Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Post-Motorcycle/Car Accident To-Do List
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, first and foremost make sure you are ok. Should there be a medical emergency, immediately call 9-1-1. Here are a few things to remember that can impact your case. CALL THE POLICE: Regardless of if anyone has sustained an injury, calling the police is the clear way […]
Spring Break Safety for Your Student: Tips to Remember
Spring Break is here for colleges and universities all over the southeast! Over the next few weeks, students will be hitting the highway to come home, or heading out on an adventure with friends and classmates. When your college student is behind the wheel, it can be nerve-racking as a parent. Even though you can’t […]
Accidents During a Pandemic: How Protocol Has Changed in 2021
As our world continues to adjust to this new “normal” and we move further into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are keenly aware of all that has changed in our homes, our schools, and our social circles. Jobs have shifted to the home office, school is being taught at a distance, whether […]
Safety Tips for Essential Drivers
As the world continues to battle with COVID and its related complications, our essential workers have risen to the challenge and bravely continued forward with their jobs to make sure all of us have what we need, when we need it. Grocers, restaurants, delivery services, teachers, and of course, those in the medical care field, are being recognized […]
Resolutions on the Road: 2021 Safety Reminders for Drivers
As we enter the second week of January, and the new year isn’t so “new”, some of our resolutions might already be falling by the wayside. Those protein shakes for dinner every night are already getting bland, and making time to work out five nights a week? That lasted for…3 days. Whatever the resolutions were for […]
Due to COVID-19, Some Police Departments Not Responding to Minor Auto Accident Calls
Police officers and other first responders face increased risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed nearly every facet of our lives. As stay at home orders in many states and cities require non-essential businesses to shut down or cut back on hours in operation, measures are also being taken to protect law enforcement […]
What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing refunds to policyholders. People who are stuck at home and facing financial distress might be tempted to cancel or suspend their coverage. However, if an […]
Making Intersections Safer: How Polk County Is Cracking Down on Red Lights and Using Technology to Protect YOU
It’s no secret that accidents involving running through red lights at intersections are often some of the most deadly on our roads. These accidents usually involve a high rate of speed, meaning the impact at the time of the crash is worse for all parties involved. The worst part is knowing these collisions are easily […]
Put It Down or Pay: How Florida Is Making Roads Safer with New Texting Ban
With other states enforcing laws regarding the use of phones while operating a moving vehicle, residents in Florida have been pushing for reform of our own rules on the road for a long while. It’s no wonder, with Florida reporting over 50,000 accidents due to distracted driving in 2016 alone, 233 of those resulting in […]
Save a Life: YOU Have The Responsibility to Report Drunk Drivers
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a hot topic with law enforcement (and lawyers), and unfortunately, it’s a subject that won’t be leaving the spotlight anytime soon. Drunk driving is a continual problem that takes countless lives each year on our roadways, yet people STILL choose to climb behind the wheel of their vehicles […]
