Broward and Miami-Dade will benefit from new traffic safety programs after a state study found that those counties have the highest number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. Our Fort Lauderdale pedestrian accident attorney is a staunch advocate for victims injured by the negligence of others. According to the Florida Department…
Throughout the holidays, the city of Fort Lauderdale asks you to be extra safe. Whether driving, walking, or biking, you are reminded to take it slow and watch out for others. Keep in mind that people of all ages and abilities are pedestrians. Together, we can all make this a…
Fort Lauderdale firefighters saved the day when they rescued a woman over the New River. She was up on the river’s railroad drawbridge, which crosses between Las Olas Riverfront and a historic district. Firefighters had to use a 24-foot ladder to reach the 55-year-old woman. According to the Sun Sentinel,…
A plaza with benches and specific areas designed for shade may soon sit atop the roof entrance to Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard. According to the South Florida Business Journal, city officials want to make this area a more than $800,000 priority. They also want to move the tunnel entrance…
What might be more terrifying than the ghosts and goblins of All Hallow’s Eve are the risks for young pedestrian accidents. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, October 31st is the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians. An overwhelming majority of children (close to 90 percent) participate…
Law enforcement officials are looking into the death of a 32-year-old woman from Davie who was killed after she got out of a vehicle pulled over onto the shoulder of South Federal Highway. According to the Sun-Sentinel, the accident happened in the 3200 block of South Federal near the Fort…
The city has made a decision, and it’s to give pedestrians priority over drivers at two intersections along Las Olas Boulevard. According to the Sun Sentinel, there is a new crossing system to let an all-red cycle at both Southeast Eighth and Ninth avenues. What this means is that when…
pedestrian was killed in a recent accident at the Miami International Airport. According to 7 News, the pedestrian was exiting Concourse H when the accident happened around noon. The victim, who was returning from a business trip, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are currently looking into the accident,…
Fort Lauderdale is one of the nation’s hottest Labor Day 2013 travel destinations, according to the Huffington Post. With that being said, we can expect our beaches to be packed through the weekend. While this travel trend is great for local businesses, it’s not such great news for safety on…
Fort Lauderdale police officers have released the name of one of two men who were hit in a recent accident. According to CBS Miami, the accident happened just after 8:30 p.m. when a driver heading east on Broward Boulevard slammed into a pedestrian and then into a bicyclist. Here’s how…