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Car Accident Archives - Page 12 of 13 - Jones Law Group

Most Accidents Happen at Intersections 36% percent of all car crashes involve a vehicle turning left or crossing at an intersection.[1] This is, by far, the most common accident situation. The accident, if it does not involve

My Child Was in a Car Accident – What Should I do? According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are approximately 150,000 children that are injured each year in traffic accidents.[1] Unfortunately, that estimate is probably

Does My Child Need to be in a Car Seat or a Booster Seat? Florida recently passed a more stringent child restraint law. As of January 1, 2015, all children under the age of 6 must ride

When Should I Hire an Attorney After an Accident? It is perfectly within your rights not to hire a lawyer after a car accident. In many cases, I would even argue that you do not need one.

What is a Drowsy Driver? There are no reliable statistics concerning drowsy driving. There is no test that can be administered to determine whether a driver is too drowsy to drive. No consistent data is kept from

What is an Accident Reconstruction Expert? Anyone that has been involved in an accident knows that the police come out, take statements, examine the scene and the cars involved. They may or may not measure skid marks

Gabby’s Law If Gabby’s Law passes the Florida Legislature, drivers that illegally pass a stopped school bus could wind up in jail. The bill is named for Gabby Mair who was hit and killed shortly after exiting

Some Police Departments Have Blamed Increased Speed on Waze Several police departments and national police associations have recently blamed the popular Google App Waze for encouraging drivers to speed and making the roads more dangerous for all.[1]

What is Aggressive Driving? Did you know Florida has an aggressive driving statute?[1] Aggressive driving is defined as driving while committing any two of the following offenses: 1. Exceeding the posted speed limit;2. Improperly or unsafely changing

This is not my first blog about teenaged drivers, nor will it be my last. You may be the parent of the most well meaning, responsible teen alive. That teenager still has fairly high odds of being