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Teenage drivers are more likely to get into a deadly car accident than any other age group of drivers. These risks come along with their inexperience and their inability to comprehend dangers associated with poor driving habits. According to a recent study that was published in the Journal of Safety Research. teen drivers oftentimes don’tContinue reading “Teen Drivers and Severe Risks for Drowsy Driving Car Accidents”

The State Attorney’s office is looking into a recent school bus accident in St. Lucie County. According to accident reports, the 56-year-old driver of the bus may be cited with a traffic offense or with a criminal charge. The Palm Beach Post reports that the driver wasn’t paying attention at the wheel when he turnedContinue reading “School Bus Accident in St. Lucie County Kills Young Rider”

Defective products are lying around most of our homes and the worst part about it is that we don’t even know about it. Parents and guardians are urged to stay in the loop with the latest product recalls to help to protect some of our most vulnerable consumers — children. Most of these little residentsContinue reading “Child Injury in St. Lucie: Check Defective Product Recalls”

It’s congested out there. That’s no secret. What may be more of a secret is how to handle the traffic. Many drivers are having a tough time and are getting quite impatient behind the wheel. Take the recent fatal accident in Fort Lauderdale for example. We’re talking about the one that ended up closing theContinue reading “Road Rage Accident in Fort Lauderdale Backs Up Traffic for Hours”

According to local authorities, a 2-year-old boy is dead after he fell into a swimming pool at a birthday party. The accident happened in Polk County. Medical examiners at a Tampa hospital report that the cause of death was drowning. Reportedly, he was at a birthday party with his parents and wasn’t found until 15Continue reading “Tragic Toddler Death Highlights Risk of Swimming Injuries in West Palm Beach”

Intestate 95 was completely shut down after two semi-trucks were involved in two separate collisions just north of 45th Street. According to News Channel 5, both West Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews and officers with the Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the northbound lanes on I-95 just after 9:30 a.m. The first of theContinue reading “Two Interstate Highway Accidents Shutting Down All Lanes”

Bicycling may be getting trendier and trendier with every passing day. Just look outside. There are more residents hopping on and pedaling away to get to where they’ve got to go. According to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), there are a multitude of reasons why biking is catching on so quickly. ButContinue reading “Bicycling in Palm Beach: An Even Mixture of Benefits and Risks”

A recent car accident in Port St. Lucie left one driver in critical condition. The accident happened at about 2:30 a.m. near La Buona Vita Drive when a 29-year-old driver slammed into the back of another vehicle that was traveling on the outside lane. The other driver involved in the accident was 21-years-old and sufferedContinue reading “Nighttime Car Accident in Port St. Lucie Lands Driver in Critical Condition”

A recent limo accident in Fort Lauderdale sent five limo occupants to the hospital. The accident happened at the Palm’s Parking Garage at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just before 4:00 a.m. when it slammed into a concrete pillar on the bottom floor. According to News Channel 5, the limousine was totaled in the accident.Continue reading “Auto Accident Category Archives — Page 6 of 19”

A recent limo accident in Fort Lauderdale sent five limo occupants to the hospital. The accident happened at the Palm’s Parking Garage at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just before 4:00 a.m. when it slammed into a concrete pillar on the bottom floor. According to News Channel 5, the limousine was totaled in the accident.Continue reading “Limo Accident in Fort Lauderdale Sends Family of Five to Hospital”