Car Accidents

Watching a parent age can be a very difficult thing for adult children. When mom and dad aren't quite as alert or agile as they once were, loved ones may start to wonder if it is still safe for them to drive.As we all know, driving gives people a sense of freedom and...

Like others, Florida teenagers tend to countdown to turning 16. The day they can go out on the open road without having to ask for a ride is a real turning point toward adulthood.With warm weather almost year-round, Florida is an exciting place for 16-year-olds to get...

It can be hard to resist a cute dog that walks up to you looking for attention. For many, a wagging tail and a wet nose is a sign of acceptance from a loyal and furry heart.While some of them may be friendly, it’s important to realize that any animal—even...

Traumatic brain injuries are challenging for both the injured person and their loved ones. Unlike other injuries, a TBI can change how someone thinks and interacts with the world.While a number of people may regain some skills and abilities after a TBI, many are not...

Uber, Lyft, Juno, Zimride—you name it—the ridesharing culture in Florida and across the nation is in full swing. A simple click on a smartphone app and you can hail a private ride in 10 minutes. The reliability of these rides without the need to exchange...

Throughout a lifetime, most people have been on both sides of the situation. Most of us have been the pedestrian jogging across the street, trying to make the most of the crosswalk light that (probably) changed while crossing. Most of us have also been the driver,...

Car accidents involving self-driving cars are all over the news. Earlier this year, a Tesla Model S was in "autopilot" when it crashed into and killed a pedestrian on a Florida roadway. The vehicle not only failed to stop at a stop sign, it also plowed into a parked...

Avoiding car accidents with summer road trip safety. We all know that one of the great things about summer is the opportunity to explore the country. Unlike vacations at other times of the year, the kids are out of school and there is no rush to get home so they don't...

Are car accident risks related to sleep deprivation a good reason to make Daylight Saving Time permanent? Readers may recall that this time last year then-Governor Rick Scott signed into law a measure making Daylight Saving Time permanent in the state, officially...