In the state of Florida, Traffic Crash Statistics reveal that there were 4,925 bicycle crashes in 2010. This was a 3.16 percent increase in the number of accidents when compared to the 4,774 crashes that occurred in 2009. The number of bicyclists injured also went up by 3.95 percent from…
Officials with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office are searching for answers as to why a four-story scissor lift plummeted onto a concrete dock in Port Everglades, killing two county public works employees and causing a third to suffer critical injuries. Our Broward injury lawyers understand the workers had been making…
NFL footballer Donte Stallworth and his girlfriend were involved in a scary accident recently when the hot air balloon in which they were traveling crashed into a string of power lines in South Florida. Our Vero Beach injury lawyers understand that while the pair suffered some burns, they are expected…
Few of those seeking a sunny respite from the monotony of college courses and part-time jobs consider that spring break has a host of potential dangers. West Palm Beach injury lawyers have learned that our city was ranked 5th in the nation as the most dangerous spring break destination, according…
While we welcome the spring breakers who flock to enjoy the warm respite and sandy beaches Florida offers, our Palm Beach County personal injury lawyers also want to make sure all of these vacationers make it back safely. Sadly in recent years, there has been a spate of deaths attributed…
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for young drivers, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that drivers ages 16-19 are three times as likely to get hurt in a crash as compared with other drivers. In many cases, teens are more prone to accidents because they…
Most resorts and hotels have pools, as do amusement parks and many private residences. While pools can provide a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon and to cool off from the heat, our Florida swimming pool accident attorneys know that swimming pools can also be very dangerous, especially for…
It’s spring break and we’re sure many of you will be hitting the water. It’s that perfect time to uncover the boat and spend the day along the coastline for sun, fun and some time away from school and work. Unfortunately, Florida continues to be the most dangerous state for…
In a recent construction accident in Pompano Beach, a backhoe sliced a natural gas line. Traffic was detoured for hours because of it, according to the Sun Sentinel. The construction accident happened just after 4:00 p.m. and right before rush hour on N. Federal Highway. A four-block section of the…
Happy Birthday SaferProducts.gov! Over the last two years, the official website has posted close to 14,000 reports of consumer product safety concerns. This website is helping to keep Americans safe and away from dangerous products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks…