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As our Plantation car accident attorneys recently reported, our roadways are plagued with dangers. Many of these are presented to motorists who have already been in an accident, or whose vehicles have broken down on the side of the road, as well as good Samaritans who stop to offer help. Unfortunately, when a motorist stopsContinue reading “Three Killed Attending to Car Accident in Plantation”

A middle-aged bicyclist is dead, following a Tri-Rail train accident in Fort Lauderdale. The accident happened as the bicyclist attempted to cross the tracks at NW 82nd Street at about 7 a.m., according to NBC Miami. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the train was heading north and had just passed through the intersection when theContinue reading “Accident at Tri-Rail Crossing in Fort Lauderdale Kills Bicyclist”

When you see a police car with lights flashing by the roadside, you must move over a lane to offer them space to do their job safely. Under Florida’s Move Over Law, you must slow down to 20 miles per hour under the speed limit. For those who don’t, you run the risk of aContinue reading “February Campaign Pushing Move Over Law to Reduce Risks of Car Accident in Miami and Elsewhere”

When you see a police car with lights flashing by the roadside, you must move over a lane to offer them space to do their job safely. Under Florida’s Move Over Law, you must slow down to 20 miles per hour under the speed limit. For those who don’t, you run the risk of aContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 53 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

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”