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A picture is worth a thousand words. The company Safety Director of one construction company recently received a picture that cost quite a bit more. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a snapshot of a construction site led to a host of safety violations. The picture may seem harmless to many at first glance,Continue reading “Florida Construction Accident Risks – Worker Safety Must Remain Focus”

You can come up with all of the excuses you want, but the truth of the matter is that car accidents are largely preventable. But if you’re looking for excuses, you need look no further than a recent story out of St. Lucie. According to the TC Palm, the driver in question rammed his carContinue reading “Uninsured, Unlicensed and Irresponsible Drivers a Risk in South Florida”

A Christmas Day ATV accident claimed the life of a young Fort Lauderdale man. The 20-year-old was riding his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) when it collided with an SUV. According to CBS Miami, it happened at the intersection of NW 8th Avenue and NW 5th Street just before 2:00 p.m. The young rider was on hisContinue reading “ATV-SUV Accident Kills Broward Rider”

New Years is a time to make resolutions, and one of the best resolutions you can make is a promise to avoid dangerous driving behavior. Auto accidents happen every day, but there are certain behaviors that can increase your accident risk greatly. Speeding and distracted driving are two of those behaviors. Failing to pay properContinue reading “Resolve to Avoid Pedestrian and Bike Accidents in 2013”

As 2012 draws to a close, many people begin to consider ways to ring in the New Year and resolutions they want to make about the year to come. As you think about the promises you want to make for yourself in the coming year, our Oakland Park injury attorneys urge you to consider makingContinue reading “Auto Accident Category Archives — Page 5 of 19”

As 2012 draws to a close, many people begin to consider ways to ring in the New Year and resolutions they want to make about the year to come. As you think about the promises you want to make for yourself in the coming year, our Oakland Park injury attorneys urge you to consider makingContinue reading “Distracted Driving a Top Accident Cause to Avoid in 2013”

Officials with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a statement saying there were over 2 million units of violative or dangerous toys seized last year. These dangerous products never made it into children’s hands. Even with the good news, there were still some productsContinue reading “Injuries to Children Category Archives — Page 6 of 7”

Officials with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a statement saying there were over 2 million units of violative or dangerous toys seized last year. These dangerous products never made it into children’s hands. Even with the good news, there were still some productsContinue reading “Protecting Children from Defective Products for the Holidays”

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to parents, caregivers, hotels, resorts, businesses and other establishments. Responsible parties must make sure that they secure, anchor and stabilize TVs, furniture and other large appliances. By securing these devices, we can help to reduce the risk of tip-over accidents. Oftentimes, our little onesContinue reading “Securing Furniture to Prevent Tip-Over Accidents”

We’ve been talking recently about all of the dangers that accompany the holiday season. One of the most significant is drunk driving. Federal officials know that and they’re tackling it head on. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the launch of its ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday crackdown. This year,Continue reading “Drunk Driving Accidents Category Archives — Page 2 of 2”