Category Archives: Car Accidents
Night Driving Risks
Earlier sunsets are one sure sign of fall in Brandenton. The impact is even more dramatic after we ‘fall back’ an hour from daylight savings time. This leaves many people having to drive home from work or run errands in the dark, a major problem for some drivers. Even if your night vision is… Read More »
Winter Tourism and Traffic: How Out of Towners Increase Bradenton Car Accident Risks
Tourism brings a flood of families to our area during the summer months, but winter in Bradenton is popular too. People travel to the area on vacation, to visit with loved ones over the holidays, or to beat the frigid temperatures up north for the season. While out of towners add to the local… Read More »
Post Traumatic Stress Common After Car Accidents
Car accidents are sudden, often violent events that can leave victims suffering potentially life threatening injuries. In the aftermath, it is not uncommon for victims to struggle with memories of the crash or collision and to experience feelings of reliving the event. Unfortunately, many fail to talk about their symptoms and may doubt themselves… Read More »
Distracted Parents: Putting Child Safety First
Parents today have numerous demands on their time. Between work, social life, and other family obligations, it is easy for parents to get distracted and not provide the level of attention children deserve. This can impact your child’s behaviors and has tragic consequences behind the wheel. Distracted driving is a leading cause of car… Read More »
How Aggressive of a Driver Are You?
Dealing with traffic and the actions of other drivers is one of those things that can cause otherwise rational people to lose their tempers. Unfortunately, doing so increases your risks of being involved in a car accident in Bradenton. It also increases the likelihood of causing serious injuries to yourself, your passengers, and others… Read More »
Minor Traffic Infractions Can Result in Major Car Accident Injuries
Reckless driving behaviors, such as being under the influence and speeding, can lead to traffic tickets resulting in heavy fines, driving suspensions, and other penalties. They are also a major contributing cause of car accidents in Bradenton, resulting in serious injuries. As a recent crash shows, even seemingly minor traffic infractions can endanger the… Read More »
Be Aware of Car Accident Concussion Risks
Concussions are one of the most common types of car accident injuries. They are also one of the most potentially dangerous. They can happen in any type of crash or collision that involves a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. The symptoms are subtle but even in relatively minor cases, concussions can have… Read More »
Head On Car Accident in Bradenton Leaves Three Injured
There are a variety of ways car accidents can occur. The type of collision plays a role in the severity of injuries suffered. It can also provide clues as to the underlying causes and what reckless driving behaviors may have been to blame. Head on collisions are among the most dangerous. After a recent… Read More »
Take Extra Precautions to Prevent Car Accidents During Adverse Weather Conditions
While Bradenton missed major impacts due to recent hurricane Dorian, it is important to keep in mind that we are at the height of hurricane season. In addition to any storms that may come our way, there are likely to be frequent afternoon showers throughout the month of September. Wet road conditions and even… Read More »
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
For Bradenton residents, warm weather will linger clear through the fall and early winter months. However, Labor Day is still considered the official end of summer, meaning an onslaught of tourists and traffic activity. National safety agencies are taking advantage of this end of season rush to call attention to one of the biggest… Read More »
