One of the most important aspects of a safe driver is their awareness of their surroundings. Motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians are common on all Florida roads. A recent auto accident on Interstate 75 shows how dangerous a driver’s lack of awareness for their surroundings can be. The accident occurred on Interstate 75 in Sun City Center around 8 a.m. A 19-year-old woman driving a 2009 Nissan Sentra was attempting to change lanes when she saw
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Florida pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on highway
A Florida man who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on July 16 has died. According to the report, the man received catastrophic injuries after a vehicle swerved and struck him as he was walking along the shoulder of the highway at around 1:30 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was operating a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe along U.S. Highway 98 when the accident occurred. According to several eyewitness reports, the driver stopped to check
Continue readingTeen continues to heal after Florida parasailing accident
A 17-year-old girl from Indiana who was injured in a Florida parasailing accident underwent additional surgery on July 17 and was scheduled to begin rehabilitation. Her father reported that the surgery repaired facial injuries and replaced a bone flap; however, he didn’t address the possibility of a permanent disability for his daughter. Medical personnel indicated that the surgeries went well and she would recover in the ICU where they would continue to observe her progress.
Continue readingCar accidents leading cause of teen death
Some of the most dangerous drivers in Florida are teenagers, mostly due to their inexperience and being easily distracted. This makes teenagers the riskiest and most expensive to insure, and parents who add their children to their insurance policies may see their premiums increase by as much as 84 percent. Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the most common cause of death for a teenager is a car accident.
Continue readingTruck accident may have left one driver injured
A Florida accident reportedly led to a truck spilling a load of sand on the Florida Turnpike. According to reports, a truck that was transporting sand rolled over on the turnpike and ended up losing part of its load. The truck had apparently struck a guard rail on the turnpike, which tipped the vehicle over and left it blocking multiple lanes. A silver SUV was also involved in the truck accident, and the driver of
Continue readingNew nationwide rules aimed at reducing truck accidents
According to government authorities, between 3000 and 4000 people die in America every year as a result of large truck and bus crashes. It is further reported that in 13 percent of those cases, the deaths were caused as a result of driver fatigue. In an attempt to limit the damaging consequences that follow a truck accident, the Federal Motor Safety Administration began enforcement of a new set of rules on Monday, July 8th. The
Continue readingFormer Florida chef posts bond after deadly car accident
A well-known former restauranteur in South Florida has been released on bond after being arrested and charged more than eight months after a fatal car accident. The 52-year-old Miami chef reportedly turned himself in at the local police department on June 29 and was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries and vehicular homicide. Arrest documents show that the driver was arrested early that morning and booked into custody at TGK Correctional
Continue readingPedestrian and Several Others Hurt in Accident
Seven people suffered injuries after an accident on a Florida interstate that involved a pedestrian. A 37-year-old Jacksonville man was walking on Interstate 295 when a Volkswagen driver stopped to help him. The Volkswagen driver stopped his vehicle in the right travel lane, causing an oncoming Jeep to hit it from behind. The collision caused the Volkswagen to hit the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Continue readingTraumatic brain injury may increase stroke risk
According to a large new study, individuals who sustain a traumatic brain injury may have an increased risk of developing a stroke. The study author says that having a traumatic brain injury can be as large a risk factor as having high blood pressure. Recognizing this association may help Miami patients recognize early signs of a stroke. The study tapped into several databases in California that had information about adults who went to an emergency
Continue readingMiccosukee tribe ordered to pay for woman’s death
A Miami-Dade circuit judge ordered the Miccosukke Indian tribe to pay $3.2 million in a personal injury lawsuit after a hearing on June 21. The tribe, located in the southern region of the state, must pay relatives of a woman who died in a car crash. The deceased was in an auto accident with a female tribal member in 1998. The tribe’s lawyer argued that the Miccosukke was a sovereign nation and not required to
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