You take a calculated risk every time you start your car. But some cars are statistically more dangerous than others. From crash test results to safety recalls, various factors contribute to determining which cars pose the most significant risks to their occupants and...
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TMJ injuries in the aftermath of an auto crash
Driving in Florida can sometimes be hazardous, and you can wind up in a car accident even if you are a safe and responsible driver. Auto accidents can lead to many serious injuries and conditions, and not all of them are immediately obvious. A TMJ injury, or an injury...
Everyone should know about Florida’s Good Samaritan overdose law
It can be terrifying to witness someone suffering what appears to be a drug overdose. This situation can be even more frightening if you’re in possession of illegal drugs while it’s unfolding. Unfortunately, that fear has caused too many people to panic and run from...
When can the state install an IID on your vehicle in Florida?
A court conviction for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in Florida can lead to serious repercussions. One such repercussion may include the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. This device, akin to a breath test,...
Florida’s cocaine laws and possible defenses to a charge
If you face cocaine charges in Florida, it can turn your life upside down. Depending upon the type of drug, possessing even small quantities could carry severe consequences. These are Florida’s cocaine laws and what to expect if you’re arrested. Cocaine possession...
Road deaths fell slightly in 2023 according to the NHTSA
Florida motorists may be interested to learn that car accident fatalities across the country fell by 3.6% to 40,990 in 2023, according to preliminary data released on April 1 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If the figures are confirmed, it would...
How the legal system is responding to the influx of xylazine
Florida and other states are battling a drug epidemic. Most people have heard of drugs like marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines, to name a few. However, a relatively new player, xylazine, is adding a new challenge for the legal system and law enforcement. What is...
3 ways parents can help after a college student’s spring break arrest
Spring break is a valuable pause in the class schedule that high school and college students often look forward to with great anticipation. Some young adults even plan special spring break trips, and many of them get a little too wild on their vacations. Some...
What happens to your security clearance after a DUI?
Being convicted of driving under the influence in Florida can mess up a lot of things in your life, including jobs that require a security clearance. Security clearance is a special permission some jobs need, especially if they involve national security or secret...
2 types of court cases stemming from drunk driving crashes
Drunk driving crashes are serious matters because they can lead to innocent people being injured and to an impaired driver facing criminal charges. Many people don’t realize that an impaired driving crash can also lead to two different types of court cases for an...