Blog Posts in November, 2013

Steer Clear of Drunk Drivers in Pinellas

Thousands of lives are lost in accidents each year involving drunk drivers . Strict laws and severe punishments appear to be ineffective in deterring drivers from driving drunk. The tips below may help you avoid a serious or fatal accident with a drunk driver if you can steer clear of drivers who: Driving considerably over or under the posted speed limits Driving erratically seemingly unable to ...

Benefits of Uninsured Motorist Coverage

A study conducted by the Insurance Research Council estimated that starting in 2010 approximately one out of every six drivers is driving their vehicles without any level of insurance coverage. Considering that all but one state, New Hampshire, requires every driver to have a minimum amount of liability car insurance coverage, and understanding accidents are unpredictable, this is an extremely ...

Determining Blame In Aviation Accidents

The two entities involved in the investigation of an aviation accident are the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Both of these agencies monitor and investigate helicopter and airplane accidents. An aviation accident is not merely one that occurs in the air or after a helicopter or airplane has landed, but it can also involve a passenger ...

How Big Are Truck Blind Spots?

Drivers need to know that large trucks have big areas around the truck referred to as “no zones” or blind spots. If you are driving too close and in the blind spots, you will not be able to see the side mirrors on the truck. This means the truck driver may not be aware that you are behind him, which could be extremely dangerous if you decide to pass, or if he finds it necessary to suddenly hit his ...

How Safe is My Seatbelt?

Drivers and passengers are continuously cautioned and taught to wear their seatbelts when in any motor vehicle. Just how safe is your seatbelt? As with any product, there are times when a seatbelt will fail, and the protection they are supposed to provide leaves someone injured or killed. Seatbelts that are Defective A few reasons for seatbelt failure, and/or defects include: The buckle releases ...