Automotive Safety

Unless you live in a major metropolitan area, it is likely that you own a car.  According to Pew Research Center, about 88 percent of American adults owned a car in 2015.  With owning a vehicle comes the responsibility to carry some form of car insurance. However, this does not mean every person who...

In May 2018, a mother and toddler were tragically hit and killed by a speeding motorist along Tampa’s scenic Bayshore Boulevard. This senseless and unspeakable loss of life inspired cries for a more pedestrian-friendly roadway. These concerns were recently heard at a city council meeting where Bayshore Boulevard was discussed. The popular roadway, favored...

Certain pieces of safety equipment are designed to help protect a rider’s body from serious injuries if a motorcycle accident occurs. 5 Essential Pieces of Riding Gear for All Conditions DOT Approved Helmets: Wear a properly fitted helmet and replace it every five years. A helmet reduces a rider’s risk of death or traumatic...

A California tour bus carrying casino-bound passengers crashed near Irwindale early on August 22nd on California’s 210 Freeway. The bus overturned following a two-vehicle crash, sending 52 passengers to nearby hospital emergency rooms. Early investigation results, conducted by California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officers, revealed that the bus driver, a 55-year-old California resident, was at...

Stephen Hughes, 61, of Kissimmee was killed in a fatal hit and run crash on August 22nd. During the Orlando morning rush hour, Hughes’ 2008 Hyundai Accent skidded off the interstate and struck a palm tree. The car wrapped around the tree, killing the driver. The Hyundai was travelling eastbound on 1-4 in Orlando...

According to the Sun-Sentinel, a 35-year resident of South Florida is upset because she has been rear-ended twice by drivers with no insurance. She told the paper that it is time to take action to prevent incidents like this from taking place. “They are out there, and they are going to hit you and...