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The recent decision of Florida’s Legislative Budget Committee to reject federal Money Follows the Person (MFP) dollars is an outrage to nursing home residents and their families. “What are Florida policymakers doing to help protect nursing home residents,” writes Brian Lee in The Gainesville Sun. He is the Executive Director of Families for Better Care,Continue reading “State Cuts Elderly Dollars Leading to a Higher Risk of South Florida Nursing Home Accidents”

Many consider Memorial Day weekend to be the official start to the boating season, but in Florida, it always seems to be boating season, with our beautiful weather and the ocean, waterways and lakes. So, West Palm Beach Boating Accident Lawyers warn boaters to take extra precautions to be safe this holiday weekend while enjoyingContinue reading “Enjoy Palm Beach County’s Waterways This Fourth of July Holiday Weekend With Safe Boating”

Two boys remain in serious condition after a Fort Pierce bicycle accident, reports the West Palm Beach News. The bicycle accident resulted in two young boys being flown by helicopter to two different trauma centers. Witnesses report both boys were riding on the same bicycle when they were struck by a car at 3102 QContinue reading “Small Children at Risk of Severe Injury in Fort Pierce Bicycle Accidents”

A woman and her son are lucky to be alive after being struck by a pickup truck crossing the street, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. In a previous post to our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog, our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers reported that Florida is the most dangerous state for pedestrians. TheContinue reading “Children at Risk for Severe Injury in Fort Lauderdale Stroller Accidents”

The National Safety Council has been raising awareness about summertime safety throughout the month of June in an effort to reduce the number of unintentional injuries sustained at work and at home. We first posted about the frequency of unintentional injuries leading to hospital visits on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog earlier this month.Continue reading “Fort Lauderdale Falls Most Common Among Older Adults”

GMAC Insurance recently released the results of its National Drivers Test, and the final test scores weren’t too impressive. One out of every five drivers were unable to meet the basic requirements to get a driver’s license. That means that about 37 million Americans would not pass the written drivers test. These results clearly indicateContinue reading “Florida Ranks 37th Nationwide in Driving Skills”

The summer months are here and so are higher risks for a car accident in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere throughout the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released a consumer advisory urging all motorists to check the inflation of their tires and to check for signs of tread wear and damage. This advisoryContinue reading “New Consumer Report Flags Tire Pressure as Cause of Car Accidents in West Palm and Elsewhere”

Florida has the most pedestrian deaths in the country, ranking it the most dangerous place for pedestrians, according to a pedestrian safety report released by Transportation For America. The 2011 edition looks back on the 47,000 people killed walking along roadways in the United States. It also looks back on the 688,000 injuries sustained fromContinue reading “New Report Ranks Florida First in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents”

The LA Times is reporting that singer Sean Kingston is going to recover from his injuries after a Miami jet ski accident. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys know how dangerous jet skis can be and represent many victims involved in Florida watercraft accidents. Sean Kingston was on a jet ski with a female passengerContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 62 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

The LA Times is reporting that singer Sean Kingston is going to recover from his injuries after a Miami jet ski accident. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys know how dangerous jet skis can be and represent many victims involved in Florida watercraft accidents. Sean Kingston was on a jet ski with a female passengerContinue reading “Watercraft Vehicles Cause a High Risk of Jet Ski and Boating Injuries in Fort Lauderdale”