Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
An insurer may not have your best interests in mind after a crash
Motor vehicle insurance is an important responsibility that Florida drivers must maintain when they own cars, trucks, and other automobiles. A motor vehicle insurance policy protects a driver from claims if they are involved in accidents and may compensate them if they are harmed in collisions. Though automobile insurance can provide victims with financial… Read More »
Polk County multi-vehicle crash kills one
Wrong-way driving appears to have caused a collision of a passenger car with two semi-trucks in Lakeland last Friday. The multi-vehicle accident occurred just after 7 a.m. on U.S. Highway 98, north of Lakeland Acres Road. Aaron Michael Russ, 28, was headed southbound on U.S. Highway 98 when he drifted into the northbound lanes,… Read More »
Truckers may be especially prone to drowsy driving
It is not unusual to see semi-trucks in Lakeland, especially Publix trucks and Amazon trucks. Those who drive semi-trucks provide a valuable service that is essential to the economy not just in Florida, but across the nation. However, semi-truck drivers are prone to drowsy driving, which could lead to a catastrophic truck accident. What… Read More »
Driving while drowsy can be negligence
After decades of awareness campaigns, police crackdowns and increased penalties, most Florida drivers today are familiar with the dangers of driving while drunk. Similarly, many drivers are at least vaguely aware of the hazards of driving while distracted by smartphones and other devices. But many drivers fail to consider the dangers of driving while… Read More »