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An 11th victim has been discovered after two massive pile-ups on I-75 late last month that are being attributed to heavy morning fog and smoke from a nearby brush fire. The Associated Press is reporting it took recovery crews two days to find the deceased man, who was trapped in his truck following the theContinue reading “Fog, Smoke Can Trigger Car Accidents in Port St. Lucie, Elsewhere”

International reports of the tragic Costa Concordia cruise ship wreck — and the shameful actions of the vessel’s captain — have not only sunk future cruise sales, but also the belief that a captain and crew will do everything possible to protect passengers. Catastrophic cruise ship wrecks like the one that happened off the coastContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Passengers Should be Wary of Cruise Ship Accidents, Injury and Illness”

No one would argue truckers have an easy job. The hours are long and the ride can be physically grueling, mentally exhausting and potentially dangerous. The nature of the work and the fact that truckers are often hauling heavy and dangerous materials means everyone who shares the road with them are at risk for truckContinue reading “New Regulations Aim to Reduce Pompano Beach Trucking Accidents”

They’re questions that many of us wonder. What if our loved ones need medical assistance and no one’s there? What if they slip and fall? What if they slip into a fog of dementia? They’re common questions asked about our elderly loved ones. In many cases, thousands of miles separate us from our loved ones.Continue reading “Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Category Archives”

They’re questions that many of us wonder. What if our loved ones need medical assistance and no one’s there? What if they slip and fall? What if they slip into a fog of dementia? They’re common questions asked about our elderly loved ones. In many cases, thousands of miles separate us from our loved ones.Continue reading “Elderly Population Expected to Expand, Increasing Risks of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in West Palm Beach and Elsewhere”

A recent hit-and-run car accident in Fort Lauderdale left two pedestrians injured. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the accident happened on Northeast 4th Avenue in the early morning hours. One pedestrian, 40-years-old, was taken to Broward General Medical Center and was last listed in critical condition. A second pedestrian was injured after he was hitContinue reading “Two Injured in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Fort Lauderdale”

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) a fatal pedestrian accident in North Fort Pierce took the life of a 60-year-old as she tried to walk across U.S. 1 from St. Lucie Boulevard. Reportedly, the woman was crossing the street just before 7 p.m. when she was hit by a passing vehicle. St. Lucie CountyContinue reading “Pedestrian Accident in North Fort Pierce Kills 60-Year-Old Woman”

A difficult decision is looming for a vast majority of Americans. As Baby Boomers continue to age, both they and their children begin thinking about what will happen when they reach a point they can no longer care for themselves. A recent story on CNN chronicled the story of Felicia Hudson, who made the heart-wrenchingContinue reading “Difficult Decisions Loom for Relatives of Aging Baby Boomers in South Florida”

Many area residents rely on the Tri-Rail to get to where they need to be quickly, efficiently and safely. While this is usually what happens, tragedy recently struck. According to The Miami Herald, riders were brought to a screeching halt after the train slammed into a man who was crossing the tracks between NW 6thContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Tri-Rail Accident Kills Pedestrian”

A male pedestrian was sent to the St. Lucie Medical Center after a serious vehicle-pedestrian accident in St. Lucie. The man was hit by a dump truck early in the morning hours. Official report that the man is in his mid-60s and was last listed at the Medical Center in critical condition. The pedestrian-dump truckContinue reading “Pedestrian Injured by Dump Truck in Recent St. Lucie Traffic Accident”