Author Archives: David Shapiro
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As Carolyn White left a therapy appointment on June 12, 2014 and pulled onto Douglas Ave. in Alamonte Springs, her car was struck by the driver of a stolen vehicle. He was being pursued in a high speed chase. Rolando Martinez sideswiped her car while trying to pass around her, lost control, slammed into a… Read More »
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Rollover accidents can happen with any type of vehicle, but are more prevalent with vehicles that have a high center of gravity, such as vans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and light pickup trucks. In a rollover, the vehicle’s center of gravity shifts causing the vehicle to roll over. Often vehicles hit a pothole, curb or… Read More »
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Tire blowouts are a common cause of accidents. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing them when they are old or worn are actions drivers should take to avoid blowout accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) designates the first week of June as National Tire Safety Week and urges consumers to be “tire wise.”… Read More »