"Auto Accidents" archive
Wednesday 20 September
- New Auto Safety Measures to Take Effect by 2012 (08:37) - By 2012, new automobiles will be required to have anti-rollover technology installed in their vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to industry analysts, the new technology will save thousands of lives annually as well as reduce... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 24 July
- Cooper Tire Under Fire (07:33) - It's bad enough the company has been accused of manufacturing defective tires that have led to serious injury and fatalities. It's quite another when that same company uses deceptive practices to hide such information to protect itself from a lawsuit.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 10 July
- Effectiveness of Ford Firestone Tire Recall Questioned (07:49) - A research group has called into question the 2000-01 Firestone tire recall. Safety Research & Strategies has noted instances in which some defective tires may still be in circulation. The group has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 5 July
- Orlando Ranks High in Motorcycle Accidents (08:19) - While Orlando ranks 30th nationally in metro population, it has climbed into the top ten list in serious motorcycle crashes, according to Progressive Corp. The dense population and heavy tourism are leading factors in the ranking.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 29 June
- Summertime and Auto Accidents (09:02) - Summertime is usually a period when families go on vacation, kids are out of school, and adults re-charge their worn batteries. Yet, it can also be a time when accidents happen. As more people take to the streets and highways,... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 28 June
- 42,636 Auto Fatalities in 2004 (08:28) - When you think about it, that's a staggering number of deaths related to auto accidents. During the entire Vietnam War 58,000 Americans died. Auto deaths in 2004 come close to that tragic number! Age, gender, and alcohol use play a... | 0 Trackbacks
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- ESC Key to Avoiding Auto Accident Fatalities (08:24) - According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1/3 of all fatal car crashes could be avoided and rollovers could be reduced by 80% if more cars were equipped with electric stability control. ESC brakes individual wheels automatically to keep... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 26 June
- If You Want to Go Without a Helmet, Pay More Insurance (09:24) - Today's St. Petersburg Times featured a provocative editorial concerning the repeal of the motorcycle helmet law by Gov. Jeb Bush in 2000. Since that repeal, motorcycle deaths in Florida have soared. The paper's editorial points out that if people choose... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Reinstatement of Florida Helmet Law a No-Brainer (09:16) - Since the repeal of Florida's mandatory helmet law, motorcycle deaths have skyrocketed. A report by the Florida Today newspaper analyzing federal motorcycle crash statistics found "unhelmeted" deaths in Florida rose from 22 in 1998 and 1999, the years before the... | 0 Trackbacks
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Friday 23 June
Wednesday 21 June
- Car Crashes Can Cause Permanent Brain Injury (11:57) - Auto accidents can cause injuries to all parts of the body. Yet, the most significant injury usually results when the brain is traumatized as a result of the car crash impact. Symptoms of such head injuries include loss of vision,... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Auto Accidents and Brain Injury (11:51) - Brain injury is the leading cause of death of Americans under the age of 45. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) ruins lives and debilitates millions of people. TBI occurs every 15 seconds. Approximately 5 million Americans currently suffer some form of... | 0 Trackbacks
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Tuesday 20 June
- Motorcycle Injuries (07:44) - Now that Ben Roethlisberger has left the hospital and been charged with not wearing a helmet and lack of a proper license, he has vowed to wear a helmet each and every time he hops on his motorcycle. This is... | 0 Trackbacks
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- After an Auto Accident Get a Lawyer (07:35) - There is a disturbing trend that affects millions of Americans who've been injured in an auto accident. Their own insurance companies are pushing them to resolve their claims without speaking with an attorney. In most instances, this is an injustice... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 14 June
- Motorcycles and Common Sense Safety (08:51) - The recent motorcycle accident involving Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger highlights the necessity of bikers to wear helmets. It's incomprehensible to me why a professional athlete who wears a helmet on the football field would neglect to wear one when... | 0 Trackbacks
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Tuesday 30 May
- Slow Down and Save Lives on I-75 (10:24) - Speeding is a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At 70 mph, a driver is traveling at 102 feet per second. At 80 mph, the rate increases to 117... | 0 Trackbacks
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Tuesday 9 May
- Sarasota Car Accidents (06:21) - Those of us who live or work in the Sarasota area know the dangers of driving in the early morning fog and mist. This is the time of year when morning commuters face a rising sun and early morning fog.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 5 April
- Teen Drivers and Cellphone Use (07:05) - The Florida Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved a bill prohibit cell phone use by teens holding a user permit to drive. It's not a bad idea given the fact that these young drivers are learning how to drive and don't... | 0 Trackbacks
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Sunday 5 March
- Obesity Raises Car Crash Death Risk (09:24) - If there weren't enough health risks associated with being overweight, along comes another one-maybe one you wouldn't have thought about. If you're male and obese, you're at a significantly greater risk to die as a result of a car crash... | 0 Trackbacks
