Blog Category - Distracted Driving

Oct

Cell Phone Driving Laws in Florida: What You Need to Know

Distracted driving remains a leading cause of traffic crashes across Florida. Lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 1318 to strengthen penalties for mobile device use behind the wheel. However, the bill did not pass. Florida still enforces cell phone driving laws. These laws can make...

Oct

Distracted Driving Awareness: Stay Safe on Florida Roads

April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month reminds all Florida drivers to stay focused behind the wheel. Distracted driving awareness is crucial because distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents, often resulting in serious injuries. If a distracted driver has harmed you...

Oct

Distracted Driving Dangers During the Holidays

Busy holiday schedules add excitement to the air. They also bring increased risks on the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in Florida. Holiday preparations, and the chaos they bring, amplify the danger on the road. Activities like checking your ph...

Oct

Admitting Liability: What Are The Consequences For My Personal Injury Claim?

When involved in a personal injury claim, one crucial aspect is admitting liability. If a drunk and/or distracted driver hits you, they may readily admit fault. What are the implications of their admission for your claim? If you are a victim of a drunk driving accident, you may d...

Oct

Texting While Driving: What Is Against the Law in Florida?

Texting while driving became a primary offense under Florida law on January 1, 2020. The new law bans not only texting but also any other form of typing on a mobile device, such as emailing, note-taking or any other form of manually tapping the keys of your mobile phone to send o...

Oct

Florida Governor Signs Legislation Meant to Crack Down on Texting and Driving

Florida recently passed legislation that would make a major change to the way the state treats texting and driving. The new law was passed by the Florida Legislature during its most recent session and was signed by Governor DeSantis. When it goes into effect on July 1, this new l...

Oct

Florida Distracted Driving Bill Advances

The Florida Senate bill that would allow law enforcement to pull over drivers for texting and driving passed its final Senate committee last week. This is the farthest a distracted driving bill has gone in the Florida Legislature. Senate Bill 76 passed the Rules Committee last We...