Every year, tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives in roadway accidents and tens of thousands of Hollywood and Florida drivers are injured in the state. While you might not be able to do much about the driving habits of those around you, there are things you can do…
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Do You Love Craft Beer? Be Careful About Drunk Driving
Craft beer has become extremely popular over the past few years. These beers are crafted by small, independent breweries and for beer lovers they offer a distinctive tasting experience. Craft beers often include unique flavor combinations and tastes that can be very appealing for anyone who is looking for something…
Why Even Florida Drivers Need to Worry About Winter Driving (Sometimes)
Most of the time, it’s good to be a driver in Southern Florida. While drivers in Vermont, Minnesota, and other parts of the country already are digging their cars out of snow, most Hollywood and Florida drivers don’t have to worry about icy roads and blizzards. While it’s certainly one…
What to Do if You Hit an Animal on the Road
Statistics show that one out of 17 car accidents in this country involve collisions with wildlife. In addition to wildlife, residents in Hollywood and other South Florida communities may also find themes in crashes involving pets and domestic animals. It’s not a situation anyone wants to find themselves in, but…
Rain and Florida Car Accidents
Many Florida residents think that they escape some of the worst weather-related risks of driving. After all, Florida residents don’t have to worry about blizzard conditions, winter driving, or ice most winters. Despite that, statistics show Florida drivers are in fact at risk of one of the most dangerous weather…
Clocks Have been Turned Back: Are You Driving Fatigued?
Clocks have been turned back within the past week, but does that mean you’re more at risk of a car accident caused by fatigued driving? The reality is that switching clocks back even one hour can wreak havoc with your internal clock, cause insomnia, and can increase the likelihood of…
Drive Safe This Autumn
Now that autumn is here in Florida, motorists need to adjust their driving. Here are a few tips to keep you driving safely all season long: 1) Be aware of visibility issues. Rain, fog, and other weather can wreak havoc with your visibility. Make sure that your windshield wipers are…
Pedestrian Accidents in Florida: A State Problem
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that Florida is among the top states in the nation when it comes to pedestrian accidents. In fact, 27% of all traffic fatalities in the state involve pedestrian or bicycle accidents. Unfortunately, children and students can be especially vulnerable to these types of…
Deer and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know at This Time of Year
First, the good news: if you live in Florida, you don’t have to worry about deer on the roads as much. A recently published report found that the state is in the bottom five states when it comes to deer crashes. The odds of being in a car crash involving…
Hit and Run Accidents are a Cause for Concern in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida
Earlier this month, David Cassidy, who is most famous for his appearance on the “The Partridge Family,” was charged with driving with an expired tag and leaving the scene of an accident. Cassidy currently lives in Fort Lauderdale and denies the charges against him. In a statement made through his…