If you are a driver in South Florida, this scenario might sound all too familiar: You are on your way to work, and suddenly you are struck by another vehicle. You and the other driver pull over to the side of the road. The accident initially appears to be relatively minor given the limited property […]
Halloween Horrors…Pedestrians and Drivers Beware!
October 28, 2015 by ·
Halloween is a fun time involving family, friends, costumes and lots of candy. It is a time for children to dress up as their favorite characters and superheroes, and also a time for parents and adults to let loose a little. At the center of Halloween, is the beloved tradition of trick-or-treating, where kids all […]
Who to Call First After a Car Accident
July 2, 2015 by ·
If you have been in an accident, the first call should always be to 911. This will cause the proper police authorities to come to the scene to report the accident. It will also prompt an ambulance and/or fire rescue to assist and treat people injured in the accident. Shortly thereafter, most people begin calling […]
Don’t Text and Drive…Don’t Text to a Driver!?!
September 4, 2013 by ·
In South Florida, the majority of people driving a car have a cellular phone with them in their vehicle. Over the past ten years, texting on a cellular phone has become a more and more common way of communicating. Due to the tremendous increase in texting, we now commonly hear the mantra warning of “[d]on’t […]
BICYCLISTS NEED A PLACE…3 FEET OF SPACE
August 26, 2013 by ·
With summer coming to an end, school being back in session, and South Florida’s beautiful fall weather approaching, drivers are sure to see more bicycle riders on the roads. Unfortunately, over the last several years, South Florida drivers have developed a disregard for bicyclists. In fact, many drivers simply perceive them as a nuisance that […]
The Importance of Uninsured (UM)/Underinsured (UIM) Motorist Coverage in Florida
July 11, 2013 by ·
Unfortunately, far too often Florida drivers fail to realize the importance of securing uninsured motorist (UM)/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage to help protect themselves from Florida’s dangerous drivers and highways. By the time they do…they have been in an accident, and it is too late. Florida law requires that drivers carry a minimum of ten thousand […]
