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We Speak for the Injured. We Speak for Their Families.Personal Injury attorneyRear-End Crashes In view of these statistics, you may be surprised by the results of a study conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety which challenged the commonly held belief that the vehicles we drive meet the highest of safety standards for rear impact collisions. In fact, of the seven mid-size vehicles tested by the IIHS, most received marginal or poor ratings for rear-end collisions. Insurance Institute of Highway Safety | Top Automobile Safety Pics 2009 With rear-end vehicle impact safety standards for many automobiles below average and with the high number of rear-end collisions nationwide, drivers on Florida roads are at high risk for back and neck injuries due to an automobile accident. Even minor rear-end collisions can result in serious injury to neck and back. These types of injuries can be catastrophic if the vehicle in motion was traveling at a high rate of speed. With over 31 years representing victims of rear-end collision accidents, J. Stanford Morse has the experience and expertise necessary to represent your interests in a court of law. J. Stanford Morse will aggressively fight for your rights under the law and will pursue a fair and just settlement to compensate you for your injuries. What is the most common cause of rear end collisions? The key to avoiding rear-end collisions is to keep alert and anticipate problems. FAQ: In a recent study by engineering psychologists at Georgia Tech, results of a simulated animation showed that “drivers generally aren't able to detect when the car in front of them is going slower than they are, unless the difference in speed is at least eight to ten miles an hour.” Science Daily
Red Light Runners: If you live and drive in the state of Florida, you’ve most likely encountered or witnessed a red-light runner travelling at a high rate of speed through a busy intersection. In an attempt to restrict and punish red-light runners, many states have opted to install red-light cameras at some of the busiest intersections. Florida is no exception. Critics of red-light cameras insist the installation of the devices at intersections leads to an increase in rear-end collisions. Supporters cite studies which show the incidents of rear-end collisions at the intersections is temporary and will decrease as drivers become accustomed to the cameras. Red-light cameras have both critics and supporters but each agrees that the problem of red-light runners has escalated with deadly results. Each year hundreds of pedestrians and motorists die as a result of red-light violators. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety studies and the Federal Highway Administration statistics support the fact that rear-end collisions produce far less severe injuries and less damage than the front-to-side crashes typically caused by red-light runners. If you are the victim of an accident caused by a red-light runner, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and the attorneys at J. Stanford Morse, P.A. are ready to represent your interests. Links: US Roads: Red-Light Violators: What Characteristics Do They Share? Insurance Institute of Highway Safety | Red Light Running Statistics Insurance Institute of Highway Safety | Cell Phone Statistics Insurance Institute of Highway Safety | Alcohol & Drugs National Highway Traffic Safety Commission "National Click-It or Ticket Campaign" National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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