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Throughout April, the National Safety Council (NSC) and FocusDriven are asking American’s to be considerate of other motorists on our roadways and request that drivers stop using their cell phones behind the wheel during the inaugural National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is estimated that nearly 30 percent of all accidents — roughly 1.6 millionContinue reading “April Marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month – Risk of Miami Car Accidents Increases with Distracted Driving”

The Florida Legislature recently started the process of passing two bills that could put part of the blame on the victim in cases where accidents involve a defective vehicle, Automotive Discovery. Currently, Florida law deems the manufacturer to be completely responsible for serious or fatal injuries that result from a Palm Beach car accident causedContinue reading “Florida measures would force victims to share fault in Fort Lauderdale accidents caused by vehicle defects”

The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released new statistics showing the United States experienced a decrease in the number of car accident fatalities for the fourth-consecutive year in a row. The NSC found that there were approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities in 2010 — a 3 percent decrease from 2009 and the lowest total sinceContinue reading “Decreased Number of Roadway Fatalities not to be Taken Lightly for West Palm Beach Car Accidents”

The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released new statistics showing the United States experienced a decrease in the number of car accident fatalities for the fourth-consecutive year in a row. The NSC found that there were approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities in 2010 — a 3 percent decrease from 2009 and the lowest total sinceContinue reading “South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog — Page 64 of 76 — Published by Broward County, Florida Personal Injury & Accident Attorneys — Freeman Injury Law”

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission have held Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to the full sentence and citation for inadequate crowd management. The incident at issue was the November 2008 death of a worker who was trampled by a crowd at one ofContinue reading “Wal-Mart cited for fatal crowd control violation — premise liability issues common in Fort Lauderdale”

Choosing the right nursing home for your loved one can prove to be a difficult task with so many factors involved. It’s important to look at costs, statistics and features. It also crucial to find a home with reliable and trustworthy staff to avoid nursing home abuse in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in South Florida.Continue reading “Choosing the right nursing home in Fort Lauderdale a critical step in avoiding neglect and abuse”

Two Palm Beach deputies are injured after a Ride-the-Wind tour boat collided with the Deputy’s air boat, according to The Palm Beach Post. The crash happen at approximately 1:30 p.m. in shallow, well-traveled water in the Broward County Everglades. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers know the dangers faced by visitors and residents alike. WhetherContinue reading “Fort Lauderdale Air Boat Accident Injures 2 Deputies and a Family of 6”

According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, approximately 13.5 million people boarded cruise ships in 2009. The Association brags about the new high-tech features of cruise ships: golf simulators, water parks, surf pools, ice-skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, etc. But all of these attractions increasing the risks of a Florida cruise ship accident. Our West Palm BeachContinue reading “Injuries on Fort Lauderdale Cruise Ships Best Handled by Experienced Attorney”

The Miami Herald recently reported the arrest of a Fort Lauderdale man accused of causing the death of a Miami Heat dancer in a DUI accident last September. Our drunk driving accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale understand the pain and anguish a victim’s family endures in the wake of a fatal drunk driving accident. TooContinue reading “Man charged in Fort Lauderdale drunk driving accident that claimed life of Miami Heat dancer”

The horror of seeing a tractor trailer stop suddenly in front of you while driving strikes fear in us all. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys know the catastrophic and often fatal injuries caused when passenger vehicles are involved in a Florida trucking accident. Underride guards are not protecting occupants in vehicles that rear endContinue reading “Rear-end accidents involving tractor-trailers a deadly cause of car accidents in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale”