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3 Steps to Take After an Uber or Lyft Accident in Florida Posted by Scott McCullough in Personal Injury It can happen to anyone: You’re in the backseat of an Uber or a Lyft when you suddenly find yourself in the middle of a car accident that didn’t involve you.

Nearly 22 million people call Florida home, with tens of millions visiting the Sunshine State every year. If you live in, are planning to move to, or are visiting Florida, it’s important to know how South Florida compares to the rest of the state when it comes to car accidents.

Who’s at Fault When a Car Backs into Your Car? Posted by Scott McCullough in Car Accident It seems that car accidents are inevitable in Florida. Often, we hear about rear-end collisions, head-on accidents, and rollovers. But there are also accidents that occur when someone backs into you.

Fourth of July is One of the Deadliest Driving Days Posted by Scott McCullough in Car Accident Celebrating the Fourth of July is about getting together with loved ones and celebrating our nation’s independence with backyard barbeques, poolside cocktails, sparklers, and fireworks at night. Many of us envision a day spent outdoors not far from home when considering our Fourth of July holiday plans.

Autopilot Feature in Self-Driving Cars Pose a Danger to Drivers in Davie Posted by Scott McCullough in Car Accident, News Crashes across the country involving self-driving cars using the autopilot feature have raised increased scrutiny over how safe these cars are. Self-driving vehicles have become increasingly popular and are more commonly seen in Davie and other parts of South Florida today.

Broward County Working To Reduce the Spread Of COVID-19 in South Florida Posted by Scott McCullough in News As the number of coronavirus cases in individual cities in Broward County continue to rise, county leaders and the individual cities are working to enforce strong social distancing measures to keep residents safe and healthy. While more than 9,500 people in Florida have tested positive for coronavirus, South Florida has been particularly hard hit. Miami-Dade County has 3,029 cases, the most in the state, and 25 deaths from the virus.

Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Not Wearing a Seat Belt? Posted by Scott McCullough in Car Accident A car accident is a traumatic experience for anyone to go through. Depending on the seriousness of your injuries, you might be in recovery for months.

Deadly Bicycle Accidents Continue to Rise Across Davie Posted by Scott McCullough in Car Accident Bicycle accidents have long been a public safety issue in Davie. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ (FLHSMV) most recent Crash Dashboard data for 2018 shows that a total of 6,590 bicycle crashes with 160 fatalities took place in Florida.

With the start of 2020 came the beginning of Florida’s new enforcement of the Texting While Driving Law. Since 2013, texting while driving has been illegal in Florida.

We’ve all been on the road and gotten frustrated because of someone driving too slowly in the left lane. In some situations, that frustration can lead drivers to fits of road rage and aggressive driving behaviors.