Florida has more elderly drivers than any other state in the country. With more than 17 percent of population 65-years-old or older, experts are expecting that number to grow substantially. As a matter of fact, predictions calculate that about 25 percent of drivers will be 65-years-old or older in the state of Florida by 2030.…
Continue reading ›According to The Washington Times, more Americans are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend than in recent years. Officials are expecting Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday afterward to be the heaviest traveled. Typically, families get more time off during this holiday and are more likely to visit friends and family…
Continue reading ›There are many who think that because they were in a low speed accident and there was little or no damage to their vehicle that the likelihood of injury is minimal. This is NOT true! Even minor accidents can cause some serious damage, including neck and spinal cord injuries. The range of collision speed in…
Continue reading ›School is back in session and kids are back to the grind. With those late-night study sessions and long school hours, our teen drivers are at risk of fatigue behind the wheel. This isn’t just a risk that our teenagers are facing. College students and even those older are facing the same risks. And it’s…
Continue reading ›If you own a Ford or a Chrysler vehicle, you might want to listen up. Between the two manufacturers, there are more than 3 million vehicles being recalled due to serious safety risks. According to CNN, the gas tank design used in 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2002 to 2007 Jeep Libertys are…
Continue reading ›We don’t have to tell you. It’s hot out there! And with those rising temperatures, it’s more important than ever that we discuss children and their risks inside a hot vehicle. According to NBC News, there were at least 8 children who died after they were left in a vehicle by a parent or caregiver.…
Continue reading ›During a ceremony at a Miami high school, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 52 into law — banning drivers from text messaging behind the wheel. According to NBC6, the law makes it illegal for drivers to type on cell phones and text messaging devices while their vehicle is moving. Unfortunately, this was only…
Continue reading ›Memorial Day marks the beginning of swimming pool season and the risks for accidents are on the rise. Tragically, drowning has already claimed its first summer victims in South Florida. According to The Palm Beach Post, there were two children who were seriously injured in separate swimming pool incidents in Boca Raton in just one…
Continue reading ›We’re losing thousands each and every year and it’s all a result of dangerous driving habits — distracted driving in particular. While some might not think it’s dangerous, the results can be deadly. In 2010, we lost more than 3,000 people in distracted driving accidents. Another 420,000 were injured. These numbers might actually be much…
Continue reading ›The total number of traffic accident fatalities has increased for the first time since 2005. According to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC), there were more than 36,000 people killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2012. That’s a five percent increase from the year before and the first increase since 2005.…
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