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Tragedy struck the Florida all-terrain vehicle recreational rider community this week when a 12-year-old boy was killed and his 11-year-old passenger was injured after the ATV they were riding drove off a curved dirt path and struck a tree, Tampa Bay Online reports. The boys were cut off by a dirt bike and lost controlContinue reading “12-year-old Punta Gorda boy killed in fatal Florida ATV crash”

On average, there were 646 Florida car accidents a day on state highways and byways in 2009. That adds up to 235,779 Florida car accidents that killed 2,563 and injured 197,214, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports. Almost 40 percent of 2009 Florida fatal car accidents were linked to alcohol. AnotherContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 67 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

On average, there were 646 Florida car accidents a day on state highways and byways in 2009. That adds up to 235,779 Florida car accidents that killed 2,563 and injured 197,214, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports. Almost 40 percent of 2009 Florida fatal car accidents were linked to alcohol. AnotherContinue reading “Seniors and teens at high risk of car accidents from Fort Pierce to Fort Lauderdale”

One in 5 Fortune 500 companies have banned employees from using cell phones while driving for work, according to a new study by the National Safety Council. The risk of a distracted driving car accident in Fort Pierce, Fort Lauderdale or the surrounding areas is particularly acute because Florida is one of a dwindling numberContinue reading “Employer cell phone policies making strides in reducing South Florida car accidents”

NPR reported the tragic story of a young mother who was killed in an accident caused by a common pothole. Our Palm Beach wrongful death attorneys and personal injury lawyers understand that an accident can be caused by many factors in addition to the carelessness of another driver. Potholes and deteriorating roads are one commonContinue reading “Bad roads can lead to personal injury or wrongful death claims in Fort Lauderdale”

A fatal Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident has claimed the life of a man as he was riding his bike along Sunrise Boulevard, Channel 7 News reported. Our Fort Lauderdale injury attorneys know bicycle accidents are a common winter danger throughout South Florida. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that Florida is theContinue reading “Fatal bicycle accidents in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, a reminder of the dangers”

CNN reports that seat belt use among adults has reached an all-time high of 85 percent, compared to just 11 percent in 1982. But, with the announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, safety advocates acknowledge that much more needs to be done. Our Fort Pierce car accident lawyers are often called toContinue reading “Nationwide seat-belt usage rates mirror Florida’s as authorities seek injury reduction in traffic crashes”

Giant nursing home corporations continue to remain wildly profitable and wildly popular with investors, even as health and welfare advocates voice concerns about the profit motive behind the nation’s elder care and the risks of neglect and abuse. Our Fort Lauderdale nursing home neglect lawyers and West Palm Beach elder abuse attorneys are concerned aboutContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale nursing home neglect and abuse a risk in nursing home chains, both large and small”

Scooters accidents in Fort Lauderdale are a common danger during the winter tourist season. In fact, fatal accidents involving scooters and mopeds have more than doubled in recent years, prompting lawmakers in a dozen states to consider legislation aimed at improving safety, the USA Today reported. Our Fort Lauderdale injury attorneys and West Palm wrongfulContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale scooter accidents a winter danger”

Winter does nothing to lessen the chances of a boating accident in Fort Lauderdale, Port St. Lucie or elsewhere in South Florida. In fact, warm weather, the lack or storms and the influx of tourists and winter residents, mean the risks remain substantial through the winter months. Our West Palm Beach injury lawyers remind touristsContinue reading “Winter boating accidents a common danger in South Florida”