Some recent data that tabulates the numbers of crashes and fatalities on roads throughout Southwest Florida should give area drivers reason to take notice. The information regarding which local highways and roads are the scene of the most accidents may not come as much of a surprise to those who…
While motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk or impaired drivers seem to grab the headlines, few people are aware of the dangers of driving while sleepy. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says there are just as many accidents caused by sleep-deprived drivers as there are involving drunk drivers. And…
Older Tires Pose a Serious Safety Threat When you buy a set of tires that are advertised as “new”, you expect that, at most, they may be a few months old. However, recent research and investigations have discovered that some retailers are selling so-called new tires that have been sitting…
If you’ve been responsible for causing three crash-related moving violations over a three-year period, be prepared to receive a costly education. Beginning January 1st, state legislators and law enforcement agencies have started to enforce a new law that will cancel the driver’s licenses of those who have been convicted of…
Since the invention of the airbag restraint system in the 1970’s, it is true that it has saved the lives of people involved in car crashes. But, some people may not know that the safety feature found now in virtually all cars and passenger trucks can cause serious injuries under…
Over the five day Thanksgiving Holiday period, the Florida Highway Patrol instigated a crackdown on Florida’s roads and highways. Statistics have shown that this holiday is the deadliest time of the year for drivers, due to the increased traffic caused by the large numbers of drivers traveling to family gatherings…
While a large amount of media attention is directed towards accidents caused by a drunk or impaired driver, the offense of reckless driving is equally as serious, and many people are unaware of the definitions and consequences of this crime. As an example, even speeding, under certain circumstances, can result…
Many people feel they are safe from being in an accident caused by a careless or impaired driver once they safely pull into the parking lot of their destination. The fact is, many accidents actually happen in parking lots. Pedestrians are seriously injured, and vehicles sustain considerable damage – just…
It’s no surprise that Florida’s roadways are home to a large number of drivers in the senior citizen age bracket. Our population of older residents swells dramatically with the onset of “snowbird” season, and our traffic increase clearly illustrates how older drivers become much more prevalent than in the quieter…
Naples Man killed after hitting uneven pavement Last Sunday, October 11, 2009 a Collier County father of two, Derren Kelly lost control of his vehicle after overcorrecting when he encountered uneven pavement on I-75 near mile marker 105. Even an experienced driver, as Mr. Kelly was having driven charter buses,…