A woman from Fort Lauderdale was recently admitted to the hospital after a serious motorcycle accident — and she wasn’t even driving. The bike she was on slammed into a barrier wall on an entrance ramp heading onto Interstate 95. Upon impact, she was thrown off the bike and down…
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Florida Mother Targets Legislators in Distracted Driving Fight
A South Florida mother, Kristin Murphy, knows just how catastrophic distracted driving car accidents can be. She lost her daughter in one in 2010. She used to use her phone in the driver’s seat, but not anymore. According to the Marco Eagle, the mother is one of three parents who…
Broward, Palm Beach Distracted Driving: More than Cell Phones
We’ve been talking about distracted driving a lot lately, but it’s important to remember that distracted driving doesn’t refer just to cell phone-using drivers. There’s a slew of distracted that can cause serious car accidents in Sebastian and elsewhere. A Florida accident illustrated once again just how dangerous distractions can…
Glee Joins DOT in Fight Against Distracted Driving
FOX’s Glee is not only an American musical comedy-drama, but it’s now got some serious educational value to it! Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently teamed up with the makers of Glee to help to keep our young drivers safe on America’s roadways. They’re focusing on distracted…
November/December: Most Dangerous for Drunk Driving Car Accidents
Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), local law enforcement agencies and those with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are on the hunt for intoxicated drivers. It’s all a part of “Drive Sober Get Pulled Over” drunk driving campaign. Officers will be out in force on our roadways in…
Increased Risks for Car Accidents with Winter Snowbird Population
That time of year is upon us once again — all of the snowbirds are flocking down to the Sunshine State. It’s no secret that Florida is one of the most popular destinations for winter residents and vacationers alike. Many of them make our home their temporary home. Unfortunately, they’re…
Daylight Savings Time and Significant Increases in Car Accident Risks
On the 4th of November, we’re going to close out Daylight Savings Time. Okay. Maybe it’s not going to be that exciting as most of us will be sleeping when it happens, but quietly during the night your risks for a car accident will increase. Our Fort Lauderdale accident lawyers…
St. Lucie Accident Blamed on Red-Light Runner
A driver who ran a red light caused a three-car accident in St. Lucie County. Officers report that she has been cited for the accident. One of the other drivers involved in the accident has been charged with neglecting to use a child restraint for a 10-year-old and for driving…
Parkland Accident Decades Ago a Reminder of Teen Risks
Recently, residents in the area released balloons on the Loxahatchee Road in Parkland near the Everglades. This is the site where a car accident took the life of five teenagers about 20 years ago. According to The Miami Herald, the accident happened back in September of 1992 as three cars…
Man Killed on Railroad Tracks in Broward County
A recent train accident in Pompano Beach took the life of a 31-year-old man. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), the accident occurred near the intersection of Dixie Highway and NE 48th Street around 7:00 p.m. The man reportedly walked into the path of an oncoming Florida East Coast…