If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, your health should be your top priority. So, once you check to ensure everyone is all right and call 911 to report the collision, take photos of the accident scene, your car and the other person's car as soon as...

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Common causes of indoor slip and fall accidents
It doesn't matter if you're in an office building, grocery store, shopping mall or anywhere else, it's critical that you always take care to protect your safety.Understanding the most common causes of indoor slip and fall accidents allows you to do just that. Here are...
Staying home doesn’t mean your motorcycle has to…but be careful!
Spring is here, and the temperatures are perfect for a motorcycle ride. It's nice getting out on the open road in the Tampa Bay area. Riding your motorcycle may be one of a few places where you feel free from the confines of your home during this difficult time. Have...
Do you know the 4 primary principles of defensive driving?
Anyone can throw around the phrase "defensive driving" but there's a big difference between saying something and doing it. If you don't know what it means to drive defensively, there's no better time than now to learn. With a change in your approach, you'll feel more...
Are you familiar with underride and override accidents?
When driving in close proximity to commercial trucks, it's critical to take extra precautions to avoid an accident. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) lists underride and override crashes as the most-deadly accidents involving trucks.Underride accidents...
What are the most common distractions among truckers?
Truck drivers spend countless hours on the road. While many truckers receive extensive training on everything from safety to defensive driving, it doesn't mean they'll never make mistakes while behind the wheel.Distracted driving is a major concern in the trucking...
Do you know how to drive safely during summer storms?
With Florida's storm season fast approaching, there may be times when you have no choice but to drive in windy conditions. Do you know how to handle your vehicle when it's really windy and raining like crazy?Even if you have experience driving in poor conditions,...
Post-accident recovery: The differing levels of spinal injuries
Serious car accidents, perhaps especially ones in which an 18-wheeler is involved, tend to cause more catastrophic injuries. Sadly, there is no way to accurately predict what types of injuries each occupant of the vehicle will suffer. Some people will walk away,...
Do these things to drive safely around commercial trucks
You can do your very best to avoid close contact with commercial trucks on the road, but there will be times when you have no choice but to drive in close proximity to these vehicles. There is simply no way around it.For this reason, it's critical that you understand...
How to take care of yourself as a caregiver for a loved one
Nothing can prepare you for the aftermath of an accident that leaves a loved one with a spinal cord injury. Whether the injury left your spouse, parent or child with total or partial paralysis, you may find yourself in the role of a primary caregiver.Your commitment...