There’s an interesting photo posted on the NewTimes. It’s a picture of an alligator crossing the street in a local South Florida neighborhood. It’s not that it’s an alligator in the road that’s drawing attention of residents in the area, but it’s the fact that the alligator is properly using…
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Thirteen Killed in South Florida Car Accidents in 24-Hours
There were thirteen people and an unborn child killed in recent car accidents in South Florida. What’s most alarming about these fatalities is that they all happened within a 24-hour period. According to The Miami Herald, the deadliest accident killed four people in Miami-Dade in an accident on the Gratigny…
Don’t Blame Florida Pedestrians for High Injury Risk
Florida pedestrians are some of the most endangered in the country. As The New York Times put it in an article last year: “Any pedestrian in Florida knows, walking in this car-obsessed state can be as tranquil as golfing in a lightning storm.” And yet, less-than-accurate information is being peddled…
International Walk to School Day Raises Awareness of School-Aged Pedestrian Accidents in Port St. Lucie, Nation
Our West Palm Beach pedestrian accident attorneys want you to know that today is International Walk to School Day. This yearly event started back in 1997, and is designed to raise awareness about safer roadways and safer pedestrian habits among children. In 2002, there were more than 3 million people…
Miami, Fort Lauderdale lead nation in most dangerous metro areas for pedestrian accidents
My Fox Tampa Bay reported recently about the near tragic pedestrian accident on Florida Avenue. The female pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the street. The driver fled from the scene but was tracked down by police after a witness called 911, followed the escaping vehicle, and gave…
Orlando cited as worst city for pedestrian accidents — Miami-Fort Lauderdale third-worst
From Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, pedestrian accidents are a year-round danger in South Florida. In fact, NBC2 reports that Orlando is the worst city in the nation for pedestrian accidents. The Florida Highway Patrol also reports hit-and-run accidents are occurring with increasing frequency.…
Fatal Fort Lauderdale car accidents involving children a continuing cause for concern
Car accidents in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere continue to be the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14, according to the latest information released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Our West Palm Beach injury lawyers know there are many reasons for these tragic accidents, including…
Pair of Palm Beach school bus accidents a reminder of dangers faced by motorists and passengers
The bus driver blamed for a Palm Beach school bus accident has twice been disciplined and has received three speeding tickets in his three years as a bus driver for the school district, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The 54-year-old driver struck a 17-year-old as he was crossing Seminole Pratt-Whitney Road, according…