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Teenagers are inherently inexperienced drivers. This inexperience often leads to serious, sometimes deadly accidents. If you were injured in a crash caused by a teenage driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At our Law Offices, our Miami car accident attorneys understand the intense physical and emotional pain that often follows from a serious car crash. We will make every effort to help you get a fair resolution in your case.

This year, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day spans 98 days. Statistics show that during this time, there is an increased risk of dying in a car accident for teens. The percentage of teens who drink and drive has decreased by more than half in the past 25 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, 16-20-year-old drivers are 17 times more likely to die in motor vehicle accidents when their blood alcohol content is 0.08 percent than drivers who have not been drinking.

During each summer month, an average of 260 teenagers are killed in car crashes, an increase of more than a quarter compared with the other seasons. In fact, according to one estimate, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. An increase in summer deaths may take place for a number of reasons. For one, teenagers are not in school and are spending more time on the road driving around with their friends, which can also make them prone to distractions from within the car. Additionally, teenagers may be experimenting with drugs and alcohol more during the summer months, which, when mixed with driving, can lead to devastating consequences.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you need to seek the help of a seasoned Miami car accident attorney who can help. At our Law Offices, we are dedicated to providing personalized attention throughout the entire legal process.

A new report released by a legal referral site, which analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), found that Saturday is most dangerous day of the week to drive. The safest day to be on the road, according to the report, is Tuesday. The analysis found that 6,802 people were killed on Saturday out of the 37,461 road deaths that took place in 2016. That was 53 percent higher than the 4,444 deaths that occurred on a Tuesday. The second and third deadliest days on the road were Friday with 5,826 deaths and Sunday with 5,809 deaths. The report also found that the afternoon rush hour period is actually more dangerous than the morning commute.

There could be a number of reasons for this trend. More people tend to be on the roads during the weekends, and drivers are also potentially more careless during these times. Drunk driving seems to be a major reason. NHTSA data reveal that 28 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2016 involved drivers with blood alcohol concentrations of 0.08 percent or higher, the legal limit in Florida and throughout the country. More drunk driving deaths take place on the weekend and at night. Speeding was another major factor in car crash-related deaths.

When a driver chooses to get behind the wheel despite being extremely tired or sleepy, that driver puts everyone else on the road at risk. If you have been injured due to the negligence of a drowsy driver, you need to speak with an experienced Miami car accident attorney. At our Law Offices, we are committed to representing clients who have been hurt or have lost a loved one in a car accident caused by drowsy driving.

A shocking surveillance video released by the Florida Highway Patrol shows an SUV speeding into a toll plaza, sending one of the passengers flying through the air and into a tollbooth. The man miraculously survived, although the full extent of his injuries is not known. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The accident took place near St. Cloud in Osceola County at around 7:15 am on June 3. The Cadillac shown in the video was approaching the tollbooth at full speed when it crashed into a barrier, causing a man to be ejected from the vehicle.

Police believe the accident took place because the driver of the car had fallen asleep. There were 5 passengers in the car, and all of them survived after being rushed to a nearby hospital for their injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol says it released the video to warn others about the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt as well as the risk of harm associated with drowsy driving.

Single-vehicle accidents can lead to serious and lifelong injuries that can be extremely costly to treat. If you have been injured in a single-vehicle crash, you may be entitled to compensation. At our Law Offices, our Miami car accident lawyers can help you understand your options and figure out how to proceed in your case. While our goal is to settle every case in a timely manner, we are prepared to vigorously advocate for you at trial if necessary.

Last month, a Lake City woman died in a single-car crash when the car crossed over the road’s shoulder and hit a culvert. Upon impact, the car flipped a number of times and ultimately landed on its roof. The woman inside was ejected from the car and died at the scene of the crash. Three others in the car suffered serious injuries. Each of the passengers was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident except for the woman ejected from the car.

Unfortunately, single-car accidents are quite common. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, approximately 55 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths in 2016 occurred in single-vehicle crashes. In Florida, there were 1,670 deaths caused in single-vehicle crashes in 2016, making up 53 percent of the total accident deaths in the state. A single-vehicle accident is a type of road accident in which only one vehicle is involved.

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Drivers of motor vehicles have a legal obligation to drive safely, which includes following traffic laws. This obligation includes determining that a movement, such as changing lanes, can be made without endangering others. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident caused by an improper lane departure, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami car crash attorneys can analyze the facts of your case and help you determine your legal rights and options.

Any time a car veers out of its designated lane, there is a significant risk that an accident will occur. Unfortunately, lane departure accidents are more common than you may think. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, approximately 25,000 fatalities are caused by lane departure crashes each year. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration found that over 18,000 individuals died in lane departure crashes in 2013 when a driver left his or her lane and either crossed the center line into oncoming traffic or went off the edge of the road altogether. A lane departure accident can happen for any number of reasons, including but not limited to:

• Excessive speeding;

Car accidents are always scary, but imagine driving down the road only to realize that there is a vehicle driving toward you in the wrong direction. That situation could lead to a serious, even deadly head-on collision. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a wrong-way accident, you need to reach out to an experienced Miami car crash attorney who can help. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we are committed to helping our clients seek the compensation they deserve for their injuries.

Earlier this month, a 98-year-old man killed two teenagers as he drove his RV the wrong way on a Florida road and caused a head-on collision with a pick up truck. The two teenagers, who were both wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident, were pronounced dead at the scene. The man was rushed to the hospital and was last reported to be in critical condition. He had a passenger in the RV, a 75-year-old woman, who also suffered serious injuries. At the time of the tragic accident, the two girls who were killed were on their way to a BBQ dinner.

Wrong-way driving takes place when a person drives against the direction of traffic. This is a serious mistake and can lead to serious, even fatal accidents. Wrong way driving most often results in head-on collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that wrong way drivers are involved in 1.5 percent of overall deadly crashes. In addition, NHTSA data reveal that, on average, about 350 people are killed each year nationwide in wrong-way freeway accidents. In Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation reports that 280 wrong-way accidents killed 75 victims on Florida highways between 2009 and 2013.

Car accidents can be extremely serious, resulting in injuries and sometimes death. Electric cars are no exception. If you believe you have been injured due to a defective electric vehicle, you need to reach out to a Miami car accident attorney. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we understand how to investigate and establish auto defects. With years of experience, you can rest assured that we will provide detail-oriented and personalized representation at every step of the way.

A Tesla Model X recently crashed through two separate walls of a Florida gym. The vehicle almost hit a man who was just stepping off a treadmill, but fortunately he did not get hurt. No one, including the driver, was injured in the incident. The driver of the car told authorities that she hit the brakes, but the car kept accelerating on its own.

Unfortunately, this is not the first report of a Tesla accelerating on its own and resulting in a crash. In 2016, there were a series of similar claims. Almost all of those cases took place in parking lots as the driver pressed the brake to come to a complete stop, but the vehicle sped up and crashed instead. Tesla investigated those claims, and data logs revealed that the drivers had pressed the accelerator pedal in those cases.

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