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New Year’s Eve has long been notorious for parties and car accidents. Everyone wants to have a memorable night and alcohol often plays a big part in the activities, as it does throughout the entire holiday season. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Whether you’re staying in and celebrating with friendsContinue reading “Staying Safe on South Florida Roads through the New Year”

It may take days, and sometimes even weeks, after suffering a concussion before you feel like you’ve fully recovered. But pictures of your brain may say otherwise. According to the Smithsonian, there’s a good chance that lingering abnormalities may be detectible by MRI as long as four months after a concussion. A new study publishedContinue reading “South Florida Brain Injuries: Concussions No Minor Matter”

Officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that the final rule has been issued to make sure that all seats on new motorcoaches and large buses are equipped with seat belts. The new rule was created to increase the safety of these vehicles by helping to reduce the risks of deathContinue reading “Bus and Motorcoach Accident Safety in Focus as Government Mandates Seatbelts”

There are 48 states with laws requiring children over the age of 3 be restrained in a booster seat. Unfortunately, Florida is not one of them. It seems that our state has lagged behind in creating booster seat laws for our youngest passengers. Some state representatives are working to enact a booster seat law thatContinue reading “Florida’s Fight for Booster Seat Laws”

In the event of an accidental death, on the road, on the water, a construction site, or private property, the cause of the fatality must be investigated. When an accidental death is the result of individual or organizational negligence, the victim’s family can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against responsible parties. After three powerboat racersContinue reading “Powerboat Race Organizer Sued for 2011 Deaths”

Sinkholes have been a problem for developed areas in Florida for decades. What is a sinkhole? A sinkhole is a natural depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of ground surface layers. A sinkhole can be caused by chemical dissolution or collapse caused by man-made activities, including the collapse of a mine.Continue reading “Uncategorized Category Archives — Page 2 of 3”

Sinkholes have been a problem for developed areas in Florida for decades. What is a sinkhole? A sinkhole is a natural depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of ground surface layers. A sinkhole can be caused by chemical dissolution or collapse caused by man-made activities, including the collapse of a mine.Continue reading “Florida’s Sinkholes and Premises Liability”

Sadly, reports of mass shootings have become commonplace news nationwide. Recently, some mass shootings have even failed to make a headline. As law enforcement agencies gear up for criminal proceedings after an attack, victims and their loved ones will try to restore their lives. In some cases, a shooter will take his own life inContinue reading “Who is to Blame (and Liable) for Mass Shootings?”

A local worker was severely injury and rushed to the hospital after being struck by a collapsing beam on a construction site in a Fort Lauderdale fall accident. According to CBS Miami, it happened at the construction site at 109 S. Gordon Road. Workers there were constructing a two-story home at the time of theContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Construction Worker Injured in Fall Accident”

As the clocks are set back one hour and the fall light turns to early dusk and dark, drivers are at a higher risk of night time accidents. In addition to reduced vision, drivers may also suffer drowsiness and reduced awareness when driving at night. While the risks of night time driving are well-documented, newContinue reading “Auto Accident Category Archives — Page 4 of 19”