College football fans in Miami expressed outrage when a car accident shut down the cable and Internet in parts of Miami Beach. The incident happened on New Year’s Day, preventing residents from watching the Rose Bowl between No. 3 Oregon and No. 2 Florida State. Incident Highlights Important Car Crash…
Florida car accidents cause more than 2,000 fatalities every year, according to statistics from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Of these, at least one-third involve alcohol impairment, and a large number injure pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists. This ultimately puts the car crash fatality rate in Florida at 1.25 deaths…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that during 2011, there were 2,400 statewide fatalities on the roads. This is particularly alarming when compared to citation and arrest statistics. Over the same period, authorities issued more than 300,000 citations. It is not surprising that, given the number…
There are more than 220,000 vehicle crashes on Florida’s roads each year, according to figures released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This equates to a staggering 600+ crashes each day. The majority of these accidents cause some form of injury, while more than 2,000…
It’s no secret that motorcycle accidents are often deadly. In many cases, wearing helmets and protective gear cannot save motorcyclists from sustaining serious injuries. During the last three years, there has been a slow increase in the number of motorcycle operators and passengers involved in fatal accidents. According to Ride…
Like pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents cause significant injuries that can leave a lasting impact on the victims. With little protection against cars, trucks and trains, cyclists are particularly vulnerable. The importance of wearing proper bicycling safety equipment cannot be stressed enough. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that…
In 2013, there were more than 420,000 criminal traffic citations on the state of Florida’s roads, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Incidents that fall under this category of infringement typically include driving under the influence, reckless or negligent driving, fleeing, or racing on a…
Bicyclists face a multitude of risks every day. Even with the use of safety gear and helmets, cyclists may suffer serious injuries, particularly when they ride on busy roadways. According to Alert Today Florida, Florida had the highest pedestrian fatality rate among all states in 2011, as well as a…
There is a phenomenal number of vehicle accidents each year in Florida. Recent statistics released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles suggest that there are more than 200,000 vehicle crashes on the state roads each year, which involve more than 300,000 drivers. This all equates to…
Bicycle crash statistics in Florida are shocking, and each year, thousands of cyclists are killed or injured on the state’s roads. Recent figures released by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles indicate that there are more than 4,500 non-fatal cycling accidents involving motor vehicles per year in Florida. The…