Tag Archives: texting and driving
Secondary Injuries Stem From Semi Accident
A tractor trailer driver suffered serious physical injuries as a result of an accident earlier this month in which his truck hit a barrier on a Florida interstate highway and fell off an overpass onto the roadway below. However, he has now suffered financial injury as well, having received a ticket for using his… Read More »
Traffic Accident Deaths On The Rise
It is impossible to turn on the news without hearing about traffic accidents everywhere. A five-car pileup on the highway, a drunk driver hitting a pedestrian, a hit and run that leaves injured victims in the streets – is it just our imagination, or are there more accidents occurring all the time? The death… Read More »
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: How Does Florida Stack Up?
Distracted driving has become a growing concern in many communities across the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation has made it a national priority to curb distracted driving, including banning texting and cell phone use for commercial drivers on the federal level, hosting two safety summits on the topic and encouraging… Read More »
Driving While in Florida
In 2011, at least 23% of car accidents involved cell phones in the U.S. — that equates to 1.3 million crashes. According to the Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving, as of December 2013, 153.3 billion texts were sent in the US each month. A survey created by the Florida Department of Transportation… Read More »
Is Texting While Driving in Florida Considered Careless or Reckless?
It’s important for all drivers in Florida to understand the difference, in terms of legal liability, between what is deemed as careless vs. reckless driving. In the Sunshine State, there is a crucial legal difference when it comes to designating a driver’s actions as either careless or reckless. The difference is serious in terms… Read More »
