Labor Day Forecast: Heavy Traffic and Increase in Car Accidents
Approximately 1.8 million Floridians will travel during the long Labor Day weekend to share time with friends and family and enjoy late summer cookouts and time off. With gas prices down, a higher number of people will be travelling by car this year than any year...
2015 is Shaping Up to Be a Dangerous Year for Car Accidents in Florida
An improving economy and lower gas prices are leading to more motorists on the nation’s highways and more fatal car accidents, the National Safety Council (NSC) says. The NSC said in a news release that the 18,630 motor vehicle deaths from January through June 2015...
Which One is the Brake? Avoiding Accidents Involving Pedal Errors
An 84-year-old Sarasota woman recently crashed her Toyota Avalon into a Bank of America building when she hit the gas pedal rather than the brake as she was pulling into a parking space, according to a news report. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident when...
Parents Responsibility When it Comes to Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
With many Tampa Bay area schools out for summer recess, many teens have more free time to spend driving. While teen drivers may assist parents in running errands, more time behind the wheel means that the risk of accidents will go up. The American Automobile...