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Category Archives: Automobile Accidents
The Hazards of Driving with Old Tires
Many factors can cause tire failure, including over-inflation, under-inflation, excessive weight or structural defects. One of the most common causes is tire aging. Aging tires are dangerous because the structural integrity of a tire diminishes over time. When the structure degrades, it creates a stronger likelihood of catastrophic tire failure. Oftentimes, tire failure only… Read More »
Bicycle Danger in the Sunshine State
Alejandro Hermis needed to buy a loaf of bread, so he rode his bicycle to Winn-Dixie for a quick shopping trip. However, on his way home, an SUV struck the bicycle from behind. Unfortunately, Mr. Hermis did not survive the crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicles injured 52,000 cyclists… Read More »
Teen Drivers can Impact Parents’ Pocketbooks
When a teen gets behind the wheel, it can be a dangerous situation. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers are three time more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers from other age groups. This may be due to factors such as inexperience and… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Crash
After leaving Steinbrenner Field, New York Yankee’s outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was involved in a terrible car crash. Ichiro was traveling south on Dale Mabry Highway when his SUV hit another vehicle. Allegedly, the second vehicle turned left across West Kennedy Boulevard when oncoming traffic had a green-light. Although Ichiro did not sustain injuries, his… Read More »
Trucking Danger on Florida Roads
Florida roads are a hot-spot for trucking danger. In 2010, Florida saw nearly 3,000 accidents involving large trucks. This resulted in 1,533 injuries and 82 deaths. Large trucks are a serious hazard to all other vehicles on the road. And when you look at the numbers, you’ll see why. Large trucks can have a… Read More »
Driving Through the Years
An 83-year-old California woman mistakenly turned her car onto railroad tracks and drove a quarter of a mile at the beginning of January, realizing her mistake only when she saw the oncoming train. She flashed her headlights and the train was able to come to a full stop and avoid a collision. We all… Read More »
Dealing With Insurance Companies After an Automobile Accident
Even though you might feel certain that you did not cause an accident, it is advisable to contact your automobile insurer as soon as possible after one occurs. Your insurance policy likely contains a clause requiring you to notify the insurer of any car accidents within a set amount of time. Try to collect… Read More »
What To Do If You Accidentally Drive Into a Canal
As Floridians know all too well, drivers can easily find themselves in a canal, whether because they were swept in by floodwaters or the impact of another vehicle drove them into the canal. Sometimes these accidents are fatal. Back in January 2012, Harlow Harless, 56, and Diane Harless, 72 died after driving their car… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Highways in Florida
Three men died in September when their pickup trucks were struck on the shoulder of I-95 by an out of control car. On the day of this writing, traffic on I-95 was halted by a crash involving a police car. In fact, I-95 has been rated the most dangerous stretch of highway in the… Read More »
The Importance of Having Witnesses to Your Auto Accident
James Green, a security guard at the Tampa Bay Times building, saw the whole thing. While driving behind a white Chrysler convertible, he watched the police cruiser run a red light and hit the car in front of him. “I kept thinking, ‘Oh, he’s going to stop,’ but he kept on coming,” the Tampa… Read More »
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