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...
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...
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...
There are many reasons to travel to Florida for vacation. Maybe you share a love of science with your children and want to watch a launch at NASA. Perhaps amusement parks or one of any number of beautiful beaches are a favorite destination. Unfortunately, some...
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...
Although you could take a tour of the Florida Everglades in any kind of boat, airboats are probably the vessels people most strongly associate with this unique Florida ecosystem. There are numerous companies that provide airboat tours of the Everglades, and there are...
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...
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...
When compared to people in motor vehicles, bicyclists are relatively unprotected. This lack of protection can lead to a variety of injuries in a collision, and head injuries are some of the most common injuries cyclists experience. How common are head injuries among...
A recent airboat collision left several injured and many shaken in Broward County. While still under investigation, witnesses reported that the two-vehicle airboat collision was the result of one airboat striking the other in a T-bone or side-impact collision. There...