It's normal for people to feel shaken up and even a little bit panicky after a car crash. The trauma of a collision will frequently trigger a fight or flight response in the human body, flooding them with chemicals that would “ordinarily” help them fight off a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How high is a motorist’s risk when driving in Florida?
People often take their safety for granted when traveling in a motor vehicle. Although there is a constant risk of a crash caused by unsafe road conditions, poor vehicle maintenance and bad driving choices, most people simply assume that they will reach their intended...
What happens after a motorcycle collision in Florida?
Many people in Florida rely on motorcycles for regular transportation. Quite a few people also use motorcycles for recreational purposes. While those who ride motorcycles typically have more training and skill than the average motorist, they are still at increased...
What happens if I get hit by an uninsured driver?
As a society, people have largely agreed to accept certain risks. Close, face-to-face interactions come with the risk of communicable disease but are often worth the bonds people develop and the efficiency of such interactions. Motor vehicle transportation comes with...
Snowbirds are back! Tips for dealing with heavy traffic
With the snowbirds back in Florida, traffic on the roadways is heavier. All drivers have to ensure they’re take appropriate steps to deal with the congestion. It takes all drivers being safe to help everyone get to their destinations safely. One of the most important...
4 ways Florida weather contributes to your crash risk
The climate in Florida is part of what makes the state so attractive to retirees. The overall warmth and humidity can be beneficial for older adults who feel cold frequently or who have medical issues exacerbated by dry weather. The rain, sunshine and heat that people...
Concussions could result in long-term consequences
Driving around in your neighborhood, you never thought that you’d be at much of a risk of getting into a crash. While Florida does have a busy traffic flow, you were also focused on doing what you could do to avoid traffic jams and busy times of the day. You tried to...
Rainy South Florida roads, reckless drivers can cause car accidents
It never snows here in South Florida. But just because we don't get snow and ice on the road, it does not mean North Palm Beach does not have its share of weather-related driving hazards. We get plenty of rain, especially in the summer. That might not sound as...