Florida reported fewer traffic fatalities last year than at anytime since Jimmy Carter was President, according to new information released by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. However, as our Palm Beach personal injury lawyers reported on our Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog, Florida remains one of…
The Florida Highway Patrol began its winter enforcement efforts over the holidays, issuing 40,667 citations, including 474 arrests for drunk driving. Still, 56 people lost their lives in Florida car accidents during the 19-day enforcement period, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. “Our troopers worked…
In light of the utter lack of action by state politicians, Floridians are increasingly banning together to reduce the risk of distracted driving car accidents in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce and elsewhere in South Florida, the Sun-Sentinel reports. Our Port St. Lucie car accident attorneys are frequently called to fight…
Rollover accidents aren’t the most common type of passenger vehicle crash but they are considered one of the most dangerous. South Florida drivers should use common sense under certain circumstances in order to avoid a West Palm Beach rollover accident from happening. In 2009, there were 166 fatal passenger vehicle…
Drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of traffic accidents across the United States so the crackdown on driving under the influence is warranted, especially this time of the year. Before you take your first drink at your New Year’s Eve party this weekend, have a plan in place…
Parents find their teens acquiring a license to drive a bitter sweet occasion. Though they no longer have the added pressure of pick-ups and drop-offs their worry now changes to the safety of their teens on roadways. The inexperience new drivers possess can often lead to Fort Lauderdale car accidents.…
Making a choice to drive under the influence is something that happens on a daily basis across the United States. Our Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyers are well aware that the costs outweigh the rewards when it comes to making these decisions to drive under the influence. Please be responsible…
We often preach to our teens about everything from how to keep their rooms clean to keeping up with their school work so they can get into a good college. During the holidays, it might be a good time to preach to them about the dangers of driving during this…
Red-light runners come by the dozen because everyone is in such a rush these days. The problem with red-light runners is they are endangering the safety of themselves and others and they are a leading cause of car accidents in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area. Our…
The best way to learn about driver’s view of their safety behind the wheel is to ask them. The annual results offer a revealing look into the opinions drivers hold about the leading traffic safety issues of the day. Taken together, these issues are responsible for the vast majority of…