In Florida, the new school year is in full swing and school buses are a common sight on the roadways all hours of the day. With that, children are getting on and off the bus and passenger vehicles, trucks and motorcycles must be patient when they see the retractable...
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Personal Injury
How to avoid a collision with a distracted driver
As you go through your day, you may get to your destination by driving your car. As you are driving, you may be making note of other drivers. This is a good habit. Drivers may choose to carry their phones with them as they are driving from one location to another....
Will failure to wear a helmet limit my motorcycle crash recovery?
Anyone who rides motorcycles regularly knows how fun – and how dangerous – it can be. There’s no greater way of enjoying the Florida sunshine than to cruise down the highway on your bike. But oftentimes, cars don’t see motorcyclists or don’t give them enough room, and...
Researchers say Florida near the top for drunk driving fatalities
Florida drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians should be vigilant to dangers on state roadways. While distracted driving is gaining significant attention and the recent circumstances in which fewer people were taking to the road has led to speeding and...
What types of damages may be sought in a wrongful death claim?
Learning that a loved one was killed in a car crash is a devastating experience. You may wonder what your rights are following the crash, especially with regards to the financial damages you incurred as a result of your loved one’s death. One option you may want to...
Boating accidents on the rise in Miami-Dade County
Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere; including when you’re trying to relax in your boat on the water. In the same way that inattention and driving under the influence can lead to serious injuries on the road, so too can they occur on the lake or river, in a...
Four common causes of motorcycle accidents
The year-round pleasant temperatures in Fort Lauderdale make motorcycling a popular means of travel. Whether you ride for leisure or as part of your day-to-day business, it may go without saying that a motorcyclist risks serious injury or death if they are in a...
Wrong-way crash on State Road 836 leaves one dead, one injured
Wrong-way driving is a bad idea, not only for the driver but also for the drivers who are actually driving in the correct direction. In fact, wrong-way driving is a serious offense that can lead to major consequences. One such wrong-way accident recently occurred On...
What are my options after a hit-and-run accident?
Hit-and-run accidents continue to plague Fort Lauderdale and the entire southeast coast of Florida. Frequently, victims of hit-and-runs are pedestrians who, because of the sheer weight difference between a car and a person, frequently suffer severe or fatal injuries...
Numbers say Florida the worst state for auto-pedestrian accidents
Based on statistics, pedestrian safety is coming to the forefront on the list of concerns. This is especially problematic in Florida. In pedestrian-auto accidents, the pedestrian is unprotected and can suffer catastrophic injuries and death. The litany of challenges...