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Friday 24 February
- Safety Tips for Driving an SUV (06:25) - Some good advice printed in the San Jose Mercury News: There is some encouraging news. New SUVs are being built lower to the ground, decreasing their chances of rolling over and improving safety when SUVs collide with cars. It's not... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 20 February
- Early Morning Fog a Hazard to Florida Drivers (09:04) - The late winter/early spring in central Florida brings snowbirds and visitors alike to Florida for vacations and spring break. It also brings a rash of early morning car crashes. The combination of early morning fog, slick roads, and drivers new... | 0 Trackbacks
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Sunday 19 February
- Will New Brake Lights Lead to Fewer Car Accidents? (10:54) - In January, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the U.S. subsidiary of the German luxury car company a temporary exemption from U.S. automobile safety standards, allowing it to sell as many as 5,000 vehicles over the next two years that... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 16 February
- Florida Legislature Considering Raising Driver Age Limit (09:14) - The Florida Legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 17 years old. Citing the high incidence of crashes for 16 year olds, HB 975 would raise the age one year.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Sunday 12 February
- New Seat Belt Law in Florida (15:21) - It's been a little less than two months since a new, but little publicized seat belt law went into effect in Florida. The new law allows police officers to stop drivers and occupants of vehicles who are not using seat... | 0 Trackbacks
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Friday 10 February
- The Effects of Aging on Your Ability to Drive (06:12) - I've lived in Florida now for more than 25 years. One thing you notice quickly here besides the weather is the number of elderly drivers. According to 2002-03 statistics, there were almost 15 million drivers in the state of Florida.... | 0 Trackbacks
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- 16 Year Old With Learner's Permit Dies in Fiery Crash (05:57) - By the time Ocoee Florida police Sgt. William Wagner had looked in his rearview mirror after calling off a high speed pursuit, all he could see was a fiery explosion.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Wednesday 8 February
- SUV's Safer? Think Again! (05:55) - Sponsored by Partners for Child Passenger Safety, a new study led by Dr. Dennis Durbin determined that SUVs are no more safe than cars in the protection they afford children, due to their increased rollover rate.... | 0 Trackbacks
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Monday 6 February
- You've Been in an Auto Accident, Now What? (01:16) - You've just been in a car crash. You're climbing out of your car and no one appears seriously injured in either vehicle. What should you do now? Call for emergency help. If possible, take notes of the exact location and... | 0 Trackbacks
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Saturday 4 February
- Florida Auto Insurance (10:28) - In their newsletter, AAA has some very good tips all Florida car owners should have at their fingertips. Most people do not understand what coverages they purchased and what they need for their current risks (i.e., value of car they... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Florida Trucker Had Little Sleep Before Crash (10:13) - The truck driver had little sleep in the 34 hours prior to the fiery crash that killed 7 children in Lake Butler Florida on January 25. According to National Transportation Safety Board investigator, David Rayburn, "Except for a short nap,... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 2 February
- Rear Impact Auto Accidents Can Cause Serious Injury (08:53) - Statistics tell us that 770 Americans out of 100,000 will be injured in a rear impact auto crash this year. While insurance companies equate minor vehicle damage with minor bodily injury, medical evidence doesn't bear this out. It is very... | 0 Trackbacks
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Tuesday 31 January
- Florida PIP (08:58) - Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP coverage, can be a complex maze for those involved in auto accidents. Here are a few tips to remember when dealing with this type of auto insurance coverage: According to Florida law, if... | 0 Trackbacks
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Sunday 29 January
- Wear Your Seat Belt, The Life You Save May Be Your Own (12:32) - In spite of the fact that Florida has a tough seat belt law, only 50% of drivers in the state wear seat belts. The lack of compliance with this important law has devastating consequences. Let's look at some facts: 1)... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 26 January
- Drunk Driving and Car Crashes (20:56) - The COLD, HARD, SOBERING FACTS about alcohol and drunk driving in the United States: Fact: A total of 16,694 alcohol-related fatalities were recorded in 2004. That's one death nearly every 1/2 hour in this country at the hands of someone... | 0 Trackbacks
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- Seven Children Killed in Fiery Florida Bus Crash (20:50) - Seven children were killed in North Florida. According to law enforcement authorities, The truck hit the car from behind and pushed it into the bus, causing the car to burst into flames. All seven of the people riding in the... | 0 Trackbacks
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Thursday 3 November
- Motorcyclist dies in I-Drive crash (15:43) - ORANGE COUNTY -- A Kissimmee man on a motorcycle died Wednesday afternoon on International Drive in what witnesses told investigators was possibly a street-racing accident. Gabrail Montanez, 28, was riding a 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle south on International Drive south of... | 0 Trackbacks
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