We’ve all been there before — driving down the road, struggling to keep our eyes open. Did you know that it’s that exact scenario that led to more than 11,000 fatalities in the last decade? According to Yahoo News, it’s a problem that can’t really be detected. We’ve got breathalyzers…
In 2011, Florida saw more bicyclist fatalities than any other state in the country. We saw close to 150 bicyclist fatalities here in 2011, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It’s no wonder we ranked as 31st on the annual rankings bestowed by the League of American…
We’ve got to keep an eye on the elderly drivers in our family and now that concern has prompted the proposal of an additional new-car rating from officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To help keep older drivers safer behind the wheel, advocates are proposing a new…
The term “superbugs” sounds like something out of a horror movie, but in fact superbugs are very real. Superbugs are antibiotic resistant infections that are tough to kill. The most famous and well-known superbug is called MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant staph infection. However, there are also other superbugs and…
One Fort Lauderdale pedestrian is counting his blessings today, as he escaped death from a two-car accident. According to the Sun Sentinel, it was all caught on the intersection’s red-light camera. The accident happened at roughly 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 84 and South Federal Highway. According…
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recognizes May 2013 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycles can be easily hidden in traffic, so it critical for motorists to watch for motorcycles to ensure everyone’s safety. “Florida’s mild climate and beautiful scenery make it very attractive for Florida residents to own a…
There are many kinds of jobs out there. One should be no safer than the other. If federal officials have anything to say about it, they’re going to make it safer for temporary workers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there’s a new initiative underway to protect…
We’ve been talking a lot about bicycle safety in recent weeks, and it’s well warranted. Not only are we the nation’s most dangerous state for these kinds of accidents, but it’s also May, which means it’s National Bike Safety Month. Our bicycle accident lawyers understand that there is a large…
We’ve been talking about the safety of bicyclists for some time now, and with good reason. They’re up against some serious dangers out there. But now, they’ve got a lot of support on their side. The entire month of May has been dedicated National Bike Month. According to The League…
At least 57 million people, or more that 25 percent of the population over the age of 15, ride bicycles according to a recent study from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Many of these riders are in the state of Florida, too. South Florida Adventures lists the “Top 9…