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As we recently reported on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog, officers throughout the state of Florida were using the month of February to help raise awareness about Florida’s Move Over Law and to bust disobeying drivers. Throughout the month, officers were targeting drivers who weren’t moving over on our roadways for police cars andContinue reading “‘Move Over’ Campaign Helps to Reduce Car Accidents in South Florida”

An elderly pedestrian was killed after she was hit by two vehicles in a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident. The woman was walking home from a friend’s house, heading across West Davie Boulevard, when she was hit by the first vehicle. After being hit the first time, a second vehicle ran over her as she wasContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 52 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

An elderly pedestrian was killed after she was hit by two vehicles in a Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident. The woman was walking home from a friend’s house, heading across West Davie Boulevard, when she was hit by the first vehicle. After being hit the first time, a second vehicle ran over her as she wasContinue reading “Pedestrian Accidents in Fort Lauderdale Increasingly Likely for Elderly Residents”

A recent motorcycle accident in Coral Springs took the life of a motorcyclist and severely injured a vehicle’s passenger. According to 7NEWS, the accident happened at the intersection of Woodside Drive and Sample Road. As the amount of traffic in Florida continues to increase, especially through Spring Break, motorists are asked to be cautious ofContinue reading “Biker Killed in Coral Springs Motorcycle Accident”

There were roughly 4,600 boating accidents in South Bay and elsewhere in 2010, according to Joel Goebel, commander of the St. Lucie Power Squadron. Of these 2010 accidents, more than 670 people died, another 3,155 were injured and there was nearly $40 million in property damage. According to The Palm Beach Post, the St. LucieContinue reading “Boating Accidents in South Bay and Elsewhere a Top Concern for Boating Advocates”

Our Port St. Lucie car accident lawyers have discussed the dangers of texting and driving time and time again. Now, there’s a local family trying get the message through to drivers after their lives were devastatingly impacted by a driver who had been texting. According to CBS12, a local family felt the effects of theContinue reading “Family Speaks Up about Lasting Consequences of Distraction-Related Car Accidents in Port St. Lucie”

Everyone knows there are some bad drivers on Miami roadways. These bad drivers include not only tourists and seasonal residents, but people who live in the city year-round as well. Some people have even described driving in this part of the state as a “contact sport,” according to the Miami New Times. That description isContinue reading “Dangerous Intersections Causing Miami Car Accidents”

We may not be any closer to flying cars, but there’s no denying that vehicles have evolved quite drastically in recent years. The next big change could be right around the corner and it’s already got some overwhelming support, according to CNN Money. Consumer Reports magazine recently announced that it’s in full support for vehicle-to-vehicleContinue reading “Davie Car Accidents to be Reduced by V2V Technology”

Officials in Florida are targeting aggressive drivers, who are causing far too many car accidents in Margate and elsewhere. These kinds of accidents are completely preventable with a little awareness. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is now asking drivers to watch their tempers and keep their eyes on the road – or they will beContinue reading “Margate Trucking Accidents Caused by Aggressive Drivers; Troopers Take Action”

There is a new safety policy in effect, created to help reduce the risks of cruise ship injuries in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere. Recently, a number of cruise lines and safety organizations announced that passengers must participate in a mandatory muster drill before their ship can depart, according to the Travel Market Report. The PassengerContinue reading “New Rules Help Lessen Risk of Fort Lauderdale Cruise Ship Injury”