Car Accidents

Driving challenges us to use dozens of our coordination, observation, and decision-making skills at once. Being young and inexperienced, teens naturally struggle with acquiring these skills. Learning to drive as a teen can mean some figurative bumps in the road — as well as literal ones. According to the CDC, 292,742 drivers aged 16-19 in…

Imagine getting a flat tire while you’re on a road trip. Or, you finish running your errands on a rainy evening, only to discover your car battery is dead. Now, imagine you have to take care of the issue yourself, with little no help. For some people, taking care of these roadside emergencies is little…

To learn more about car accident cases, we interviewed Florida car accident Attorney Warren Todd of Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon: How does a car accident case differ from other injury cases? Actually, in Florida, there’s a big difference between car accident cases and all other types of injury cases. Florida is a no-fault state, and…

Depending on your situation, your car insurance could be pretty expensive. For instance, young men with expensive cars tend to pay higher premiums, especially if they’ve been in a wreck — even if it wasn’t their fault. In essence, the riskier of a driver you are, the higher your premiums are going to be. At…

FAST FACTS 45,000 accidents a year are caused by vehicle malfunctions The average vehicle needs an oil change every 7,500 miles It can take over 160 ft to stop from 40 mph, even with well maintained brakes   Now that it’s the New Year, you are likely making resolutions to take care of yourself and…

FAST FACTS Each day, distracted driving kills 9 people and injures more than 1,000 Distracted driving is a cause in 58% of all teen crashes Cell phone use was a factor in 486 road accident fatalities in 2016   Safe driving demands many things. It requires careful planning and anticipating danger, such as knowing how…

FAST FACTS Winter is the best time to view wildlife in the Everglades. St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the United States. About 600 manatees migrate to and around Crystal River every winter. The holiday season is a time for family. For some, that means getting the entire…

FAST FACTS 97.3 million people in the US traveled Christmas 2017 An estimated 85% of vehicles on the road need repairs or preventative maintenance Cell phone use contributed directly to 14% of distracted driving deaths in 2015 Preparing for your next road trip can both help you avoid a serious car accident and reduce the…

FAST FACTS Memorial Day weekend is the deadliest Holiday period, averaging 312 fatal accidents Alcohol is more likely to be a factor in Holiday accidents, especially in warm weather Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve tend to have a lower fatal accident rate but higher rates of alcohol-related accidents The Holidays are rapidly approaching, which…