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Talking with your elderly parent or spouse about your concern for their diminishing motor skills is no easy task. But taking the first step to help a loved one who no is longer able to safely navigate our roadways can help to reduce their risks of a car accident in Davie and elsewhere. According toContinue reading “Elder Drivers Face High Risks for Car Accidents in Davie through Holiday Season”

Hybrids have a safety edge over the gas-guzzling vehicles on the roadways. In a recent study, conducted by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), hybrids are better able to protect vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. As a matter of fact, you’re 25 percent less liked to be injured in a hybrid duringContinue reading “Hybrid Vehicles Safer Than Ever in Deerfield Beach Car Accidents”

A St. Lucie car accident landed a man with charges of manslaughter after a laundry list of previous drunk driving convictions, according to the TC Palm. The accident happened on King’s Highway just south of St. Lucie Boulevard and took the life of a 63-year-old woman, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The man hasContinue reading “Drunk Driving Car Accidents in St. Lucie Expected to Spike During Thanksgiving Weekend”

Motorists, pedestrians and state officials may overlook the violence and gore of some of today’s most popular video games reaching audiences around the world, but one video that’s not getting the stamp of approval is the video on a new website and safety program called “See the Blindspots.” One Florida Senator says he’s offended byContinue reading “New Campaign Video Depicting Severity of Pedestrian Accidents in Wellington Offends State Lawmakers”

Dr. Val Jones with Healthy Vision recently interviewed optometrist Dr. Cristina Schnider and John Ulczycki of the National Safety Council to discuss the dangers of nighttime driving. With the recent time change, drivers are spending more time on our roadways during dark hours. Statistics illustrate that about a quarter of all travel is done duringContinue reading “Daylight Saving Time Brings Increased Risks of Car Accidents in Royal Palm Beach”

Dr. Val Jones with Healthy Vision recently interviewed optometrist Dr. Cristina Schnider and John Ulczycki of the National Safety Council to discuss the dangers of nighttime driving. With the recent time change, drivers are spending more time on our roadways during dark hours. Statistics illustrate that about a quarter of all travel is done duringContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 56 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

Motorcycle accidents in Hollywood are less likely if a motorcycle has antilock brakes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The institute recently released a new brochure for consumers to inform riders about this safety feature. The newly released pamphlet, “Motorcycle ABS: Why you want to ride with it” informs riders all aboutContinue reading “Antilock Brakes: Reducing Risks of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Hollywood and Elsewhere”

Injuries in Margate are likely to happen if a company doesn’t properly prepare their stores for this year’s Black Friday sales events. Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and thousands of residents and visitors will be flocking to local retail center to snag some extra savings. The Occupation Safety and HealthContinue reading “Companies Urged to Prepare for Black Friday Rush to Reduce Risks of Injury in Margate”

As we’ve previously reported on South Florida Injury Lawyer Blog, the state of Florida is committed to preventing drowsy driving-related car accidents in Pompano Beach and elsewhere. We told you about this condition and how it greatly increases your risk of an accident. Unfortunately, this is a condition that many drivers may not even beContinue reading “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Raises Awareness of Preventable Car Accidents in Pompano Beach and Elsewhere”

A recent trucking accident in Fort Lauderdale put a gas tanker through a guard rail that runs along U.S. 1, according to 7NEWS. The accident happened when the semi suddenly lost control on the highway near Interstate 595. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office reports that the tanker was not hauling gas at the time ofContinue reading “Gas Tanker Slams into Guard Rail During Trucking Accident in Fort Lauderdale”