has a regulation commonly known as the 14-day rule....
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