Motor Vehicle Accidents

If you've ever been behind the wheel of a car for any length of time, you know that there are plenty of distractions out there. Cellphones, other vehicles, disruptive passengers, the radio -- even your morning coffee -- can all be distractions. All distractions can...

A 78-year-old woman was killed in Venice, Florida, after her 81-year-old companion turned directly into the path of a Ford PK. The elderly driver was apparently trying to make a left turn.The 78-year-old died at the scene, and the driver was hospitalized with serious...

Seat belts save lives. In a car accident, your seat belt can prevent you from being thrown forward into your steering wheel or windshield and save you from serious injuries or death.However, seat belts can also cause certain injuries due to the opposing forces exerted...

A horrific accident between a sports utility vehicle and an Amtrak train claimed the life of a 58-year old Florida woman her two young grandsons, ages 8 and 10.The grandmother was taking the boys to a Boy Scout camp when she failed to yield when turning left. That put...

Let's talk about motorcycle safety.If you're a motorcyclist, you know that any accident could leave you seriously injured or even dead, so it's important to do whatever you can to mitigate your risks. Since knowledge gives you the power to plan ahead and watch out for...

You want your child to have a happy Halloween but also a safe one. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents involving kids on Halloween are distressingly common, so it's important to take all the precautions you can when you're out collecting treats.With that in mind, here...

More vehicles are being produced every year with automated emergency braking (AEB) systems. Combined with forward collision warning (FCW) systems, the purpose of these automated innovations is to reduce the number of collisions -- and decrease the severity of those...

A 21-year-old woman attending the University of Central Florida is in a coma in the local hospital's intensive care unit after falling victim to what may be a drugged driver. Her family says that her injuries are so severe that they do not expect her to live.A...

Is your teen learning how to drive this summer or perhaps next school year? If so, your time with them as they get experience behind the wheel will be just as important -- if not more so -- than the time they'll be spending with their driver's ed instructor.Parents...

If you're hiring a nanny, you may need her (or him, but we'll assume it's a woman for purposes of this discussion) to drive the kids to and from school, extracurricular activities and/or play dates. It's essential to do a little research and see firsthand how safely...