Anyone who had an eye on weather in Southwest Florida had also at some point had an eye on television meteorologist Jim Reif, who over the course of more than 30 years in South Florida gained a reputation as an expert on hurricane formations and an advocate for storm preparedness.…
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Fort Lauderdale DUI Crashes Remain Spring Break Hazard
Separate crashes in Florida involving spring-break revelers reportedly involved drivers who had been drinking excessively before getting behind the wheel. Every year it seems we are confronted with the darker side of these mid-term celebrations, most often in the form of injuries sustained or lives lost as a result of…
Florida Cyclist, Pedestrian Problem Reflected Throughout the South
It’s been well-established that Florida is the most dangerous state in the country for bicyclists. Where Floridians account for six percent of the nation’s population, about 1 in 5 bicyclist deaths occur here. What a recent report in The Atlantic reveals is that similar trends are reflected throughout the Southern…
Fort Lauderdale Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident Victims Left with Insurance Fight
Scores of riders have been injured in South Florida bicycle accidents in recent years. To offer up just a few examples: –A 49-year-old bicyclist was killed after being struck by a pickup truck driver in the 1800 block of Northwest 31st Avenue in Lauderhill in November 2012. The driver was…
Florida Bicycle Injury Reduction Goal of Safe Streets Initiative
A bicyclist who was paralyzed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Fort Lauderdale shortly before Christmas has died of his injuries. Our Fort Lauderdale bicycle injury lawyers understand the 53-year-old victim had been on his way to work when he was hit by a car. The cyclist landed…
Broward, Miami-Dade Most Dangerous for Bicycles
Broward and Miami-Dade Counties have a higher number of bicycle fatalities and injuries than any other county in the state, according to a recent Florida Department of Transportation study. That dubious distinction places Broward and Miami-Dade right at the top of the list of counties targeted in a state program…
Pedestrians at High Risk in Broward, Miami-Dade Counties
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…
Better Focus on South Florida Cycling Safety Warranted
Officials in NYC may be on the right track in focusing their traffic safety efforts where it counts. According to the New York Post, Mayor de Blasio is pushing NYPD commanders for “zero” traffic fatalities in the big apple. They’re shifting some focus from robberies and shootings to include reckless…
Broward Bicycle Events Abound in Coming Months
For its fifth year, residents and visitors will participate in and enjoying the Tour de Broward at Miramar Regional Park. According to the Sun Sentinel, the annual ride, walk and run event will be taking place on the 23rd of February on Miramar Parkway. During the first three years, the…
Proceed With Caution: Construction Starts Over Middle River
Two years of inconvenient construction recently kicked off to demolish and rebuild the bridge over Middle River. Moving from two lanes to three lanes, westbound Sunrise will experience serious construction between Northeast 20th Avenue and Middle River Drive, according to the Sun Sentinel. The more than 40,000 vehicles a day…