This week, Florida is celebrating National Work Zone Safety Week. This year’s theme, provided by The National Work Zone Safety Awareness Information Clearinghouse, is “Safer driving. Safer work zones.” The Florida Department of Transportation and other agencies are urging Floridians to practice safe driving habits not only through our construction…
Strong advocates for raising awareness of distracted driving, Bob and Eilene Okerblom, are currently cycling cross-country to get their message across about the dangers of traffic accidents caused by motorists who aren’t paying attention. They would know. They’ve chosen to alert young drivers of the dangers of operating a vehicle…
Weather may have been a factor in the death of a 21-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident, according to the Sun Sentinel. The Florida woman reportedly lost control of her vehicle and crashed head-on into an oncoming delivery truck. The Broward Sheriff’s Office says the driver attempted to avoid the oncoming truck…
Slow drivers who drive in the left lane are a common cause of road rage on Florida roadways for other temperamental drivers who are in a hurry and don’t have any patience. Aggressive driving behaviors often lead to car accidents in Margate or West Palm Beach. Our Fort Lauderdale personal…
Spring Break, proms and graduations are all exciting events that teens are about to embark on during this time of year. A previous post on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog reported the about the dangers teens face because it is high traffic season in Florida and they frequent…
Most teens look forward to being old enough to drive, taking the drivers’ test and enjoying the freedom that driving represents. Equally as exciting is the thought of getting their first car to drive. Parents often are faced with the dilemma of what kind of car their teen should drive…
Spring Break week in Florida is known for parties and good times for teens and college students all over the country. Florida motorists may have noticed the roadways have become more crowded this week as Spring Break season is in full swing. The next few weeks will bring a higher…
Children are more than five-times safer riding in rear-facing car safety seats than in any other seat until they reach the age of 2, according to new research conducted by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). <a href=https://www.lawofficesofdeanhfreeman.com/lawyer-attorney-1372158.html"Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys understand that consumers often rely on manufacturers to…
Young drivers are easily distracted when they get behind the wheel. But Spring Break brings out the worst in driving behaviors. Being alert could help motorists avoid a Fort Lauderdale car accident involving a drunk or distracted driver. As part of a series, Spring Break 2011, we are focusing on…
We recently completed a series of blogs about driver safety during high traffic season on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog. We reported that 18 year-olds had the highest crash rate involvement in Florida in 2009. We also reported that 17 year olds had the highest rate of fatal…