Category: Car Accident

21 Apr 2014
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
how to drive a uhaul
31 Aug 2023

How to safly drive a U-Haul

One of the significant aspects of moving is how to drive a U-Haul. It might seem intimidating, especially for first-timers, but it can be manageable with the right information and guidance from a West Palm Beach car accident lawyer. Getting…
car insurance increase
17 Aug 2023

Tips for dealing with the increase in car insurance

Many consumers face the unfortunate reality of a significant car insurance increase. This blog post will examine the issue of car insurance rate increases, exploring the factors behind it and offering practical advice on handling this trend.…
blocking fire hydrant
27 Jul 2023

When parking turns hazardous: Consequences of blocking a fire hydrant

You’re driving around in circles looking for street parking when suddenly you find the ideal spot. It’s in front of a fire hydrant, but you don’t see a no-parking sign, so you think it’s fine. Wrong! Parking in front of or otherwise…
diy car boot removal
24 Jul 2023

Steer clear: The risks and reasons to avoid DIY car boot removal

You found the perfect parking spot after circling the block, but when you complete your errand, you see a big, bright yellow boot on your car’s tire. You’re stuck, so now what? Can you take it off yourself, or should you have your car towed? There…
driving without a license vs driving without proof of license
24 Jul 2023

Understanding the distinction: Driving without a license vs. driving without proof of license

If you’re pulled over in Florida and cannot produce your driver’s license, you receive a citation. However, there’s a difference between being unable to produce the license because you don’t have it with you and being unable to produce…
how to look up a license plate
30 Jun 2023

How to look up license plate information (and what you can use it for)

Whether you want to purchase a used vehicle or track down a driver who left an accident scene, it’s important to be aware of the strict limitations on the kind of information you can obtain in a license plate search. There are also legal and…
wrong way driver alert system
30 Jun 2023

What you need to know about Florida's wrong-way driver alert system

There have been far too many wrong-way crashes in Florida over the years. In 2022 alone, more than 1,800 of these crashes claimed 128 lives. It seems that every couple of months there’s a news story about a horrible accident that kills multiple…
who is responsible if a student driver crashes
17 May 2023

Who is responsible for a student driver crash?

Learning to drive is a major milestone in a young person's life, but with newfound freedom comes responsibility. Student drivers have to learn the rules of the road, be aware of their surroundings, and make smart decisions all at once. But…
how does driving record affect insurance
15 May 2023

How a driving record could affect an insurance settlement

\\Insurance companies employ different tricks to minimize the value of a car accident settlement, including intimidating or pressuring the injured person (the plaintiff) into settling quickly. Implying that your driving record will prevent you…
26 Jan 2023

All about Florida's "Target Zero" initiative

Florida’s Target Zero traffic program is designed to reduce the number of traffic-related accidents each day. The goal is to completely eliminate the deaths and horrible life-altering injuries that are caused by car accidents on Florida roads…