On June 28, 2008, a car wreck occurred in Florida that injured ten motorcyclists and resulted in twelve people being sent to area hospitals. Four motorcyclists were seriously injured and needed to be air lifted to a Florida medical center.

The car wreck was caused by a car that drifted into oncoming traffic, causing it to collide with the motorcyclists.

Motorcyclists are at a higher risk for injury during a car wreck. This is because they do not have the protection that is provided by crashworthy features in a vehicle. In addition, because of a combination of the smaller scale of a motorcycle and driver distraction, many drivers are not aware of their presence.

Car wreck attorneys are helping those who have been seriously injured because of car wrecks caused by negligence.

With the busy travel and vacation season upon us, remember to buckle up, be aware of your surroundings, and don’t drink and drive.  If you or a loved one have the misfortune of being involved in a wreck, call the attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP at 1-800-460-0606 to discuss your legal rights.

Florida state lawmakers have proposed legislation that will require teenagers to pass a mandatory driver’s ed course before they will be eligible to get their driver’s license.

Drivers between the ages of 16-18 are responsible for the highest car wreck rate. Teenagers are also involved in the highest level of fatal car wrecks.

The bill is sponsored by Kevin Ambler who explains that the bill is intended to help protect teenagers.

In 2006 alone, over 130 teenage drivers were killed in car wrecks. Ambler believes that at least two-thirds of those deaths could have potentially been avoided had the driver had proper education.

The writing of the bill was assisted by a 17 year-old who believes that enacting such legislation will help save the lives of many teenagers.

In order to fund the driver’s ed classes, the price of a driver’s license would be raised.

Before the bill comes into effect, it must be approved by a house committee.

Car wreck attorneys are currently working on cases that involve serious injury or fatality due to the negligence of another.