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(BEING EDITED) You see it everywhere: ads campaigning for safe and sober driving. And all while we’re focusing on the risks of drunk driving, there’s a new epidemic forming. We’re talking about the risks associated with drinking and walking. According to the Associated Press, nearly 40 percent of the pedestrians killed in 2012 were legallyContinue reading “Broward Traffic Safety Watch: Focus on Intoxicated Pedestrians”

If you’ve got a child in your home, checking the recall list should be on hour home safety list. Recently, officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled close to 500,000 Baby Einstein Activity Jumpers because of their serious risks of injury to young users. According to officials, there have been more than 60Continue reading “Activity Jumpers Pose Risks to Children in South Florida”

If you want to avoid death by injury, your best bet is to live in a large city, reports The New York Times. According to a recent study published in The Annals of Emergency Medicine, researchers looked at close to 1.5 million injury fatalities in more than 3,000 counties across the country from 1999 toContinue reading “Florida Traffic Safety: Fatal Accidents More Likely in Rural Areas”

Following a three-vehicle accident involving a beach trolley in Fort Lauderdale, five people were injured. According to the Sun Sentinel, the accident happened just before 7:00 p.m. on Seabreeze Boulevard. Those injured were transported to Broward Health Medical Center were all passengers on the trolley. One was a trauma alert, he said. When the accidentContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Trolley Accident Injures Five”

Temeratures are on the rise (if you can believe it’s getting even hotter), and with those increases comes a spike in the risks for heat stroke. We’re talking more than getting hot in the yard or on the job, we’re talking about leaving kids and pets inside an unattended vehicle. It’s a mistake that evenContinue reading “South Florida at High Risk of Child Heat Stroke Deaths”

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have serious and lasting consequences. For victims, damage can be substantial, resulting in memory loss, personality disorders, mood swings, and lost brain function. In addition to the immediate physical consequences, new studies have linked brain injuries to strokes. According to research, victims of TBI could face the additional riskContinue reading “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Could Increase Risk of Strokes”

When taking a beach vacation in Florida or along the Atlantic Coast, many travelers will pursue the added adventure of parasailing. Hanging from a parachute, attached from a rope to the speed boat, parasailers can glide above the sea like a bird, catching views of the shoreline and the coast. Though the excitement of aContinue reading “Parasailers Injured in Florida Beach Collision”

Nationwide, cycling is on the rise. Cities are investing in shared bike programs and creating incentives to promote the use of bikes. Cycling has many public health benefits. Not only does it reduce traffic, but it also reduces pollution and gives riders a healthy alternative to sitting in their vehicles. This summer, as cycling seasonContinue reading “Summer Cycling: Safety for Motorists and Bikers”

Boating accidents that result in injury and fatalities are common throughout Florida, especially during the summer months. For drivers, reckless boating could mean criminal penalties in addition to civil liability for any injuries or fatalities. This weekend investigators and authorities have indicated that captains may be charged criminally after a two-boat collision jettisoned passengers intoContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 36 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

Boating accidents that result in injury and fatalities are common throughout Florida, especially during the summer months. For drivers, reckless boating could mean criminal penalties in addition to civil liability for any injuries or fatalities. This weekend investigators and authorities have indicated that captains may be charged criminally after a two-boat collision jettisoned passengers intoContinue reading “South Florida Authorities Remind Boaters to Stay Safe”