It’s easy to think of fault in a car accident as being pretty straightforward. This is especially true in cases of reckless driving or distracted driving, where an accident is very directly caused by one driver’s actions. In truth, many accidents are much more complicated, and very often both drivers contribute to the accident to […]
Getting convicted of a hit and run, also known as leaving the scene of an accident, can have a life-altering effect on your life. Along with legal and potential criminal ramifications, this conviction can affect your employment prospects, ability to drive, and insurance rates for years. To protect the people traveling on roadways, the state […]
Being in a car accident is one of the most stressful things that can happen to anyone. Speeding car accidents can be particularly traumatic due to the high impacts and forces that are involved. Florida has one of the highest rates of car crashes in the United States, especially in metro areas such as Tampa […]
Being a passenger in a car accident is an extremely scary and difficult event to go through — and it’s more common than many people realize. Car accidents in Florida rank among the nation’s highest number of crashes. If you are a commuter in the Tampa Bay area you likely experience frequent slowdowns due to accidents […]
As one of the most populous states in the country, the high volume of traffic in Florida leads to a high number of car accidents. Whether it is a major collision or a relatively minor fender-bender, your perspective can change quickly if you are the one involved. A common phrase included in police reports involving a car […]
In Florida law, implied consent is a legal term that relates to motorists giving permission to police to test for intoxication while operating a vehicle. This is an idea that most don’t encounter until they’re faced with it, and can be a common source of confusion during and after an arrest. Many people stopped for […]
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, learning about the law and your rights can go a long way toward helping your case. Laws exist to keep us safe, but they also exist to protect our rights. Failing a field sobriety test (FST) or blood alcohol content (BAC) test […]
Driving safely and carefully is one of the first things you are taught as a driver, whether you took driver’s education, learned with your parents, or worked with an instructor. Traffic laws in Florida and other states exist to protect motorists and ensure that drivers are acting in a safe and careful manner. Careless driving, […]
Just like anywhere, traffic laws in Florida exist to keep everyone safe while driving. With busier and busier streets and more people in a hurry to get where they need to go, accidents are often unavoidable. In other cases, an accident is the result of one or more drivers operating their vehicles in a careless […]
Along with the fines, loss of license, and the potential for jail time, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other substances can have a long-lasting impact on your life. One consequence is increased insurance rates, including the requirement for additional and costly liability coverage. For people arrested and charged with […]