Automobile Accidents

• Cooper Tire Under Fire

  Joe Saunders | July 24, 2006 7:33 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  It's bad enough the company has been accused of manufacturing defective tires that have led to serious injury and fatalities. It's quite another when that same company uses deceptive practices to hide such information to protect itself from a lawsuit. According to an article published in the St. Petersburg TimesAt least 21 lawsuits involving 12 deaths have been filed against Cooper Tire in...

• Summertime and Auto Accidents

  Joe Saunders | June 29, 2006 9:02 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Summertime is usually a period when families go on vacation, kids are out of school, and adults re-charge their worn batteries. Yet, it can also be a time when accidents happen. As more people take to the streets and highways, be careful for kids playing in nearby yards and parks. As the rains fall in the afternoon, be wary of slippery roads while operating your vehicle. Keep the summer a...

• ESC Key to Avoiding Auto Accident Fatalities

  Joe Saunders | June 28, 2006 8:24 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1/3 of all fatal car crashes could be avoided and rollovers could be reduced by 80% if more cars were equipped with electric stability control. ESC brakes individual wheels automatically to keep the vehicle under control.When a driver makes a sudden emergency maneuver or, for example, enters a curve too fast, the vehicle may spin out of...

• If You Want to Go Without a Helmet, Pay More Insurance

  Joe Saunders | June 26, 2006 9:24 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Today's St. Petersburg Times featured a provocative editorial concerning the repeal of the motorcycle helmet law by Gov. Jeb Bush in 2000. Since that repeal, motorcycle deaths in Florida have soared. The paper's editorial points out that if people choose to act foolishly, they should pay more in insurance so that the average taxpayer isn't saddled with the consequences of such foolishness. ...

• Don't Rely on Your Insurance Company to Protect You in the Event of an Auto Accident

  Joe Saunders | June 23, 2006 6:07 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  If you've been involved in an auto accident, you know the sad truth. Your auto insurance company doesn't always act "like a good neighbor". The truth is that the auto insurance company is often too busy trying to deny your claim or minimize the amount of money they pay you to actually assist you with your claim. Just this past legislative session, the insurance lobby spent countless millions...

• Car Crashes Can Cause Permanent Brain Injury

  Joe Saunders | June 21, 2006 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Auto accidents can cause injuries to all parts of the body. Yet, the most significant injury usually results when the brain is traumatized as a result of the car crash impact. Symptoms of such head injuries include loss of vision, loss of cognitive ability, hearing loss, alteration of smell and taste, and endocrine/glandular dysfunction. Especially in cases of moderate and severe brain...

• After an Auto Accident Get a Lawyer

  Joe Saunders | June 20, 2006 7:35 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  There is a disturbing trend that affects millions of Americans who've been injured in an auto accident. Their own insurance companies are pushing them to resolve their claims without speaking with an attorney. In most instances, this is an injustice to the auto accident victim. The whole purpose of auto insurance is to protect the injured in the event of an accident. That's why we pay those...

• Slow Down and Save Lives on I-75

  Joe Saunders | May 30, 2006 10:24 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Speeding is a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. At 70 mph, a driver is traveling at 102 feet per second. At 80 mph, the rate increases to 117 feet per second. Given that the average reaction time is about three seconds, that means a car going 70 mph will travel about 305 feet -- the length of a football field...

• Sarasota Car Accidents

  Joe Saunders | May 09, 2006 6:21 AM | 0 CommentsSarasota, FL

  Those of us who live or work in the Sarasota area know the dangers of driving in the early morning fog and mist. This is the time of year when morning commuters face a rising sun and early morning fog. Caution is the key when driving in these situations-especially when traffic is heavy.