Today’s SUVs and pickups pose far less risk to people in cars and minivans than previous generations, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
Until recently, SUVs and pickups were more likely than cars or minivans of the same weight to be involved in crashes that killed occupants of other cars or [...]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a consumer advisory, urging all motorists to inspect their tires for proper inflation and signs of tread wear and damage before driving in hot weather
As driving increases with the kick-off of the summer travel season, such an advisory couldn’t be more important or timely.
“As the weather warms up, [...]
Is your teenager ready to get behind the wheel as a new driver?
This can be one of the most scariest times for a parent as statistics show 10 teens died each day in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2009. That’s why the National Safety Council suggests parents take a very active role in [...]
Do you buckle up each time you get behind the wheel of your car? If so, you’re part of the 85 percent of people in America who use their seat belt in the car, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While seat belt use has now become the norm [...]
Many people involved in car accidents develope severe back pain as a result. Daytona Beach car accident discusses whether surgery is a good idea for treatement.
Have you been injured in an auto accident? Do you understand your insurance Policy? Attorney Ron Zimmet Jr discusses ways to find insurance coverage when you think none exists.
Today, in Daytona Beach, a Fifteen year old boy stole a truck and crashed it into a vehicle injuring a father and his six year old son. The father is considerend to have life threatening injuries. The son was injured as well although not as severely. The car thief will be going to jail for [...]
If you are in a car accident in the Central Florida area, you may think that your “full coverage” will pay for all of the damages you sustained. As a Daytona Beach personal injury attorney, I see insurance policy exclusions that allow the insurance company to aviod paying for some of the damages a car accident [...]
Parents are generally not responsible for car accidents caused by their children. However, there are some circumstances where a parent can become liable. A child under the age of 18 must have the drivers license application signed by a parent. If the minor is negligent in the operation of a motor vehicle before reaching 18, [...]
In the course of my Personal Injury Practice, I see all types of reckless behavoir. I represented a client who was rear ended by a careless driver who was speeding and ran into the back of my clients vehicle causing severe damage. Running into a stopped vehicle while speeding is reckless in it own right. However, [...]