After years of trying to pass texting bans, Florida has created a law, known as Statute Section 316.305 or the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law.” This law went into effect on October 1 of this year and makes it a secondary offense for drivers to text while driving.…
Many Florida workers drive as part of their job. For example, shuttle bus drivers, truck drivers, and other employees have driving as their primary work description. However, many other employees also have to fight traffic as part of their job. Reporters may be shuttled from news story to news story…
If you have been in a car accident in Homestead, of course you expect your insurance agent to help you. After all, most insurance companies emphasize how caring and fast they are in helping you after an accident. You pay your insurance premiums on time with the expectation that if…
The holiday season often means traveling to see family. While these joyous reunions are a big part of the holiday season, they also pose a risk of traffic accidents in Homestead and other communities. To prevent this tragedy from happening to you, make sure that you: 1) Prepare your home…
Now that holiday decorations are going up and many people are making their holiday plans, it’s time to take steps to prevent holiday-related drunk driving. Unfortunately, the holidays are rife with drunk driving car and traffic accidents in Hollywood and other communities. With so many parties and events happening, many…
Bicycling is a great exercise. While spin class is often seen as a great way to lose weight and get aerobic exercise, nothing quite beats the experience of bicycling outdoors, in the fresh air. South Florida residents in Homestead are especially lucky to have many beautiful residential streets as well…
Car accidents in Hollywood often lead to serious injuries, and one of the most devastating injuries to sustain is spinal cord trauma. Spinal cord trauma is a lot more than just a back ache or a back injury. In many cases, spinal cord injuries in Hollywood leave patients unable to…
Right of way car accidents in Hollywood often happen because a driver is distracted and does not yield right of way or because a driver is confused about who has right of way in specific situations. For too many head injury patients in Hollywood – not to mention patients who…
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a recent article on MSN, shorter yellow lights can increase the risk of car accidents. In Hollywood and other Florida cities, this may be an especial risk since many Florida municipalities have decided to shorten the amount of time allowed…
New research is being published all the time that could help prevent future car accidents in Homestead and other cities. This past month, some of the more interesting findings included: 1) A study showing that driverless cars may be more reliable than even professionally trained drivers. Google released two research…