Going out for a walk may seem like a great idea. However, ironically, going out for a walk in Florida may actually lead to a serious injury or death. Smart Growth America, a non-profit organization founded in 2000, found in a recent study that over the past decade, over 49,000…
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What’s the Difference Between Comprehensive and Collision Insurance in Florida?
When people think of auto insurance, they probably think of the comprehensive and collision insurance. But, most do not actually full understand the terms. So, what is the difference? Comprehensive and collision insurance are two of the most common types of auto insurance that are offered to repair damaged vehicles.…
Top 5 Factors that Raise Your Florida Car Insurance Rates
Shopping for car insurance is certainly not something that people look forward to. But, it is important for people to know exactly what goes into the calculation of insurance rates. To many, insurance policies can be a confusing jumble of technical words and differing prices that do not make any…
Florida’s Fight Against Uninsured Motorists
Florida may soon make some dramatic changes to the realm of auto insurance. Auto insurance is not exactly an exciting topic of conversation, but several states around the U.S. have recognized that a significant portion of drivers are uninsured, putting drivers who are insured at high risk. A few states’…
Diverging Diamond Interchange Accidents in Miami
In August 2018, Miami drivers were introduced to Diverging Diamond Interchanges. It began on NW 27th Avenue and State Road 836 (Dolphin Expressway). The second area for implementation is NW 57th Avenue and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) which will come in the next few months. At the present time,…
More Car Accidents and Fewer Tickets in Florida – Who Would Have Guessed?
In South Florida, the number of crashes in Florida increased by more than 33,000 from 2012 to 2017. Yet in that same period in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties law enforcement officials issued 500,000 fewer tickets. If you received a ticket recently, then this means little to you. If…
How Could Instacart Not Be Insured?
You might be surprised by this but Instacart doesn’t provide commercial automobile insurance coverage for its drivers. As a result, most Instacart drivers will not be insured. The Instacart driver may have their own car insurance, but unless they disclosed to the insurer that they were using that vehicle for…
Florida Hate Crime Laws
The Miami Beach Gay Pride mission statement is aimed towards bringing together the people of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, as well as their allies, supporters, and friends to celebrate the incredible culture and spirit of the LGBTQ community. The event is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year…
Florida’s Crime Clock
In Florida, extensive statistics are kept by law enforcement. In theory, those statistics are used to measure performance, effectiveness and for the deployment of resources. In addition, crime statistics can be informative for political purposes. But it is always a good idea to look at any statistical analysis with a…
Marsy’s Law – Florida Crime Victims’ Rights
Being a crime victim or someone close to a deceased crime victim is a difficult and life – changing experience. The world doesn’t look the same anymore. Suffering attack on your life, personal freedom, sexual freedom, safety, property, or anything else, means that the trust in others you once had…