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Most resorts and hotels have pools, as do amusement parks and many private residences. While pools can provide a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon and to cool off from the heat, our Florida swimming pool accident attorneys know that swimming pools can also be very dangerous, especially for children. Unfortunately, a recent tragicContinue reading “South Florida Tourist Drowning a Tragic Reminder of Risks”

It’s spring break and we’re sure many of you will be hitting the water. It’s that perfect time to uncover the boat and spend the day along the coastline for sun, fun and some time away from school and work. Unfortunately, Florida continues to be the most dangerous state for boating accidents. Year after year,Continue reading “South Florida Boating Accidents Likely through Spring Break”

In a recent construction accident in Pompano Beach, a backhoe sliced a natural gas line. Traffic was detoured for hours because of it, according to the Sun Sentinel. The construction accident happened just after 4:00 p.m. and right before rush hour on N. Federal Highway. A four-block section of the area was closed off untilContinue reading “Explosion Accidents Top Cause of Construction Worker Fatalities”

Happy Birthday SaferProducts.gov! Over the last two years, the official website has posted close to 14,000 reports of consumer product safety concerns. This website is helping to keep Americans safe and away from dangerous products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death fromContinue reading “SaferProducts Keeping Consumers Away from Dangerous Products in South Florida”

Parents beware! Play yards are serving up some serious risks for accidents, thereby endangering your young ones. Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced new safety efforts to address the dangers of play yards. There were far too many accidents happening as a result of the faulty design of these devices. AContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Defective Product Alert: CPSC Targets Play Yards”

Parents beware! Play yards are serving up some serious risks for accidents, thereby endangering your young ones. Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced new safety efforts to address the dangers of play yards. There were far too many accidents happening as a result of the faulty design of these devices. AContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 40 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

There are treasure hunts, bicycle raffles, parties, races and so much more. And all these events are a part of Daytona Beach Bike Week. What officials leave out are the risks for motorcycle accidents during this time. Each year, about 500,000 people make their way to the festival for one of largest motorcycle gatherings inContinue reading “Motorcyclists Beware: Daytona Beach Bike Week and Accident Risks”

The month of March brings visitors from around the world to our South Florida beaches. Unfortunately, many beachgoers are unaware of the risks that are involved with a day at the beach. Take riptides for example. These tides are strong undercurrents that have the ability to carry you out to sea. Swimmers are urged toContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Spring Break Injuries — A Concern for All”

Law enforcement officers throughout the state recently teamed up to encourage spring breakers, both local and from out of town, to safely celebrate their time away from work and school. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), our beautiful beaches come with some serious risks, and unfortunately this time ofContinue reading “Spring Breakers Targeted by Law Enforcement Statewide”

If you’ve been here for a while, you may have noticed the increase in the number of roundabouts that keep popping up along our roadways. They’ve been spreading like wildfire out there over the last 15 years. Officials see them as an easy and cost effective way to try and slow down drivers. Unfortunately, countyContinue reading “Roundabouts Slowing Drivers and Improving Roadway Safety”