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Fewer People Killed on Florida’s Roads in 2010

The numbers still aren’t good, but the number of traffic fatalities in Florida hit a three-decade low in 2010, according to a new report from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

In 2010, 2,430 people died in traffic crashes in our state. That’s the lowest number since 1978, even though Florida’s population has doubled, department officials said. Law enforcement officers say more people are using seatbelts, and that is helping to save lives.

Unfortunately, one of the deadliest roads in Florida is right in our backyard. About 20 people each year die on U.S. Highway 19 in Pinellas County, an analysis by The Tampa Tribune found. Some parts of the highway carry 80,000 vehicles a day. Drivers often have to use middle turn lanes, and pedestrians have trouble making it across the busy road in the amount of time allotted by the traffic lights.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 5 and 34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Heading out? Check this website to see if there are any traffic crashes on your route.

http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/

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Have questions? Join us for “Ask A Lawyer Day” on Feb. 15

When you’ve been in an auto accident, there are always two huge questions: What is my case worth and how long will it take to settle?

During our “Ask A Lawyer Day” on Feb. 15, we’ll guide you through the process.  We’ll explain why a hospital will ask you for your auto insurance information, even if your own vehicle wasn’t involved in the crash.  We’ll explain how Florida’s no-fault insurance system works, and how we navigate it so the at-fault driver’s insurance company pays what it should.

Many people want to know if their insurance premium will go up, even if they didn’t cause the accident.  They also want to know who will pay for their rental car while their vehicle is being repaired.  At Reeder & Nussbaum, our goal is to get you back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.  We arrange for the rental car, we help you get the medical treatment you need, and we negotiate with the auto insurance companies to maximize the amount you can collect.

Whether you’ve been involved in a car crash, or just want to be prepared for the future, it’s good information to know.  Call us at 877-449-ATTY (2889)  for an appointment or just stop in between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Feb. 15 at our main office, 2201 4th Street North, Suite G, St. Petersburg,
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FHP Releases Results from Holiday Enforcement Campaign

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested almost 500 people for driving under the influence during the state’s holiday law enforcement campaign called, “Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest.”

The campaign started Dec. 16 and ended Jan. 3. During those 19 days, the Florida Highway Patrol added extra road patrols to identify unsafe drivers.  Here’s a look at the results:

Total Citations: 40,667

DUI Arrests: 474

Speeding Citations: 13,705

Safety Belt Citations: 3,848

Traffic-Related Fatalities: 56

Motorist Assists: 13,260

Should you see an aggressive or impaired driver, or should you require roadside assistance, you can call *FHP from your cell phone for help. It is also important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer if you have been involved in an accident. Program our number at Reeder & Nussbaum into your cell phone: 877-449-ATTY (2889) . We answer the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Se habla español.


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Our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers understand the importance of providing clients with professional legal service. We are former insurance defense attorneys now working to protect the interests of injured people. We invite you to read how our experience can help you.

Marc B. Nussbaum

Andrew Douglas Reeder

We take out of state cases.

The personal injury law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum, P.A., is located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and serves the communities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Pete Beach, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, Dade City, Lakeland, Plant City, Anna Maria, Palmetto, Sarasota, Crystal River, Inverness, Ocala, Fort Myers, Orlando, Clearwater Beach, Gulf Port, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, and South Pasadena, as well as Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Sarasota County, Pasco County, Manatee County, Hernando County, and Polk County.

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