Florida: The Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians

Florida is the deadliest state for pedestrians: A 2017 study found eight of 10 most dangerous cities are located in Florida. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety Facts, “On average, a pedestrian is killed every 1.5 hours in traffic crashes.”…

Golf Carts and the False Sense of Security

Relative speed and a distorted sense of safety are some of the reasons why golf cart accidents are on the rise. The emerging problem is attributed to the fact that golf carts are no longer used only on the golf…

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…

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)…

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…