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Preventing Distracted Driving in South Florida

Published on: May 11, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 which lead to burn injuries, fractures, whiplash, spinal cord trauma, head injuries, and other catastrophic injuries. A few seconds of inattention is all it can take to affect a person’s life seriously and negatively.

Preventing Distraction on South Florida Roads

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Distracted Driving Coral Springs Collisions

Published on: April 27, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

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.

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How Davie Texting Leads to Car Crashes

Published on: April 6, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Over 600,000 drivers in America use their devices to text while driving, leading to over 400 car accidents per year. Many studies have shown that texting while driving is dangerous, increasing the risk of accident rates twentyfold.

Why Is Texting So Dangerous?

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How Do Mobile Devices Lead to Deerfield Beach Car Crashes?

Published on: February 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Today’s mobile devices have become more important than our wallets as part of our everyday life. In some cases, they can replace our wallets. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices let us communicate with others, complete work tasks on the fly, call for emergency help, pay for purchases, find our way, take photos if we’re in a car crash, and more.

But mobile devices are also a danger in the car because they can and do lead to car collisions in Deerfield Beach and across the country. The main dangers of mobile devices include:

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Stopping Coral Gables Distracted Driving Saves Lives

Published on: October 22, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Distracted driving has become a leading cause of car collisions in Coral Gables and across the country, and unfortunately the number of distractions in our lives is only increasing. When drivers are not focused on the road and on driving, even for a few seconds, they can easily cause a pedestrian accident, multiple car collision, or other tragedy.

There are plenty of distractions in our world today, from smart phones to endless to-do lists. We may be on call or get messages all day and we may even be wearing smart watches or other technology that beeps at us or demands our attention when we drive. Whenever our mind wanders behind the wheel or we remove our eyes from the road or our hands from the wheel—even for a second—a car collision can happen.

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Selfies and Car Accidents

Published on: June 26, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Across South Florida and in Hollywood, car accidents can occur for many reasons. They can occur due to drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, mechanical problems, and other issues. In many cases, collisions are preventable. Authorities say one of the current causes of car accidents involves selfies.

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How Employers Can Reduce Distracted Driving at Work

Published on: August 3, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you are a business leader or entrepreneur with employees, you may be relying on employees to run errands, take a company car to pick up clients, or otherwise may be expecting your employees to drive as part of their work. If this is the case or if you have company cars, your liability may be considerably greater. Each time your employees are in an accident, your insurance costs and overhead costs may rise. Not properly training and not taking steps to reduce distracted driving at work can also mean some of your valued team members get injured.

Distracted driving in Hollywood and Florida is a special concern at work because drivers aren’t just trying to get to their destination. They’re also often multitasking or thinking of work as a drive. This can create a situation where they can get into a distracted driving accident. Fortunately, there are things you can do as a business leader to prevent distracted driving accidents among employees:

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Car Accidents Caused by Mobile Phones and Selfies in Miami and Florida

Published on: April 29, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In late 2015, a tragic accident in Georgia claimed the life of a bystander and left another driver with permanent brain injuries. The teenager was allegedly using a popular app which awards virtual “trophies” to users who upload pictures of their speedometer while speeding. At the time of the accident, the driver was traveling 107 mph in a 55 mph zone when she crashes into another vehicle.

After the accident, the driver continued to take selfies of herself and her passenger. Both suffered only minor injuries and the driver posted a picture of herself at the hospital on her social media pages. The driver of the other car has sued both the driver and Snapchat, alleging the driver’s action and the app led to serious and permanent injuries.

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What Florida is Doing to Stop Distracted Driving

Published on: March 18, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Distracted driving in southern Florida is undeniably a problem. We’ve all seen drivers texting behind the wheel, applying makeup, eating lunch, or otherwise multitasking rather than focusing solely on the road. This is despite the fact that the dangers of distracted driving are well known.

Drivers who are distracted have slower response times and maybe taking their eyes off the road for extended periods of time, putting them – and other users of the road – at an increased risk for collisions. Many devastating accidents have been caused by drivers who were focused on another task while driving.

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How to Be a Safe Pedestrian in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: February 20, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida has the unfortunate distinction of having a higher-than-average rate of fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. In the past few years, the state has gotten serious about making the roads safer for all users – including those on foot and on bikes – but progress will not happen overnight.

In the meantime, pedestrians and motorists both have a responsibility to prevent pedestrian accidents in Hollywood and across Florida. When walking, you can stay safer with these safety tips in mind:

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