February, March and April marks high traffic season in Florida’ northerners will continue to migrate south to get out of the cold and snow that has hit the country so hard this winter season. Florida roadways will continue to be packed with out-of-towners that become distracted because they are lost,…
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Rickshaws another example or injury risks faced by tourists in Fort Lauderdale
Have you been thinking about your next planned activity on your next free day? Many residents as well as visitors enjoy activities in Florida like jet skiing or parasailing. Perhaps a rickshaw ride would be a more appropriate way to see the sights while experiencing something different for a change.…
Regulations aim to reduce risk of tractor-trailer accidents in Fort Lauderdale
Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys fully agree with the proposed changes to the federal hours-of-service regulations and the installation of electronic on-board recorders. The moves should both help reduce the number of trucking accidents in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The two proposals go hand in hand in keeping…
Motorcycle accidents a constant danger in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Motorcycle accidents involving large trucks are often fatal or cause catastrophic injuries to the motorcyclist. Whether a car or a truck, the most serious injuries to a rider often come from contact with the ground. Our Palm Beach personal injury attorneys want to remind you to be on the look-out…
Defective Toyotas: Fort Lauderdale car accidents can be caused by defective vehicles
Vehicle defects can lead to serious West Palm Beach car accidents. Toyota consumers may be thrilled with the recent information released by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stating that conclusive testing results have indicated that no electronic flaws were found in Toyota vehicles that would explain unintended acceleration by the…
Fraud impacts legitimate car accident victims in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
Our Palm Beach personal injury lawyers know that being involved in a South Florida car accident can be a frightening, painful experience. That every encounter can be a stressor, from dealing with insurance companies to repair shops to addressing medical issues and treatment options. Talking with your boss about lost…
Impact of red-light cameras on car accidents remains hot topic for debate in Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach
To red light camera, or to not red light camera: in South Florida, that is the question. TIME Magazine reports that a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that use of red light cameras in 14 large U.S. cities reduced the rate of fatal car accidents…
Technology aimed at preventing drunk driving car accidents in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm
New technology, the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS), is in the development stage at a Massachusetts lab, which could prevent drivers that are impaired by alcohol from ever operating a vehicle. Our Fort Lauderdale car accident attorneys find this news encouraging as states continue to fight the carnage…
Distracted driving increases risk of Fort Lauderdale car accidents involving teens
Florida remains one of the few states that has not banned cell phone use or text messaging while driving, even though distracted driving is responsible for a growing number of car accidents in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas. The National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) has grown to almost 40…
Palm Beach winters unfortunately no stranger to motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle enthusiasts love Florida’s weather and scenic highways but motorists need to be observant when sharing the road to prevent a Palm Beach motorcycle accident. Until the economic downturn, the number of motorcycle accidents nationwide had increased each year for more than a decade. Florida, Texas, and California lead the…