Recent Posts in Distracting Driving Accidents Category

Can Apps Help Prevent Distracted Driving?

Feb 18, 2020 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

It may seem counterintuitive, but “yes!” Certain apps on your phone can help prevent distraction while driving. Some take away the temptation to text and drive, others read your texts and emails out ...
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The Week in Torts - Cases from the Week of January 17, 2020

Feb 4, 2020 • Julie Littky-Rubin

Can hands-free cell phone use be punitive? FLORIDA LAW WEEKLY VOLUME 45, NUMBER 2 CASES FROM THE WEEK JANUARY 17, 2020 PROHIBITION DENIED WHERE DEFENDANT ARGUED THAT JUDGE WAS BIASED AGAINST IT ...
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Important Information for Parents of Teenage Drivers

Jul 8, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Teenagers are at the greatest risk of being involved in a serious accident when they are first learning to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states motor vehicle ...
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Florida Among Nation's Leaders for Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Apr 1, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

As one of the largest and most populous states in the nation, Florida is no stranger to high rates of motor vehicle accidents . Unfortunately, the state has become one of the nation’s leaders in a few ...
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About No-Fault Law in Florida

Jan 21, 2019 • Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin

Florida is a “no-fault” state, which means drivers are required to have a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and $10,000 in property damage liability. PIP provides ...
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Distracted Driving & Cell Phone Laws in Florida

Jul 5, 2018 • Clark Fountain Staff

In several of our blog posts, we’ve discussed distracted driving and the devastating consequences it can have. This includes discussions about texting and driving , one of the most alarming and ...
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U.S. Falls Behind Other Nations in Vehicle Design Regulation for Pedestrian Safety

Apr 18, 2018 • Clark Fountain

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable individuals on public roads, having nothing to protect them from suffering serious injuries or death when they are involved in accidents with motor vehicles. ...
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