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Florida legislators recently announced that they were going to make a proposal to tighten up parasailing safety regulations. The proposal comes after a recent parasailing accident we told you about on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog in which a tourist plunged more than 100 feet to the waters below in Pompano Beach. The billContinue reading “Parasail Accidents in Fort Lauderdale: Safety Bill Proposed for Industry”

We expect the products we purchase to be safe for our family. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case and items are recalled long after they’ve made their way into our homes. For this reason it’s important that parents periodically check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission‘s list of recalls. Our Fort Lauderdale defective products attorneysContinue reading “Check CPSC Recall List – Reduce Child Injury Risks in Broward County”

Parents need to keep an eye on their children, especially in the state of Florida where we have so many swimming pools! According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there were close to 150 children under the age of 15 who drowned in a spa or a pool during the traditional summer season,Continue reading “Summertime Stats Released: Child Drowning Accidents Increase!”

A vast majority (about 80 percent) of drivers who are 65-years-old and older are taking medications on a regular basis. Unfortunately, only about half of them have talked to their doctor or another medical professional about the problems that these medications might give them behind the wheel. Now, there is a new way for youContinue reading “Are Your Medications Setting You Up for an Accident?”

It’s a growing trend and there’s nothing in the state of Florida that’s stopping it — texting while driving. Officials say that it’s a national epidemic that’s causing more than 1.5 million car accidents each and every year. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports that texting drivers are close to 25 times moreContinue reading “Auto Safety Category Archives — Page 3 of 4”

It’s a growing trend and there’s nothing in the state of Florida that’s stopping it — texting while driving. Officials say that it’s a national epidemic that’s causing more than 1.5 million car accidents each and every year. In fact, the National Safety Council (NSC) reports that texting drivers are close to 25 times moreContinue reading “Distracted Driving: An Epidemic with No End in Sight for Florida”

There are new laws on the books to regulate beach drivers in Florida. The goal of these new laws is to help to protect beach pedestrians. According to the Miami Herald, vehicle-pedestrian accidents are likely on beaches that still allow motor vehicles to navigate on the sand. Officials on the East Coast are working toContinue reading “Beach Drivers Under New Regulations in Florida”

There are new laws on the books to regulate beach drivers in Florida. The goal of these new laws is to help to protect beach pedestrians. According to the Miami Herald, vehicle-pedestrian accidents are likely on beaches that still allow motor vehicles to navigate on the sand. Officials on the East Coast are working toContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 46 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

Parasailing is a popular activity for both Florida residents and for visitors to our area. Unfortunately, it’s not one of the safest activities to do around here. There is no government regulation of any of kind and safety concerns abound as dozens of operators take to the coastline to make a buck. Because of theContinue reading “Pompano Beach Parasailing Accident Takes Life of Tourist”

You can take the cell phone away from the driver, but it’s probably not going to help make them much safer. According to a recent study published in Accident Analysis & Prevention, cell phone-using drivers are going to behave badly behind the wheel no matter what. In the recent studies, researchers looked at more thanContinue reading “Palm Beach Traffic Safety: Drivers Behaving Badly, Even Without Distractions”