Although we don’t yet have statistics for the whole year of 2021, we now know that the first half of the year was quite deadly for motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people lost their lives in traffic accidents from the period between January and June. This fatality spike represents an […]
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in 2021
October 30, 2021 By
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released estimates for fatal accidents that took place in the first three months of 2021. This first quarter of 2021 has a higher estimated number of traffic fatalities than the same time period in 2020. Here are the estimates: 8,730 people died in motor vehicle accidents in the […]
Is the Driver Behind You Always At Fault for a Rear-End Accident?
June 30, 2021 By
If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you may be wondering if you are at fault or the other motorist. Whether you were the person in the front vehicle or the vehicle following, these cases are not always obvious when it comes to which driver is at fault. If you have any reason […]
Florida Motorist Safety When Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
June 15, 2021 By
In Florida, it seems like we have everything: beaches, ocean, sunshine, nightlife, art, family and friends. Unfortunately, we also have high rates of bicyclist fatalities. In fact, in 2019, Florida tied with Delaware and New York City as having the highest percentage of crash deaths involving bicyclists (at 5 percent of all crash deaths). That […]
What are the Top Causes of Car Accidents Right Now?
May 30, 2021 By
It’s springtime in 2021, and the primary causes of car accidents remain more or less the same in America. Some of the top causes of crashes are: Distracted driving Speeding Drunk driving Reckless driving Running red lights Running stop signs Inclement weather Bad road conditions Obstructed roadways Inexperienced motorists When an accident is caused by […]
Overview of Speeding and Car Accidents
May 15, 2021 By
Speeding remains one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused nearly 9,400 fatalities in 2018. That’s nearly triple the deaths caused by distracted driving that same year. Speeding makes all aspects of driving more hazardous. The faster you go, the […]
Top Ways to Prevent a Motorcycle Accident this Fall
November 15, 2020 By
In areas across the country, the autumn season is the last chance for long motorcycle rides in warm temperatures and mild weather. In some regions, it is a great time to see changing leaves and spectacular sunsets. If you live somewhere that experiences a true winter season, you may be preparing to put your motorcycle […]
Why Speeding in a Motor Vehicle is so Dangerous
September 15, 2020 By
Speeding is a risky driving behavior. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 9,380 people were killed because of motorist speeding. The NHTSA says speeding has been a factor in about one-third of all motor vehicle deaths for over two decades. We all know speeding is dangerous, but here is a closer look […]
Weird Places for Pedestrian Accidents
August 30, 2020 By
Pedestrian accidents don’t just happen on roadways and in parking lots. People get hit by cars in some of the most unexpected place, even inside their own homes. While it may seem like a freak accident, the injuries can be serious, and you can still seek compensation. Although there may not be much you can […]
