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Elderly Florida Drivers May Pose Heightened Crash Risk

The lives of three Florida teens were ended or dramatically altered by drivers who were born during WWI.  The Miami Herald reports on two separate crashes – one in Fort Pierce and another in Davie – with drivers who were 99 and 100, respectively. In the Davie case, the 100-year-old…

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Company UIM Benefits Affirmed in Rear-End Collision Case

Uninsured motorist benefits are critical for drivers in Florida. While not technically mandated (though insurers must offer it, and motorists must sign a waiver if they choose not to buy it), this coverage is often the only way to obtain adequate compensation for losses suffered in a Fort Myers car…

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Report: DUI Conviction Wasn’t Enough to Keep Bus Driver Banned from Work

Commercial drivers – particularly those who ferry human passengers or hazardous materials – are beholden to more stringent federal and state rules when it comes to their conduct on the road. For instance, F.S. 322.61 disqualifies commercial drivers from operating a vehicle for a year if they are convicted of operating…

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More Children Injured, Killed in Car Accidents, Data Shows

Car accidents are increasingly common in the U.S. A new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that unfortunately, children are not immune to the risks.  As you may know, motor vehicle crashes are on of the main killers of children under 14, who comprise about 19…

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Fridman v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Ill. – Insurance Bad Faith

Despite slogans that promise to be “on your side,” “like a good neighbor” and to keep you “in good hands,” auto insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart. Time and again, we see examples of insurance companies doing everything in their power to low-ball customers or outright…

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