Drunk Driver Crashes Into Accident Scene in Melbourne
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), on average, every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. Drinking and driving is one of the most selfish and reckless acts a driver can commit. Not only are drunk drivers putting their lives at risk, but also the lives of anyone else unlucky […]
Could a Car Accident Happen on My Property?
Sometimes the worst accidents happen in the places we least expect. When people are on their property, they feel safe and protected, and in many cases, they should. However, the feeling of safety and the reality of it are two very different things, and when people let their guard down because they feel safe, an […]
Six People Killed in Two Separate Crashes on I-95 in St. Johns and Flagler County
According to News4Jax.com, at least six people were killed in two separate accidents on Interstate 95 in St. Johns and Flagler County. Officials are still assessing damage to the highway from the second, fiery crash involving 11 vehicles that burned for hours. Troopers say a 38-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on […]
What Should I Do If My Car Crashes Into a River?
According to ABC News, automotive and insurance groups reported that, on average, nearly 300 people drown each year in their car or truck and, annually, over 11,000 wrecks occur that result in a vehicle ending up in the water. ABC News interviewed a safety expert for their story, and he as well as other experts […]
Miami Beach Officer Avoids Drunk Driving Charge for ATV Joyride
A Miami Beach officer crashed into two people on a beach during a drunken ATV joyride. Even though he was on duty and well over the legal alcohol limit, the policeman was acquitted of DUI charges. He was, however, convicted of reckless-driving, a verdict that could possibly lead to five years in prison. The jury’s […]
New Study Shows Orlando Is Most Dangerous City in the US for Pedestrians
According to ClickOrlando.com, a study conducted by the National Complete Streets Coalition found that pedestrians are not very safe in Florida: The four most dangerous cities for pedestrians are all located in the Sunshine State, with Orlando topping the list. According to the study, the four most dangerous cities in the US for pedestrians are: […]
There Are Still Unanswered Questions In The GM Recall Crisis
According to Forbes.com, General Motors (GM) managed to weather its first quarter recall crisis by posting a slim profit on April 24. The company earned $125 million, despite $1.3 billion in expenses to pay for recalling nearly 2.6 million vehicles worldwide. The results were an 86 percent decline from its year-ago performance, but avoided GM’s […]
Bus Driver Killed in Tallahassee Bus Accident
According to WCTV TV, a school bus carrying a Florida high school track team crashed early in the morning of April 18. The crash happened at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Conner Boulevard in Tallahassee around 2:30 a.m. The 65-year-old bus driver was killed and four people were taken to the hospital for their […]
Defective Brakes Caused My Car Accident. What Should I Do?
A variety of factors can cause car accidents, and one prevalent cause is defective vehicles or defective vehicle parts. When a company designs or manufactures a vehicle or a vehicle component part, it has a duty to design or manufacture its product carefully and safely using proper testing procedures and following governmental regulations. If a car […]
School Bus Flips Over in New York City Collision, Injuring Nine People
According to CNN, a school bus carrying children flipped over after it collided with a taxi cab in New York City, leaving nine people injured. The bus was transporting six children between the ages of 10 and 12 in Brooklyn. Several children suffered minor injuries and were hospitalized, according to the New York Police Department. […]
