The Insurance Insider posts on safer driving around commercial trucks. Safety tip: Respect commercial trucksPassenger vehicle operators - not truck drivers - cause approximately 70 percent of all fatal crashes involving a car and commercial truck, according to federal government statistics.Most accidents are the result of an unsafe driving act, such as following a truck too closely or...
The home is definitely where the heart is. But, it may also be where the danger of serious injury or death is - especially for children.Unexpected dangers in the homeKids and Cars: Back-over incidents now account for nearly 30% of all non-traffic fatalities involving childrenLawn Mower Backovers: It's not just cars that present a backover problem. In the U.S., there are an estimated 9,400...
There is a wolf pack in Pinellas County, believe it or not. And, we should be glad there is.Pinellas deputies release results from DUI Wolf PackPinellas County Sheriff's Deputies have wrapped up their countywide DUI Wolf Pack.Deputies wrote 57 citations and arrested 11 people during the detail. It began Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and finished at 4:00 a.m. Saturday.Florida's law enforcement...
Is it time to call a death caused by drunk driving a murder? That is the question raised by the New York Times. No matter what the answer, it is time to reinvigorate the campaign to reduce driving under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol, a Car and a Fatality. Is It Murder? DRUNKEN drivers who kill people with their vehicles are almost never charged with murder. Even the usual terms of criminal...
Bicyclists and drivers need to respect each other on the road.Fatal bicycle accident underscores dangers and need to follow the lawOne day after turning 15, Fredrick Gardner was killed. The teen died Wednesday morning after being hit by an SUV as he rode his bike to school along Bull Frog Creek in Gibsonton.The accident, according to authorities, underscores just how dangerous bicycling can be....
Fellow InjuryBoard.com, Ken Margolin, who practices in Boston, has hit the nail on the head with his article, When to Call an Attorney. The answer to the question, "when should I call a lawyer after I've had an accident?" is almost always, "right away." Contacting an attorney as soon as possible after an accident or possible medical negligence, can increase the odds of a good result if the...
Everybody knows driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is likely to cause a highway fatality. But, not wearing a seat belt is an even more assured method of ending your own life. One dead, one charged with DUI in overnight accidentTampa, Florida - One person is dead and another faces charges after an overnight crash in Tampa.Hillsborough Sheriff's detectives say the driver of a...
Florida ranked second last year in the U.S. for the number of fatal large-vehicle crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is why, according to TampaBays10.com, new regulations require more rest and fewer hours behind the wheel for truck drivers in our state.New restrictions reduce driving hours for truckers in Fla. Truck drivers traveling in Florida must...
This drunk driver delivered himself and his vehicle to a place where he could get the help he obviously needs to be a sober driver. What more can we say than that God works in mysterious ways.Drunk driver hits Tampa police headquartersTampa Police say a man driving under the influence rammed into the police headquarters overnight.Officers say there's about $5,000 worth of damage to a pillar....
We, apparently, have a problem. Motor vehicle drivers are becoming less careful with every safety advance. If this study's conclusions are correct we will need to keep the next improvements to vehicle safety secret.Airbags, Antilock Brakes Not Likely To Reduce Accidents, InjuriesResearchers have determined that airbags and antilock braking systems do not reduce the likelihood of accidents or...
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