A recent fatal teen car accident in Collier County is a tragic reminder of what a dangerous time it is for our young drivers on Florida roadways. As teens get ready for graduation, our Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys want to remind young drivers to use caution on roadways as…
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident a Reminder to Use Caution at Intersections
The Daytona Beach News-Journal recently reported on the tragic death of a motorcyclist in an accident involving a red-light runner. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers know that Palm Beach County ranks as the third-deadliest county in Florida for motorcycle accidents. A 56-year-old Port Orange man was riding north on…
50 Years of Progress Doesn’t Eliminate the Risks of Car Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
Recently at the Edmunds Safety Conference in Washington D.C., the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety highlighted 50 years of progress and discussed how to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes. In 1961, the motor vehicle crash death rate was almost 50 deaths per billion miles…
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…
Holiday Weekends a Dangerous Time for Motorists Involved in West Palm Beach Car Accidents
Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day because it is the first of the three-day holiday weekends for the summer. Many Floridians like to kick off the event with a barbecue or friendly gathering. West Palm Beach car accident attorneys agree that long weekends are enjoyable as long as everyone drives…
Yellow Dot car program aimed to reduce injuries sustained by elderly crash victims in West Palm
USA Today is reporting on a national program that will assist first responders at accident scenes in gaining valuable information on crash victims. Our West Palm Beach car accident attorneys know that elderly drivers are at a high risk for getting into a Palm Beach car accident. In 2009, 447…
West Palm Beach Bike Accidents a Danger for Commuters
The inflated gas prices the last few months have motorists considering whether biking is a more viable option when it comes to commuting to and from work and in and around the city streets and roadways. The expense of bicycling is much more cost efficient but there are other things…
Heavy loads likely to cause a higher risk of trucking accidents in Miami
These are just a few of the many accidents in Florida reported the past few weeks involving tractor trailers in Miami and elsewhere: -The Miami Herald recently reported that a woman stepping out of her vehicle on Interstate 75 was hit by a tractor trailer. She was flown to a…
Palm Beach car accidents costly in terms of medical expenses and lost time at work
The cost of work loss and medical expenses is $41 billion for crash-related deaths nationally, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cost amounts were calculated on 2005 data, which is the most recent and accurate available on crash-related death costs. Our Palm…
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month reminding Florida teen drivers to be safe
Young people across America can’t wait for the school year to end and are looking forward to summer time fun. Teens need to keep safety in mind as they prepare for vacations, proms, graduations and road trips. Our Palm Beach injury lawyers and Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys applaud teens…