AN EXPLANATION OF FLORIDA’S CARELESS DRIVING LAW
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that roughly 94% of all crashes are the result of human error. When a driver causes a car accident, they rarely intend to cause harm to anybody. However, the careless driving statute in
The careless driving statute in Florida is outlined in F.S. 316.1925 and states that anyone operating a vehicle on any street or highway in Florida “shall drive … in a careful and prudent manner, having regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic and all other attendant circumstances, so as to not endanger the life, limb, or property of any person.” Failure to do so is considered to be careless driving. In some cases, a careless driving case can fall under “aggressive careless driving.” Outlined in F.S. 316. 1923, careless driving is considered to be aggressive if “two or more traffic violations occur simultaneously or in succession.”
Florida doesn’t take into account the driver’s intentions. Instead, it looks at whether or not the driver was utilizing reasonable regard and due care for current road conditions and the law.
Some examples of careless driving include the following:
Failing to use due care resulting in negligence is the basic allegation in every
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Unsafely or improperly changing lanes
• Following too closely behind the vehicle in front of you • Speeding • Improperly passing another vehicle • Failing to yield the right of way to another vehicle • Violating traffic devices and signals
careless driving case. If a driver was negligent while driving, they can
be legally liable to cover some, if not
all, of the damages they caused.
For any questions or concerns regarding Florida’s careless driving law, contact us today. We are always here to help!
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INGREDIENTS
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2 chicken breasts
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10 large basil leaves, chopped
2 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed 2 canned artichoke hearts, chopped 4 tsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
“Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.” –Henry David Thoreau
1. Preheat oven to 365 F. 2. Cut a slit lengthwise to create a pocket in the middle of each chicken breast. Place the breasts on a baking sheet. 3. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, and garlic. 4. Divide the mixture in half and stuff each chicken breast pocket.
Using toothpicks, seal the edges of the pockets. 5. Season the chicken with curry, paprika, salt, and pepper, then bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F. 6. Remove the toothpicks and serve with rice, potatoes, salad, or roasted vegetables!
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