Florida is the most dangerous state in the entire country when it comes to bicyclist fatalities. According to newly-released numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 125 bicyclists killed on Florida roadways in 2011. Nationwide, there were close to 700 bicyclists who were killed in traffic…
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Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda Involved in Massive Airbag Defect Recall
Four major automobile manufacturers have issued a recall on nearly 3.5 million vehicles sold worldwide – including in the U.S. – due the fact that the passenger airbags pose an injury risk. Our Weston injury lawyers understand that this is in fact the largest-ever recall involving airbags. In all cases,…
NHTSA: Tailor Safety Ratings to Older Drivers, Families
Our Oakland Park injury lawyers know many people are aware of the benefits of reviewing safety-rating information when purchasing a vehicle. However, there is often a great deal to decipher and it’s hard to know what’s truly relevant. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recommending the creation of…
Child Pedestrians Safety a Spring Focus in South Florida
Our kids are going to be getting out of school for Summer Break pretty soon, and they’re going to be spending a lot of time outside. While that’s good for them and helps to keep them healthy, it also serves up some serious risks. We’re talking about the risks they…
One Dead, 16 Injured in School Transportation Accident
A 9-year-old boy was killed and 16 others were injured in a recent school bus accident in Port St. Lucie. According to the TC Palm, a loaded sod truck rammed right into the side of the bus. Our St. Lucie school injury lawyers understand that school buses might be coming…
U.S. Airways, Inc. v. McCutchen, Equitable Relief, and Third-Party Work Accidents
In a recent 5-to-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in favor of an airline mechanic who had been badly injured in a car accident. Our Boca Raton injury lawyers understand the primary question was how compensation was to be divided and whether the amount he reimbursed his own insurance…
Tragedy Highlights Lawnmower Safety in South FLorida
Some people enjoying mowing the lawn. Others see it as a chore. But most of us don’t recognize the risks that are involved. According to FOX29, a Palm Harbor girl is facing serious surgery after losing both her legs in a recent lawnmower accident. This is her fourth surgery. It…
Florida Pedestrian Safety a Summer Concern
In 2010, Florida Traffic Crash Statistics revealed that 2.65 pedestrians were killed in car wrecks for every 100,000 residents in the state of Florida. In total, 7,290 pedestrians were injured over the course of the year and another 499 pedestrians were killed. The number of deaths reflects an increase in…
Rollover Accidents Can Cause Injury But There are Ways to Stay Safe
In March, CBS reported that six people were inside of a van near Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport when a hit-and-run accident occurred. The accident happened on the southbound return loop at the airport and the six people in the van suffered minor injuries as a result. Our Fort Lauderdale injury…
Unintentional Poisoning Leading Child Injury Cause
Every year, thousands of children are rushed to Florida hospitals due to unintentional poisoning stemming from exposure to or consumption of household chemicals and medicines. Our Hallandale Beach injury lawyers know that while the number of child poisoning fatalities has been dramatically reduced over the last five decades, there are…