A car accident may not seem like it injured you, especially if you could walk away from the accident. What you may not know about car accident injuries is that you can receive a life-threatening injury that presents little to no visual symptoms at the scene of the...
Pandemic’s effects on Florida drivers: speed, impairment and distractions are up
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Feb 25, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
No one needs to be convinced of the pandemic’s widespread effects on the health and economic well-being of the nation. Often overlooked in the turmoil of the past year has been the ways in which the pandemic has changed America’s roadways. A study by the American...
How fast could a car accident happen?
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Feb 19, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents could happen anywhere. Some may worry about long-distance trips that involve traveling into unfamiliar areas. True, lack of familiarity might contribute to distractions. That said, the recent study from a technological firm suggests that a significant...
How to prevent distracted driving
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Dec 30, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The reality is that many of us are guilty of distracted driving from time to time. In fact, it seems the problem is present in all parts of the country, from Florida to California and every state in between. Many drivers understand the dangers of driving with...
Child killed in youth boating accident in Sarasota Bay
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Dec 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While boating is a common leisure activity in Sarasota and along the Florida waterways, it can be risky. This is especially true when children are taking part. It is even more dangerous when the children are pre-teen and are starting the learning process of safe...
Study finds variable speed limits reduce crashes
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Nov 19, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Rear-end collisions are a major danger in Florida and across the United States. In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board reports that approximately 1.7 million American drivers smash into the rear of another vehicle every year. These crashes cause around...
Pedestrian fatality rate highest in Florida
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Nov 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Living in Florida often means enjoying warm weather year round. This causes many to increase their time outdoors, even skipping motor vehicles altogether to get from one place to the next. While there are a lot of health benefits to walking or biking, there are also...
Motorcyclists more likely to be involved in fatalities
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Nov 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle in Florida is more dangerous than riding in a car. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that while 13 out of every 100,000 motor vehicles are involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident, this number more than quadruples...
Are car safety features making drivers less safe?
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Oct 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car manufacturers are eager to usher in a new era of self-driving cars. However, the realization of this technology might still be decades away. Drivers are left with semi-autonomous vehicles loaded with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed to increase...
How much car accident victims can recover in damages
On behalf of Dana J. Watts Attorney at Law | Oct 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you were injured in a car accident and found that the other driver was responsible, you may be able to file a claim against that driver's insurance company. Florida is a no-fault state, so your injuries would need to meet the serious injury threshold for this to...
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