Car Accidents

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children in the United States.  According to studies from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 32 seconds a child passenger was involved in a vehicle crash in 2017.[1]  Regrettably, these accidents resulted in an average of two children under 13 killed in vehicle crashes […]

Hybrid and electric vehicles have garnered a nice share of the U.S. automobile market with their eco-friendly mileage efficiency and reduced gas emissions.  Even so, recent studies show there are a couple of significant hybrid vehicle shortcomings that you should be aware of – and both are related to crashes. Hybrid Vehicles have Higher Rates […]

August 4 – 9 is National Stop on Red Week, a campaign organized by the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) to raise awareness about the dangers of running red lights.  According to the National Highway Safety Patrol Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people in the United States were killed in crashes related to running red […]

In our Self-Driving Cars, Part V update, we’re pleased to provide industry highlights from 2018. We’re captivated with the enormous progress of self-driving vehicles in the last few years.  While only a decade ago, the concept of self-driving vehicles seemed liked something from the futuristic cartoon “The Jetson’s,”  the technology is here!  In fact, driverless […]

Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft offer affordable, convenient transportation options. Also known as transportation network companies (TNC), these companies provide an easy alternative that may help reduce drinking and driving accidents. Consequently, some studies are starting to show slight declines in alcohol-involved crash fatalities where these companies have significant operations. This is both […]

School buses are one of the most important modes of transportation in our country.  Each school day, over 25 million children ride the bus to and from school[1]. With the goal of promoting bus safety, the campaign for National School Bus Safety Week occurs the week of October 22 – 26, 2018.  This year’s campaign […]

Distracted driving? The non-profit National Safety Council (NSC) states that “multitasking is a myth”, especially in the context of using a cellphone and driving.  Why, you ask?  Studies indicate that drivers become distracted and have slower reaction time.  Click here for more information on distracted driving. In Florida, even though talking on a cellphone while […]

Tire blowouts on our Florida roadways can be dangerous, causing serious and sometimes fatal accidents involving drivers and passengers of one or more vehicles on the road.  In fact, national studies indicate that nine percent of vehicle crashes are related to tire problems (tire blowouts, bald tires, tread separations, etc.)[1] In 2000, after authorities found […]

Are you starting to think about vacation time and summer travel? We are! In this post, we are talking about traveling by car, truck, minivan or SUV. Let’s get started by thinking about optimal ways to travel safely with family members, friends, and lots of luggage. Wondering how you can get everything in the vehicle? […]

Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that distracted driving is a major problem on our roadways, and statistics show that distracted driving is highest among newly-licensed drivers. This is in line with research that shows 20% of drivers ages 18-20 and 30% of drivers ages 21-34 believe that texting does […]