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In Orlando alone, 60 percent of drivers admit they have operated a vehicle in the last twelve months even though they knew they were too fatigued to drive safely, and because this figure is self-reported, it is probably vastly understated. Nationwide, fatigue driving causes about one million vehicle collisions a year, and many of them [...]
The actual number is hard to determine, but many people believe that Florida has one of the highest number of unlicensed drivers in the country. Moreover, according to the Insurance Information Institute, the Sunshine State has one of the highest percentages of uninsured drivers in the country. In other words, there are a lot of [...]
It seems like light-years ago now, but back in the 1970s and 1980s, DUI laws were rather weak and sporadically enforced, and in fact, it wasn’t uncommon for police officers to release intoxicated motorists if they promised to drive straight home. Although we now live in a world of strict laws, ignition interlock devices, and [...]
Two separate incidents from this year illustrate how much lawmakers and law enforcement officials grapple with distracted driving issues. In January, a Cobb County, Georgia officer cited a man for distracted driving because he was eating a cheeseburger while driving, and Georgia has a very broad distracted driving law that prohibits “any actions which shall [...]
A teenager is dead after a woman dozed off while driving, ran off the road and collided with a disabled vehicle on the shoulder. According to the Florida Highway Patrol and witnesses at the scene, 16-year-old Sanjay Nandram, of Apopka, was standing next to his vehicle after a non-injury accident forced it onto the east [...]
If you're in a car accident, Reed and Reed remind you to call the police to the scene and insist they complete a long form crash report. Take pictures of all vehicles involved, and gather all parties' contact and insurance information. Reed and Reed....it's like having a lawyer in the family.
You've heard of a designated driver when you and your friends will be out drinking. Well, have you ever thought of having a designated texter with you when you're driving in your car? You won't be distracted if you assign a passenger the job of reading and responding to your texts on your behalf. [...]
If you're in a car accident, Reed and Reed remind you to report the accident to your insurance company, and get a claim number, but DO NOT GIVE ANY RECORDED STATEMENTS until speaking with an attorney. Reed and Reed....it's like having a lawyer in the family.
Car accidents can be stressful. The pain and suffering from injuries related to the crash - and at worst, any fatalities involved - in addition to property damage and rising medical bills can make an already difficult time almost unbearable. For these reasons, you should not try to navigate the legal complexities stemming from a [...]
On average, approximately 12.5 percent of drivers on U.S. roads are uninsured. If you are in Florida, however, the number almost doubles to 23 percent, according to the Insurance Research Council. That translates to a total of 3.2 million uninsured drivers on Florida roads. UM, uninsured motorist insurance, and UIM coverage, or underinsured motorist insurance, [...]
