The death toll on U.S. highways rose 8.1 percent in the first half of 2015. According to new figures from the Transportation Department, low fuel prices have contributed to a jump in miles driven by Americans. The preliminary figures represent a “troubling departure” from a general downward trend over the…
Fireworks are definitely dangerous, but they are not the only dangers to avoid this Fourth of July weekend. The roadways are especially hazardous during the summer holidays. When you are traveling to or from an Independence Day party this year, please remember to be on the look out for reckless…
A number of automakers acknowledge that drowsy driving is a big problem amongst American drivers. Recently, many have now begun investing in technologies that are designed to detect when a motorist is too tired to be operating behind the wheel. Nissan has announced an exciting new technology that the company…
As deadly collisions continue to occur throughout the state of Florida, it is quite fitting that citizens of Florida should want answers. While there is not just one answer for the reason why deadly crashes occur, there is some insightful information available on motor vehicle accident causes across the state.…
Most people have gotten behind the wheel of a car a little tired. While it is not uncommon for drowsy drivers to be on the road, it is important to realize that drowsy driving is quickly becoming more dangerous than distracted or even drunk driving. Also, drowsy driving does not…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared this week, October 19-25, as National Teen Driver Safety Week. Due to the sad reality that motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death for teens ages 14 to 18, the NHTSA has made this issue a top priority. The…
Whenever a motor vehicle accident occurs in Florida, or anywhere else throughout the country, it creates a series of events that cost money. While these costs are not always apparent to other people, make no mistake, car accidents can be quite expensive. When viewed as a whole, the numbers are…
Memorial Day weekend is finally here and many of you will be setting out to enjoy the official start of summer with our state’s numerous recreational possibilities. With that said, it is estimated that close to 34 million people will be hitting the road over the long holiday weekend and…
A 41-year-old Georgia woman riding shotgun in a 1982 Chevrolet pickup was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash in Levy County near Morriston, Florida early Saturday after the driver supposedly fell asleep at the wheel. The driver, a 44-year-old Ocala man was seriously injured in the crash. According to the…