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Tickets issued by the police can indeed cause your insurance premiums to rise. When you receive a ticket for a traffic violation, such as speeding, running a red light, or reckless driving, it signals to your insurance company that you are a higher-risk driver. As a result, they may increase your insurance premiums to compensate for the increased likelihood of future claims.

Insurance companies consider various factors when determining premiums, and traffic tickets are one of the key factors that can lead to higher rates. The rationale behind this is that drivers who have received tickets in the past are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents or commit traffic violations in the future. Insurance companies use historical data to assess risk, and a driver with a history of tickets represents a higher risk.

Jonathan Perazzo, otherwise known as JP, shares one of the reasons why you shouldn’t pay for a ticket issued for a moving violation. As a car accident lawyer that confronts insurance providers on a daily basis, JP knows that paying a ticket can increase your insurance premium, simply because it makes you a less safe driver to insure.

Tickets and Other Factors that Make your Insurance Premiums Rise

IMG-20230316-WA0023-300x277A fatal accident occurred on Florida’s Turnpike in West Palm Beach, where a 33-year-old man from Miramar lost his life after his motorcycle collided with an SUV. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place at around 5:08 a.m. The motorcyclist was riding a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja in the southbound outside lane, nearing the 105.5 mile marker between 45th Street and the Beeline Highway. Simultaneously, a 72-year-old man from Weston was driving a 2022 Ford Escape SUV in the same direction and lane.

The exact cause of the accident is still being investigated, but it appears that the motorcyclist failed to notice the SUV ahead and crashed into its rear. After the collision, the motorcycle veered southwest, traveling across the outer paved shoulder. As a result, the motorcycle overturned, and the rider was thrown off. Sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue due to the severe personal injuries he sustained in the collision and its aftermath.

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the family of the deceased victim following this tragic motorcycle accident in West Palm Beach, Florida.

SOME OF THE MAIN REASONS WHY DRIVERS LOSE CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLES

There are various reasons why individuals may lose control of their vehicles, including strokes, intoxication, and vehicle malfunctions. Each of these factors can significantly impact a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely.

  1. Strokes: Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to the impairment of brain function. A stroke can affect a person’s motor skills, vision, coordination, and cognitive abilities, making it extremely dangerous to drive. If a stroke occurs while driving or just before getting behind the wheel, it can result in a sudden loss of control, putting the driver, passengers, and others on the road at risk.

HIALEAH: A driver crashed into a popular sandwich shop in Hialeah, Florida, causing significant damage to its front window. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Subway location near West 49th Street and 12th Lane.

A witness described hearing a loud thundering crash and stated that all he heard was a bam! Cellphone video footage by onlookers captured the aftermath, showing shattered glass, debris, and smoke inside the building. The witness was visiting from the Bahamas for a business trip, recounted being inside the Subway with his wife when the SUV collided with his rental van before crashing into the shop.

Employees boarded up the shop during the evening to keep the premises safe from potential looters and other unwanted guests. The witness mentioned that the driver of the SUV received medical treatment at the scene and was able to walk away from the accident scene without major injuries. The witness commented that he felt that the driver was lucky to be alive and thanked God that this accident didn’t end tragically. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by local authorities.

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HIALEAH: Police are currently examining a collision involving a Miami-Dade Police officer’s vehicle in Homestead, Florida. The incident occurred on Saturday, around 3:30 p.m., near the junction of Southwest 152nd Avenue and 328th Street. Alongside the police cruiser, a red SUV suffered damage to its front end. As a result of the crash, a significant portion of the road was closed for an extended period. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries or the cause of the accident, as authorities are still conducting their investigation. (News source: 7 News Miami)

ACCIDENTS INVOLVING POLICE VEHICLES

Police vehicles involved in car accidents can raise questions about liability and the repercussions for civilian vehicles involved. When a police vehicle is the cause of an accident, determining liability depends on various factors such as the circumstances of the incident, applicable traffic laws, and the actions of the involved parties.

heavy-cargo-3-300x294A collision occurred on the entrance ramp from the Dolphin Expressway to the Palmetto Expressway involving a large truck. Emergency responders, including Florida Highway Patrol officers and firefighters, arrived at the scene to assess the damage to the tractor-trailer, which was hanging over the guardrail. The truck lost control and crashed into the guardrail due to improper navigation of a curve, according to FHP.

Aerial footage from 7Skyforce showed the damaged trailer suspended on the ramp’s guardrail, but the driver of the truck was unharmed. The ramp had to be closed for a significant amount of time while debris was cleared and the container was removed. However, it has since reopened for northbound traffic.

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the victims following of this truck accident on the Dolphin Expressway in Florida.

IMG-20230316-WA0015-300x300Condado de Orange: Según la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida, un oficial de policía de Apopka sufrió heridas cuando un conductor se saltó un semáforo en rojo y se estrelló contra un auto de policía marcado en el Condado de Orange. El hecho ocurrió aproximadamente a las 15:30 horas. en la intersección de Orange Blossom Trail y Maitland Boulevard. Un Chevrolet Camaro viajaba hacia el oeste por la rampa de salida de Maitland Boulevard, acercándose a Orange Blossom Trail. Mientras tanto, una patrulla marcada del Departamento de Policía de Apopka se dirigía hacia el sur por Orange Blossom Trail, acercándose a Maitland Boulevard en el carril interior.

El conductor del Camaro hizo caso omiso de la luz roja y chocó con la parte delantera izquierda de la patrulla de la policía. El oficial herido fue transportado a un hospital, pero las lesiones no ponían en peligro su vida. El conductor del Camaro permaneció en el lugar y no sufrió heridas. El accidente está siendo investigado actualmente.

Nuestros pensamientos y mejores deseos están con la víctima después de este accidente en Apopka, Condado de Orange, Florida.

Screenshot-2023-03-27-114154-272x300El Departamento de Policía de Miami ha anunciado planes para un punto de control integral de DUI y una patrulla de saturación de DUI en el vecindario Upper Eastside de Miami. El objetivo de este operativo es detectar y aprehender a los conductores que se encuentran bajo los efectos del alcohol o las drogas.

El puesto de control se instalará el viernes por la noche en la rampa para botes de Pelican Harbor, específicamente en 1265 NE 79th Street. Se extenderá desde las 7 p.m. hasta la medianoche, con el objetivo de prevenir accidentes y lesiones causadas por la conducción alterada. Los oficiales de la Policía de Miami que participen en el puesto de control estarán atentos para identificar y detener a las personas que conducen bajo la influencia del alcohol. Además, emitirán multas a quienes no usen cinturones de seguridad, como parte de su enfoque de tolerancia cero a las infracciones de las leyes de tránsito.

Esta iniciativa de punto de control de DUI se alinea con varias campañas en curso, que incluyen “Maneje sobrio o hágase detener”, “Eliminemos la conducción agresiva” y “Abróchate el cinturón en Florida: haz clic o multa”. Los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley enfatizan la importancia de priorizar la seguridad de todos los automovilistas en la carretera al abstenerse de conducir bajo la influencia y garantizar el uso de cinturones de seguridad.

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