A Fort Lauderdale woman and her two children were injured in a SUV rollover accident when a tire on her SUV separated, causing her car to flip several times earlier this week, according to The St. Augustine Record. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that she was heading northbound on Interstate…
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Dump Trucks Pose Risk to St. Lucie Motorists Involved in Florida Trucking Accidents
Many motorists find it annoying to drive behind a dump truck on Florida roadways because they are difficult to see around and may have loose debris flying off the truck which can create a driving hazard. A recent St. Lucie dump truck accident has us mindful that not only are…
Cameras Located at Fort Lauderdale’s Most Dangerous Intersections Can Reduce the Risk of Car Accidents
From Los Angeles, California to Selmer, Tennessee, there are at least 500 towns and cities in 25 states that have red light cameras. On duty 24/7, these cameras capture red light runners in the act, but are they just money makers for the towns and cities or are they making…
Man Struck by Three Cars in West Palm Pedestrian Accident
Palm Beach Fire Rescue was called out to the scene of a deadly West Palm pedestrian accident recently. The accident happened at the corner of Belvedere and Palmetto roads just before 5:00 a.m. The victim was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach and was later pronounced…
Get Vehicle Recall Information to Decrease Your Risks of a Serious Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale and Elsewhere
Driving on our roadways may now be more dangerous than ever with a number of recent vehicle-related safety recalls. Defective vehicle products can greatly increase your risk of being involved in a car accident in West Palm Beach and elsewhere throughout the United States, especially if you never hear about…
Drunk Driving Accidents Expected to Increase with Alcohol-Serving Fast Food Chains
Serving alcohol at drive-thru restaurants could increase the risk of DUI accidents in Fort Lauderdale. Yet Sonic Drive-In has been playing around with the idea of offering three types of bottles draft beer and 10 varieties of wine to their menu for customers who eat on the patio. The Sonic…
Florida Ranks 37th Nationwide in Driving Skills
GMAC Insurance recently released the results of its National Drivers Test, and the final test scores weren’t too impressive. One out of every five drivers were unable to meet the basic requirements to get a driver’s license. That means that about 37 million Americans would not pass the written drivers…
New Consumer Report Flags Tire Pressure as Cause of Car Accidents in West Palm and Elsewhere
The summer months are here and so are higher risks for a car accident in Fort Lauderdale and elsewhere throughout the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released a consumer advisory urging all motorists to check the inflation of their tires and to check for signs of tread…
New Report Ranks Florida First in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Florida has the most pedestrian deaths in the country, ranking it the most dangerous place for pedestrians, according to a pedestrian safety report released by Transportation For America. The 2011 edition looks back on the 47,000 people killed walking along roadways in the United States. It also looks back on…
Motorcycle Accidents Common on Palm Beach Roads
The Sun Sentinel recently reported on the tragic death of motorcyclist who was killed when he was hit by a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction. Our Palm Beach injury lawyers and Fort Lauderdale motorcycle accident attorneys know that many times motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle are not the fault…