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It’s the summer time and a lot of Floridians are taking those much-needed vacations and are heading to the nearest beach to do so! Others from around the country will be hopping in their cars and making their vacation destination the state of Florida, too. With the summer traffic, we see an increase in theContinue reading “Fatal Traffic Accidents in Boca Raton and Elsewhere Often Preventable”

Just last year, there were nearly 50 children under the age of 14 who were killed in heatstroke-related accidents in Port St. Lucie and elsewhere because they were left in a hot car. We live in Florida, it’s hot and it’s the summertime. All of these factors greatly increase our young one’s risks for oneContinue reading “Accidents in Port St. Lucie and Elsewhere Likely with Children, Cars and High Temps”

In a recent Stuart car accident, a woman was killed and residents throughout the area were left without power, according to the TC Palm. It happened just before 3:00 a.m. when the 22-year-old driver’s vehicle slammed into a power pole on the 1800 block of Southeast Palm Beach Road, reports the Stuart Police Department. TheContinue reading “Fatalities in Car Accidents in Stuart and Elsewhere Minimized with Seat Belts”

Cyclists in the South Florida area strapped on their helmets and set out on a 7-mile ride of honor of a fallen cyclists and a father of two who died in a recent hit-and-run accident, according to Local 10. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents are common in the entire state. As a matter of fact,Continue reading “Bicycle Accidents in Greenacres and Elsewhere Focus of South Florida Awareness Ride”

A recent accident in St. Lucie County between a van and a 14-year-old pedestrian ended fatally, according to the TC Palm. Officers report that they believe that the 53-year-old driver of that van may have been under the influence of prescription drugs at the time of the accident. It all happened on Palm Drive. TheContinue reading “Pedestrian Accident in St. Lucie County Leaves Young Pedestrian Dead”

It’s June and do you know what that means? If you’re a Florida resident, we’re sure you do. It’s officially Hurricane season! This is that season from June 1st through November 30th when we sit in front of the television and keep an eye on every little storm that’s brewing out there. Unfortunately, there areContinue reading “Threats of Hurricanes in West Palm Beach and Elsewhere Likely, Are You Ready?”

In a recent pedestrian accident in Tamarac, a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross one of the busiest roads in the area. The tragedy occurred when the Florida man walked into the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike, according to the Sun Sentinel. Florida Highway Patrol officials are saying that it happened just beforeContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 49 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

In a recent pedestrian accident in Tamarac, a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross one of the busiest roads in the area. The tragedy occurred when the Florida man walked into the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike, according to the Sun Sentinel. Florida Highway Patrol officials are saying that it happened just beforeContinue reading “Turnpike Accident in Tamarac Kills Pedestrian”

Residents in the state of Florida are able to dip into their pool just about every day of the year, but with kids out of school those pools will be used a lot more often. The summer season, when kids are out on summer break, is a time when we see an increase in theContinue reading “Swimming Pool Accidents in Palm Beach County and Elsewhere Most Likely to Affect Children”

To help to raise awareness about the risks of bicycling accidents in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere, Hector Picard, a bicyclist who lost both of his arms in an accident back in 1992, is setting out on a journey from Fort Lauderdale all the way to New York City on his bicycle. The ride is notContinue reading “Bicycle Accidents in Fort Lauderdale Send Off 1,500 Mile Ride”