In the world of physics, there is simply no debate about who wins in a confrontation between a pedestrian on the street, and a vehicle. The vehicle is going to win every time simply because it is bigger, has more mass, and thus is capable of deliveri...
It should come as no surprise to anyone in Florida that because of the warm, year round weather, we see a lot of enthusiasts choosing to ride motorcycles here. Unfortunately, a more tragic consequence of this year ‘round usage, combined with not alwa...
Unlike other states in the country, Florida does not have a “universal” helmet law for motorcyclists that requires them to wear a helmet at all times while on a motorcycle. It’s easy to see why motorcycle enthusiasts in Florida wouldn’t want to. With...
Dog bites and animal attacks are dangerous issues. They leave people with physical wounds and often cause them to fear pets for the rest of their lives. In Jacksonville recently, a 6-year old girl had to be hospitalized after sustaining severe, life-...
Parents go above and beyond to keep their children safely out of harm's way. They purchase high-quality car seats, strollers, and even pay close attention to the types of toys that they buy. People also look for the safest vehicles. After all, potent...
People expect to remain safe and sound while operating their vehicles, and why not? Today's cars have anti-lock brakes, air bags, seat belts, and tons of other safety devices. However, auto accidents are anything but forgiving, and they can leave peo...
Most of the time when we talk about negligence that can result in injury, especially when it comes to children, we usually place the blame on something that an adult isn’t doing, such as carefully monitoring a swimming pool while children are playing...
One thing that residents of Florida have to learn very quickly is that this is a state that can come down hard on people that are trying to offer help. As sad as it may be, in most situations in Florida where you see someone is in need of assistance,...
There’s no way to prepare for every single unexpected situation on the road. You can’t predict where lightning will strike, nor can you account for the actions of every other driver on the road. What you can do, however, is take as many reasonable pr...
Many people operate motor vehicles without a care in the world. They forget that cars, trucks, and SUVs can be dangerous, especially when drivers get distracted or act negligently. Research by the CDC shows that there were more than 32,000 car crash...
Florida has two big geographical advantages going for it that make it the most popular state in the country for boating enthusiasts. The first is that the majority of the state is surrounded by the sea, so there are plenty of opportunities—and docks—...
Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline. It is the ideal location for enjoying the open water on a boat. People regularly visit the state to fish, water ski, or experience other recreational activities. However, with so many vessels present, accidents a...
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