We’re losing thousands each and every year and it’s all a result of dangerous driving habits — distracted driving in particular. While some might not think it’s dangerous, the results can be deadly. In 2010, we lost more than 3,000 people in distracted driving accidents. Another 420,000 were injured. These…
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Spring Break Pedestrian Risks Abound in Fort Lauderdale
The month of March is one of the busiest we see in the area. People from all over the country enjoy our sunny and sandy beaches and soak up that Florida sunshine. With all these visitors, and with kids let out of school for spring break, we see a significant…
Fort Lauderdale Traffic Safety — Accidents on the Rise
The total number of traffic accident fatalities has increased for the first time since 2005. According to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC), there were more than 36,000 people killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2012. That’s a five percent increase from the year before and…
Darkness Posing Risks for More Broward Pedestrian Accidents
Driving at night can be dangerous, particularly as we enter the height of season, which includes spring break. Broward pedestrians face some of the highest risks. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), about 40 percent of drivers worry about hitting a pedestrian or an animal while driving at night.…
Traffic and Roadwork on A1A Increasing Pedestrian Accident Risks
If you’re a frequent traveler of A1A, you might want to rethink your travels. According to the Sun Sentinel, construction crews will be working along that roadway from now through the first week of May. It’s all in an effort to correct the damage that was caused by Hurricane Sandy…
Hit-and-Run Drivers Causing South Florida Traffic Accidents
As if it’s not bad enough to get into a traffic accident, imagine getting into one with a hit-and-run driver. That’s the case for tens of thousands of travelers in the State of Florida. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), there were roughly 70,000…
Florida Personal Injury Victims Could See New Restrictions Suing Government Entities
Personal injury victims of malpractice, wrongdoing or negligence by public hospitals, police agencies or other local government bodies could soon be even further limited in how much they could collect. Our Broward personal injury lawyers know that these entities have long been pressuring the state to reduce their liability in…
Drivers at Fault in Most Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists are likely not at fault in most accidents, according to The Guardian. Our Fort Lauderdale bicycle accident attorneys understand that many are quick to point the finger at bicyclists for traffic accidents. Many say they’re taking over our roadways with little concern for the traffic around them. But that’s…
City of Fort Lauderdale Throws Party for Bicycle Safety
“Alert today, alive tomorrow.” That was the theme for the downtown Fort Lauderdale bike safety event. City officials closed NE 3rd Avenue to hold the event and to help to raise awareness about the risks faced by bicyclists in our area, especially our young ones. According to the Examiner, the…
Buying a New Car: Don’t Forget to Check the Safety Ratings!
Listen up Toyota Camry owners! You might be driving one of the country’s most popular cars, but you’re not driving the safest! According to CNN Money, the Camry recently received “poor” markings on the latest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In the test, the vehicles…