Speeding is a common cause of rollover accidents in West Palm Beach. WPTV reports about the recent fatal rollover accident that occurred on I-95 in West Palm Beach when a young man collided with a tractor-trailer. The driver causing the accident was traveling at a high rate of speed and…
Motorists need to be reminded that if your vehicle becomes disabled or you are involved in a Fort Lauderdale car accident, use extra caution if you need to cross the roadway to get help. Drivers in passing vehicles don’t always see someone crossing the highway because they are distracted by…
Florida experienced nearly 3,000 motor vehicle fatalities in 2009, according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles— a 3 percent decrease from the previous year. With tourism season ending and the South Florida summer beginning — and with a fourth-quarter uptick in fatal crashes — this summer may…
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…
Two major trucking accidents forced road closures on the Florida Turnpike this past week. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue was called out to the scene of a Palm Beach truck accident at roughly 5 a.m., according to NBC 5. The Highway Patrol had to reroute traffic to avoid Mile Marker…
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…
Commercial motor carrier companies are currently able to electronically access driving, inspection, and crash records of potential hires, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The only flaw with this system is that all driving records may not be available to potential employers. Drivers are easily able to…
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…