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A Fort Lauderdale scooter accident claimed the life of a rider on Tuesday night when a Jeep Grand Cherokee reportedly collided with the scooter while making a left turn at an intersection, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The accident happened about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Davie Boulevard and Southeast Third Avenue. The 2010 Jeep wasContinue reading “Fatal Fort Lauderdale scooter accident reportedly caused by careless motorist”

A Fort Lauderdale scooter accident claimed the life of a rider on Tuesday night when a Jeep Grand Cherokee reportedly collided with the scooter while making a left turn at an intersection, the Sun-Sentinel reported. The accident happened about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Davie Boulevard and Southeast Third Avenue. The 2010 Jeep wasContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 75 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

June ushers in the official start of the 2010 hurricane season in Florida and our Palm Beach injury lawyers urge residents to take a weekend to ensure they are properly prepared. The Palm Beach Post reports that a recent survey found Floridians under-prepared and under-motivated. Little wonder, since recent seasons have been quiet in theContinue reading “Palm Beach injury attorneys urge residents to prepare for hurricane season”

State officials report that Florida traffic deaths have reached an all-time low. When the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Department of Transportation release the state’s detailed traffic reports later this summer, the results will likely show fewer car accidents in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie/FortContinue reading “Fewer car accidents expected in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie”

Distracted driving is a leading cause of West Palm Beach car accidents and traffic accidents throughout South Florida. Now, the National Safety Council has pulled together a report that compiles more than 30 studies looking at the dangers — giving us one of the first comprehensive looks into just how dangerous it has become. DistractedContinue reading “Distracted driving a primary cause of West Palm Beach car accidents”

Volunteers are needed for Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program, which advocates for the care of Florida nursing home residents, TCPalm reported. Our St. Lucie nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers urge those with time to consider volunteering for this important program. The program operates under the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Two or three paidContinue reading “Volunteers needed to help review allegations of St. Lucie nursing home neglect and abuse”

Florida cyclists have failed in an effort to prevent passage of a bill that requires bicyclists to use bike lanes whenever possible and to remain on the right side of the road. Advocates for bicycling safety argued the measure will increase the risk of Palm Beach bicycle accidents and cycling accident elsewhere in South Florida,Continue reading “Palm Beach bicycle accidents at issue as Governor signs new law”

A Palm Beach motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a teenager, CBS 4 reported. The 17-year-old was eastbound on Wiles Road when his motorcycle collided with a Ford Escape that was attempting to turn into a parking lot. The accident sent the victim flying about 70 feet before he landed on the windshield ofContinue reading “Palm Beach motorcycle accident claims life of teen; young drivers at increased risk of summer accidents”

A Chicago man and his 6-year-old daughter were injured in a parasail accident on Monday, the Miami Herald reported. Freeman & Mallard offers free and confidential appointments to tourists injured at attractions or on rental equipment — including parasails and Jet Skis — throughout South Florida, including Miami, Margate, Hollywood, Coral Gables and West PalmContinue reading “Miami parasail accident injures tourists; Rental jet ski accidents also a summer danger”

In South Florida, our roads can turn from hot and dry to wet and slippery in a matter of seconds making for dangerous driving conditions! As we approach summer, afternoon thunderstorms are certainly headed our way and with that we can find ourselves in dangerous driving conditions rather quickly. Also, if you plan on drivngContinue reading “Florida Tire Basics – 101”