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·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
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During the course of an average day, all of us become pedestrians at one point or another. As children head back to school, this is an excellent time for parents to share safety tips for pedestrians. Especially if you’re trusting your student to walk to school by themselves. Equip them with the knowledge and skills…
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Movies and TV shows rely on an actor wearing a cervical collar and complaining of whiplash to get a laugh about someone faking an injury. For the three million people diagnosed with a whiplash injury each year in the United States, whiplash associated disorders are not funny and can have long-term consequences. If you suffer…
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An abundance of inland waterways and limitless access to the ocean offer many boating opportunities to Floridians. Boating is possible year round in the Sunshine State, but the summer months are when its popularity soars. According to data compiled by the state, almost one million boats and watercraft ply the waters in and around Florida.…
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You have the right to seek compensation against the responsible party if you have been seriously injured in an accident. You may be weighing your options and wondering why you should use a personal injury lawyer. Is it worth it? Or should you handle it yourself? Nothing says that you must be represented by a lawyer.…
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In honor of June 21, 2021 being the 30th annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride To Work Day, let’s review what we can do to be a safe driver to motorcyclists. This is especially important in Florida, which ranks second among states with the most registered motorcycles. A lack of a steel frame surrounding them…
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Florida roads see their fair share of accidents. More than 254,000 people suffered injuries and another 2,951 lost their lives in crashes according to the most recent annual statistics compiled by the state. More than 29,000 of the accidents took place in the Tampa vicinity. That’s why you should be aware of these six tips…
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Safety on the waterways is a key issue in Florida. With more than 961,000 registered recreational vessels, the state ranks number one for the most boats in the country. Unfortunately, it also leads the nation with the most boating accidents per year. Boating-related accidents caused 453 people to be injured and another 65 people were…
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A nationwide study of driver behaviors ranked Florida as the second-worst state in the country for distracted driving. The most recently released statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that more than 56,000 crashes on state roads in 2019 were caused by driver distraction with almost 4,300 of those crashes…
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Any type of car accident can cause serious personal injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. However, rollover accidents seem to be particularly deadly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While rollover crashes account for only 2.1% of the car, SUV, van and pickup collisions occurring throughout the United States, they are the cause…
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Distracted driving caused 53,596 crashes on roads and highways in Florida in 2022. That’s 268 people killed and 2,574 injured because of a text message, a navigation device, or anything else that caused drivers to turn their attention or eyes away from the task of driving a car. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have technology…
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