Monthly Archives: August 2020
Back to School Safety Tips to Prevent Pedestrian and Car Accidents
With ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, back to school preparations are somewhat different in Daytona this year. In addition to stocking up on notebooks and pens, parents are also making sure children have face masks and plenty of hand sanitizer. School districts are offering virtual options for those who have concerns about social… Read More »
Drunk Driving Accidents In Daytona Beach: Ways To Protect Yourself
Despite the aggressive actions of law enforcement officials and the serious penalties drivers face, drunk driving continues to be a major cause of car accidents in Daytona Beach. A nationwide campaign during the month of August calls attention to the dangers and the steps drivers can take to protect themselves and their passengers. Drive… Read More »
DUI Charges In Daytona Beach: How Much Is Too Much To Drink?
Drunk driving is a major problem in Daytona Beach. As a result, police are vigilant in patrolling local roads and highways. If you plan on going to a place where you will be drinking, make arrangements for getting home safely. Getting behind the wheel after having any amount of alcohol could result in DUI… Read More »
Know The Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and How To Stop It
Keeping up with the demands of work, personal obligations, and the needs of your family while also attending to older loved ones can prove challenging. To ensure they get the level of care they need, placing them in a nursing home is often the best available option. While you trust nursing homes to treat… Read More »
Five Common Types of Car Accidents and How They Happen
Car accidents in Daytona Beach can leave you and your passengers suffering serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Determining how a crash or collision happened and the contributing factors involved is key to getting the compensation you need to recover in a claim. The following details five common types of car accidents in our area… Read More »
Are More Dangerous Storms in the Offing?
Hurricane season is expected to get even busier in the Atlantic basin as we approach the middle of August. And, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this could be a particularly dangerous hurricane season due to cooling waters in the Pacific. A story in the Palm Beach Post reports that the… Read More »
Fay a Sign of How Dangerous Tropical Storms Can Be
Tropical Storm Fay recently struck New York and New Jersey, dropping buckets of rain and punishing everyone with high winds. The storm made landfall about 10 miles northeast of Atlantic City before moving up the state and into New York. This storm is a reminder of how even relatively “weak” tropical storms can cause… Read More »
Government Plan to Protect Florida Keys Includes Buyouts
Some areas of Florida are more prone to hurricane damage than others. The Florida Keys, in particular, have been devastated by recent storms. And with sea levels rising, the government anticipates that the Keys could experience even more destruction. The Miami Herald published a story summarizing a $5.5 billion plan by the U.S. Army… Read More »