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Memorial Day weekend is approaching and so are increased risks for a serious car accident in Lantana and elsewhere. For that reason, officers throughout the country will be enforcing their “Click It or Ticket (CIOT)” campaign. During this time, officers nationwide will be on the hunt for drivers who aren’t wearing a seat belt andContinue reading “Officials Fighting Risks of Car Accidents in Latana and Elsewhere over Memorial Day Weekend”

A recent accident in Fort Lauderdale on Broward Boulevard left a man trapped in his car. He was extracted from his vehicle by emergency response teams with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, according to the Sun Sentinel. The accident involved a passenger vehicle car and a Broward County Transit bus. The man was taken to BrowardContinue reading “Bus-Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale Traps Man in Vehicle”

Palm Beach County’s park ban on certain vessels and access to boat ramps violates a state law that is intended to preserve this access for all boaters, according to the Sun Sentinel. Earlier this year officials in Palm Beach County banned personal watercraft, including Jet Skis, Wave Runners and other similar vessels, from using SunsetContinue reading “Boating Accidents in Palm Beach Target of New Watercraft Ban, State Not Happy!”

Palm Beach County’s park ban on certain vessels and access to boat ramps violates a state law that is intended to preserve this access for all boaters, according to the Sun Sentinel. Earlier this year officials in Palm Beach County banned personal watercraft, including Jet Skis, Wave Runners and other similar vessels, from using SunsetContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 50 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

The safety of beach goers is in question after a visiting sunbather experienced a serious injury in Fort Lauderdale. The beach accident happened when a government beach vehicle drove right over the sunbather on the sandy coast as she lay there soaking in the bright Florida sun, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Critics of theseContinue reading “Injury in Fort Lauderdale: Beach Vehicle Runs Over Sunbather”

According to recent statistics from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the unemployment rate in the state for March dropped from 9.4 to 9.0. This decrease serves as the largest monthly drop in the last 20 years. We saw a drop similar to this one only back in 1992, according to Governor Rick Scott. InContinue reading “Risks for Work Accidents in Parkland and Elsewhere Spike and Unemployment Drops”

A number of buildings and homes had to be evacuated during a recent tree trimming accident in Fort Lauderdale. According to the Sun Sentinel, the accident happened on Southeast 10th Street when workers were trimming tree limbs. While cutting the trees, one of the limbs dropped, falling on a gas meter. The falling tree brokeContinue reading “Yard Work Accident in Fort Lauderdale Forces Evacuation”

Our Stuart car accident attorneys have been talking about the risks that teen drivers face during this time of the year on our South Florida roadways. They’ve got prom, graduation and summer break. We recently discussed “Prom Patrol,” a program going on in South Florida to help keep teens safe behind the wheel. Now, we’reContinue reading “Auto Accident Category Archives — Page 7 of 19”

Our Stuart car accident attorneys have been talking about the risks that teen drivers face during this time of the year on our South Florida roadways. They’ve got prom, graduation and summer break. We recently discussed “Prom Patrol,” a program going on in South Florida to help keep teens safe behind the wheel. Now, we’reContinue reading “Risks of Teen Car Accidents in Margate and Elsewhere Concerning Officials”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that it would be launching a number of public service programs to help get parents, childcare providers, babysitters, daycare centers and other up to date with the proper techniques of choosing the right car seat for their child and how to properly use and install itContinue reading “Child Injuries in Margate and Elsewhere: Focus of New NHTSA Campaign”