Stress is that physical and emotional feeling that makes you slam on your brakes to avoid hitting a car that suddenly stopped in front of you. It’s how people react to challenging or demanding situations…
Car accidents don’t happen by chance. In fact, data compiled by the federal government shows the cause of 98% of motor vehicle crashes to be driver error. If someone is at fault in causing a…
Florida is one of only 12 states that have no-fault auto insurance laws. It may not mean much to you now, but it could pay for some or all of your medical expenses if you…
Car crashes are common sights in Florida, where more than 391,164 accidents occurred last year that caused 248,958 injuries. Locally, in Hillsborough County, there were 12,146 injuries in 28,237 accidents. In this article we’ll look at…
Let's explore a possible concussion care scenario. You’re stuck in traffic when the driver behind you crashes into the rear of your car. You did not hit your head, so you ignore the slight headache…
A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain that changes the lives of victims. Paralysis, cognitive impairment, personality changes, and death are only a few of the potential effects. Motor vehicle accidents are…
As a state, Florida has a great deal to offer as both a tourist destination and as a place to call home. But one way in which it is lacking is road safety. There were…
Its popularity as a retirement destination may be the reason the population of Florida has the second highest percentage of people ages 65 and older at 21.1% of the population of Florida. The Sunshine State has the…
According to the most recent census data, 21% of Florida's population is 65 or older, a statistic surpassed by only one other state. For many seniors, driving gives them the mobility needed to remain active…
When you think of the injuries suffered by drivers and passengers involved in a car accident, a dental injury may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, fractured bones, lacerations, and concussions…
Three to seven seconds may not seem like much time, but it could be the difference between making it safely across the street or becoming an accident statistic. Extending the walk signal time so that…
Florida is a red state, which for the purposes of this article, has nothing to do with politics. According to a report by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), Florida lags behind in passing…
Regardless of your age, there is something special about the holiday season. Festive lights and decorations along with the anticipation of getting together with family and friends makes the holiday season a truly special time…
The pandemic seems to have affected almost every aspect of life. So it should be no surprise that it has dramatically affected distracted driving. This new report, however, may be surprising. The report coincides with crash…
Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy, but when the person dies unexpectedly in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the loss becomes even more devastating and painful. Combined…
