A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health established a link between adults with ADHD and car crashes. The study concluded that older adults with ADHD were 74% more likely to be in a collision and 102% more likely to get traffic tickets than non-neurodivergent…
Recent polls have put Sunshine State drivers as among the top five worst in the nation. It’s not exactly the “top five” Florida would like to be in. A high rate of car accidents not only causes suffering and loss of life, but it also increases insurance rates and driving…
We’ve all experienced moments when we’re lost in our thoughts as we’re driving. However, what seems like harmless distraction can quickly turn into a dangerous situation, leading to car accidents with severe consequences. At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many car accident survivors who have suffered devastating injuries because…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Miami and across Florida. It’s also unfortunately difficult to address because it’s often invisible. At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many Miami car accident survivors who have faced serious pain and suffering after a car crash. Often,…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Florid and across the United States. But what exactly is distracted driving and how can you avoid it? Here are some things you might not know about distracted driving accidents. Distracted driving isn’t just texting. While texting and…
The split-second decisions we make when driving can help keep us safe and can keep those sharing the road with as safe as well. However, the things we do before we ever get in the car can also impact our safety on the road. Here are some ways we can…
In Westchester and other South Florida communities, new drivers take drivers’ education classes before getting their license and today many driver education programs focus on defensive driving. It is also possible to take specialized defensive driving classes, either as a new driver or as refresher courses at any time. Defensive…
Whether you live in Aventura, Miami, or anywhere in Miami-Dade county, you’ve likely seen distracted drivers on the road. Any driver who is applying makeup, texting, talking on the phone, eating, or otherwise not fully focused on driving is a danger on the road. Distracted driving can cause traffic accidents…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s the ideal time to discuss the dangers of driving without having full focus on the road. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a key cause of car collisions and serious injury in Coral Springs and across South Florida. Redefining Distracted Driving While many people…
Studies have shown that daydreaming is the number one cause of distracted driving crashes – more than cell phones or other distractions. The problem with stopping this cause of distracted driving in Oakland Park is that many motorists are not even aware when they are lost in thought. Daydreaming and…