When pedestrians are present, it is essential that drivers slow down and watch out for them. In Panama City, the warm weather and tourist-laden atmosphere make it more likely that pedestrians will be nearby and could step into the roadways. Unfortunately, some...
Drugged driving can claim lives
Each time you get on the road, you’re putting your trust in the other drivers. It takes every driver on the road to ensure that everyone remains as safe as possible. Unfortunately, not everyone takes their duties seriously. Some will get behind the wheel even when...
Car accidents: The top 5 reasons they happen in Florida
There are more than 250,000 car crashes each year here in Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, at least 2,600 people died in auto accidents in 2010 in the Sunshine State. Those who are lucky enough to live through their crash find...
Your out-of-state attorney can help after a vacation crash
It’s not hard to imagine being out of state and getting into a crash. After all, a crash can happen anywhere. What is more difficult to understand is how you’re going to cope with that kind of collision. You may have serious injuries to attend to or be left with a...
Runner hit and killed by car in Florida
A young woman who was out for a night run with friends was struck and killed by a car in Florida. The accident underscores some of the dangers that joggers and runners face when forced to run near traffic, especially after dark. According to local news sources, the...
Someone could be a drowsy driver even if they slept 8 hours
Getting eight hours of sleep is often recommended by medical professionals, even if many of us feel like it's hard to consistently hit that magic number. Still, when talking about drowsy drivers and the risks they pose on the road, inadequate sleep is often blamed....
Good Samaritan hit and killed pushing car out of traffic
A vehicle apparently broke down on the interstate in Florida. It was in the southbound lanes of I-295, and it was stranded in the middle of the road. This happened at about 2:00 a.m., so it was a dangerous time to be stuck in the dark on a busy highway.As such, the...
Child with serious injuries inspires those in Florida
A 7-year-old who suffered serious injuries in a car accident has turned into a source of inspiration for those in Florida.The child and her mother were driving home back in 2019 when a drunk driver crashed into their car. The young girl who later said she "didn't feel...
Florida is dangerous for drivers, no matter how you sort the data
Looking at national car accident rates and fatality numbers does not always help to show people the risks they face on the road. The reality is that those risks vary drastically from one location to another, and some states rank much higher than others in terms of...
Multi-car accident takes the life of 84-year-old woman
An 84-year-old woman in Florida is dead after the vehicle she was riding in got rear-ended by another vehicle in a multi-car crash on Florida's Turnpike.Reports indicate that the accident happened around 6:23 p.m. on Monday, June 22. The vehicles were heading south. A...