Hurricane Sandy, The Aftermath
Posted: 5/16/2013 9:39:52 AM
The impact of Hurricane Sandy on the east coast, mainly New Jersey was, beyond devastating and sadly immense damage remains. Some things lost cannot be replaced by money as easily as others. Homes can be rebuilt and material items can be replaced but memories and family treasures cannot. The immense damage to the coast will take years to rebuild and some parts...
Boating and Life Jackets Go Hand in Hand
Posted: 5/11/2013 5:56:20 AM
With summer just around the corner the thoughts of vacations, swimming and boating are on just about everyone’s mind, especially here in Tampa. For some people there is nothing better than sitting on a boat in the middle of the water on a beautiful summer day. When the time.....
The Importance of Seat Belts
Posted: 5/9/2013 10:12:41 AM
Every state with the exception of New Hampshire requires drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts when riding in motor vehicles. Seat belts have been proven over and over to save lives and while statistics say 88% of people where seat belts there is still that small 12% who refuse. Refusing to buckle up plays a role in more motor vehicle fatalities than any other activity. Three out of four people....
The Importance of Motorcycle Helmet Safety, Law or Not!
Posted: 5/3/2013 8:18:46 AM
In Florida it is not a requirement to wear a helmet while riding or operating a motorcycle as long as you are 21 years of age and have a minimum of $10,000 in health insurance coverage. That right there should be an indicator that even though its not a law to wear a helmet, riding without one is a pretty big risk to take. This law came into effect on July 1, 2000. Since there there has been a 48.6% increase in...
You May Be Insured, But is the Person Behind You?
Posted: 4/30/2013 4:51:24 AM
Sadly not everyone in this world makes the right or responsible choice. This can be extremely serious, especially when it comes to driving. Statistics say that almost 25% of Florida drivers are uninsured. That is a dangerously high percentage. Besides that there are people who opt for minimal coverage which could mean bad news for you if they injure you or do serious damage to your car. If you are involved in an accident with someone who has no coverage or the bear minimum you are most likely going to be liable for all of the medical expenses and other damages you incur. You can avoid this risk by purchasing uninsured motorist coverage (UIM). This also covers you in the event of being the victim of a hit and run driver that cannot be traced.
