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Back to school is one of the most dangerous times for students, who face increased risk of school bus, bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida. Fort Lauderdale school bus accidents are most common around the start of each school year and can result from driver inattention, an inexperienced school busContinue reading “Back to school means increased risk of pedestrian, bicycle and bus accidents for students”

Our Fort Lauderdale nursing home neglect lawyers are frequently asked about the presence of bedsores found on an elderly family member. We recently reported on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog the case of a $114 million jury verdict resulting from the death of a nursing home resident in a fall. The 76-year-old woman wasContinue reading “Bedsores often a sign of nursing home neglect in South Florida”

The tragic deaths of four members of an Orlando family in a Florida drunk driving accident is a stark reminder of how far Florida has to go in preventing the senseless tragedies that frequently occur when someone climbs behind the wheel after having too much to drink. CNN reports that a father and three sonsContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 73 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

The tragic deaths of four members of an Orlando family in a Florida drunk driving accident is a stark reminder of how far Florida has to go in preventing the senseless tragedies that frequently occur when someone climbs behind the wheel after having too much to drink. CNN reports that a father and three sonsContinue reading “South Florida drunk driving accidents continue to cause needless tragedy”

With school set to begin and new information that suggests teen drivers routinely ignore the dangers of distracted driving, our Fort Lauderdale injury lawyers urge parents to speak with their kids about the dangers posed by poor driving decisions. A recent study conducted by Seventeen Magazine found that nearly 90 percent of teenagers are awareContinue reading “Teen participation in distracted driving initiative could reduce risk of Fort Lauderdale car accidents”

A Broward County prosecutor is being suspended while police investigate a hit-and-run Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The 31-year-old prosecutor has not been charged. “We’ve spoken to her,” Lauderdale police Sgt. Frank Sousa said. “We’re treating this like a hit-and-run. At this time, due to the fact that it is an open investigation,Continue reading “Hit-and-runs investigated in Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident, Tamarac pedestrian accident”

We’ve probably all done it. In fact, Florida’s mix of heavily urban areas that feed into more rural bedroom communities lends itself to it. You get off the freeway, and you relax your grip on the wheel, assuming you are home free. But, if nationwide statistics are any indication, Palm Beach car accidents, and trafficContinue reading “Overconfidence can lead to West Palm Beach car accidents in rural areas”

A new law is putting some of the heaviest tractor-trailers in the nation on Florida highways, a move the is certain to increase the risk of serious and fatal semi accidents in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida. The law, which was signed by Gov. Crist and went into effect on July 1, permits semisContinue reading “Trucking Accidents Category Archives — Page 2 of 2”

A new law is putting some of the heaviest tractor-trailers in the nation on Florida highways, a move the is certain to increase the risk of serious and fatal semi accidents in Fort Lauderdale and throughout South Florida. The law, which was signed by Gov. Crist and went into effect on July 1, permits semisContinue reading “Heavier trucks mean greater risk of Fort Lauderdale trucking accidents”

Guardrails on Florida’s turnpike are saving lives and reducing the number of Palm Beach car accidents, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The truth is Florida has an abysmal traffic safety record. As we reported on our South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog, the state is touting new statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesContinue reading “Defective Roads Category Archives”