Distracted Driving Is Now More Dangerous than Drunk Driving

The State Department of Highway and Safety and Motor Vehicles reported nearly 50,000 distracted driving crashes in Florida in 2016, including 233 deaths. Drivers are twice as likely to crash “text-driving” as drunk-driving, a coalition of motoring groups and road…

Danger: Beware of Road Rage

Road rage incidents in Florida have been on the rise according to The Trace—a non-profit focusing on gun issues.  They report that Florida has the most road rage incidents, with 147 incidents, occurring between 2014 and 2016. In 2012, Florida…

Accidents Involving Uber® or Lyft® Drivers in Florida: Who’s Responsible?

If you get injured in an accident caused by a Lyft or Uber driver in Florida,  who is held responsible for your injuries? The answer may surprise you. Ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft and other Transportation Network Companies (TNC)…

Wrongful Death: Who Can Sue?

The worst situation for any family is a sudden death of a loved one especially when it is due to the carelessness or negligent behavior of another.  A wrongful death claim is a personal injury lawsuit made when someone is…

Be Aware: Dangers of Blind Spots by Zarzaur Law

Blind spots can be tricky and dangerous because they can hinder your view of another vehicle, and prevent you from seeing children or other obstacles that are behind you when backing up. Serious, sometimes fatal accidents happen due to blind…

Zarzaur Law Crash Report: 2017 Auto Accidents In Perspective

Pensacola Auto Accidents Over 37,000 people die in road crashes each year.  Unless action is taken, road traffic injuries are predicted to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…