We tend to post frequently about teen drivers on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog because we want parents and teens to stay informed. We are also hopeful we can be of help to you in making smart decisions and reducing the risks of teen car accidents in Weston,…
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Fort Pierce Car Accident Attorneys Examine County Comparison of 2010 Crash Statistics
Our Broward County car accident lawyers are compiling a county comparison of crash statistics in our area to determine which cities appear to be safer for motorists. We have been examining 2010 crash statistics recently released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The report covers crash…
Driving Behaviors Examined to help Reduce Driver Distraction in St. Lucie Car Accidents
You may remember earlier this year when we reported on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog that Toyota Motor Corporation lost millions of dollars for failing to report vehicles that were mass-produced with faulty floor mats and accelerator pedals. Defective vehicles can cause serious injury in a St. Lucie…
Reduce the Risks of Breakdowns and Roadside Accidents in Miami, Fort Pierce and Elsewhere
Driver’s education courses may prepare young drivers for the rules of the road but a recent survey indicates teens are pretty clueless when it comes to car maintenance and safety checks on their vehicles. Failing to take care of a vehicle properly can increase the chances of being involved in…
Child Seats Can Reduce Risk of Injury in Pompano Beach Car Accidents
Car accident attorneys in Hollywood, Port St. Lucie and Pompano Beach want to remind parents that next week is a good time to ask questions about the proper use of your child’s safety seat. That’s because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is holding its annual Child Passenger Safety Week…
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Run Over by Car While Waiting for the Bus
Officers are looking into a Miami pedestrian accident that killed a man who was patiently waiting for the city bus to arrive at his stop. The accident happened on Northwest Avenue on 107th Avenue shortly before 10:00 p.m., according to Local 10. The 67-year-old male pedestrian was sitting on a…
Officials Seeing Too Many Distracted Driving-Related Car Accidents in South Florida
Distracted driving car accidents in Vero Beach, Lake Worth and elsewhere took the lives of more than 5,400 people in 2009. Officials believe this number to be even higher because not all accident causes were properly reported to officers. To help raise awareness about the dangers of these types of…
Seat Belts Still One of the Most Effective Ways to Prevent Injury in Riviera Beach Car Accidents
According to the Sun Sentinel, Representative Irv Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, has been a long-time advocate for safe driving habits. The wave of advocacy came after his teenage daughter was killed in a 1996 car accident. His daughter was reportedly not wearing a seat belt during the time of the accident.…
Labor Day Campaign Urges Drivers to Drive Sober or Risk Injuries in a Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is just as simple as it sounds. Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on impaired drivers in hopes of minimizing drunk driving accidents in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and statewide between August 19 – September 5. Our Fort Pierce accident lawyers wish everyone…
Drowsy Drivers a Bigger Cause of Car Accidents in Port St. Lucie than Statistics Show
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently conducted a study on the effects of fatigued driving and found that roughly five percent of surveyed drivers admitted that they’ve fallen asleep behind the wheel at least once over the last month. Many experts believe that this number may even…