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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 Crackdowns in South Florida Continue Through New Year”

You may be planning on hosting a holiday get together within the next few weeks. You’re probably worried about decorations, the food and drinks and the lighting, but what you really need to be focused on is the safety of your guests. You should be concerned with making sure that guests don’t drink too muchContinue reading “Hosting a Party for the Holidays? Think Safety!”

You may be planning on hosting a holiday get together within the next few weeks. You’re probably worried about decorations, the food and drinks and the lighting, but what you really need to be focused on is the safety of your guests. You should be concerned with making sure that guests don’t drink too muchContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 43 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

The holiday season may be awfully pretty, with the decorations in and out of our homes, but did you know that many decorations come with some serious dangers? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), close to 13,000 people are treated in emergency rooms across the nation for injuries sustained while putting upContinue reading “Personal Injury Category Archives — Page 10 of 12”

The holiday season may be awfully pretty, with the decorations in and out of our homes, but did you know that many decorations come with some serious dangers? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), close to 13,000 people are treated in emergency rooms across the nation for injuries sustained while putting upContinue reading “Holiday Decorations: Joyous and DANGEROUS!”

A series of recent bicycle and pedestrian accidents in the South Florida area has resulted in a number of fatalities that were just added to the Sunshine State’s already high number of non-motorist traffic deaths. Mike Lasche, the executive director of Florida Walks & Bikes is just downright frustrated. As it’s been for years now,Continue reading “Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in South Florida on the Rise”

About 90 percent of drivers who are over the age of 65 report that they’re suffering from health issues that affect their driving safety. It’s important that these older drivers are equipped with a vehicle that fits them, meaning a vehicle that is comfortable and safe for a a driver who may have a lackContinue reading “AAA Helping Elderly Drivers to Find the Perfect Car”

Before purchasing a new car, you’re going to want to do your homework. This is especially important with the recent damages from Hurricane Sandy. We’re talking about damages to vehicles resulting from flooding. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), consumers are being warned to keep their eyes out forContinue reading “South Florida Driving Safety: Flooded Vehicles, Hidden Dangers”

As we head into the last few weeks of 2012, we’re also heading into some serious risks for car accidents. The last eight weeks of each year are some of the most dangerous, especially in the state of Florida. We’re asking all motorists to be safe out there and we’re starting with seat belts! AccordingContinue reading “Seat Belt Usage Up — Still Thousands Killed in Accidents”

A scuba accident in Pompano Beach off the Hillsboro Inlet killed one woman on Thanksgiving Day, according to CBS Miami. The 54-year-old woman was in town from New Mexico with her nephew when the accident happened, reports the Broward Sheriff’s Office. It all happened when the victim and the rest of the group was headingContinue reading “Scuba Tragedy Highlights Liability, Risks in Broward, Palm Beach Counties”