July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month. Founded by author Jacqueline Whitmore in 2002, National Cell Phone Courtesy Month was designed to make cell phone users more polite about use of the devices. National Cell Phone Courtesy Month is intended to raise awareness about the importance of not yelling into…
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Preventing Miami Car Accidents During the Holidays
The Fourth of July travel period is supposed to be a time of fun and family. Each year, however, Florida families are devastated as a result of Miami car accidents during this time of year. Unfortunately, the holiday period usually coincides with an increase in car accidents during most years.…
Car Surfing and Miami Car Accidents
Car surfing is a trend among many teens. It involves having one or more passengers hanging out of, or balancing on top of, a moving car. In many cases, the car is driving above above the posted speed limit – in some cases, well above the speed limit – and…
As Teen Driving Time Increases, It’s Time to Talk Texting To Prevent Hialeah Car Accidents
At this time of year, there are more teens on the road as summer starts and classes end. Unfortunately, statistics suggest that teen drivers are also more at risk at this time of year when driving — especially if they are driving distracted. According to a yearly survey by the…
How Focusing Forward May Lead to Coral Springs Car Accidents
We’ve all seen drivers who simply look forward, leaning towards the windshield. While drivers do need to focus on the road in front of them, however, driving is about using one’s mirrors and being aware of what is all around the car. Good drivers need to use their mirrors and…
Who Should be Held Responsible for Fort Lauderdale Car Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use?
Drivers have repeatedly been told about the dangers of using cell phones and mobile devices while driving. Numerous studies have shown that distracted driving causes many Fort Lauderdale traffic accidents and public awareness campaigns have been launched in order to ensure that drivers know about the dangers. Unfortunately, many drivers…
Hialeah Road Work and Hialeah Car Accidents
Road work is a constant in the summer on Hialeah and Florida roads, as communities strive to fix the roads and add infrastructure. Unfortunately, summer is also a time when many visitors come to enjoy Florida beaches, and the added traffic and congestion caused by road work can be a…
How Distracted Drivers can Cause Biscayne Park Car Accidents
Talking and texting using cell phones and mobile devices is very commonplace today, even among drivers. According to a recent Prevention magazine survey, there are over 100 million cell-phone subscribers across the country, and over 85% of them report regularly talking while driving. This is despite the fact that a…
Teens, Passengers, and Miami Lakes Car Accidents
Experts agree that too many passengers in a car with a new teen driver can increase the risk of a Miami Lakes traffic accident. Passengers are a distraction for any driver, and this level of distraction can be especially dangerous for a less experienced, new driver, leading to a Miami…
If Awareness About Distracted Driving is Rising, Why are Many Miami Gardens Car Accidents Still Caused by Distracted Drivers?
Distracted driving has been in the news for years but many drivers still choose to text and drive and many Miami Gardens car accidents continue to be caused by distracted drivers. Even though Florida still does not have a texting ban for drivers, many people are aware that distracted driving…