Parents beware! Play yards are serving up some serious risks for accidents, thereby endangering your young ones. Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced new safety efforts to address the dangers of play yards. There were far too many accidents happening as a result of the faulty…
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Motorcyclists Beware: Daytona Beach Bike Week and Accident Risks
There are treasure hunts, bicycle raffles, parties, races and so much more. And all these events are a part of Daytona Beach Bike Week. What officials leave out are the risks for motorcycle accidents during this time. Each year, about 500,000 people make their way to the festival for one…
Fort Lauderdale Spring Break Injuries — A Concern for All
The month of March brings visitors from around the world to our South Florida beaches. Unfortunately, many beachgoers are unaware of the risks that are involved with a day at the beach. Take riptides for example. These tides are strong undercurrents that have the ability to carry you out to…
Spring Breakers Targeted by Law Enforcement Statewide
Law enforcement officers throughout the state recently teamed up to encourage spring breakers, both local and from out of town, to safely celebrate their time away from work and school. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), our beautiful beaches come with some serious risks,…
Roundabouts Slowing Drivers and Improving Roadway Safety
If you’ve been here for a while, you may have noticed the increase in the number of roundabouts that keep popping up along our roadways. They’ve been spreading like wildfire out there over the last 15 years. Officials see them as an easy and cost effective way to try and…
Broward Bus Driver “Retires” Before Being Fired
He could have (and should have) been fired for a number of reasons. He was a Broward County transit bus driver who had been disciplined 19 times, served more than 30 days of suspension and was responsible for 9 accidents. He was still offered a “last chance” back in 2008.…
Nighttime Driving — A Common and Dangerous in South Florida
We all know it’s a little tougher to drive at night. In fact, about 7 out of 10 drivers in the country actually fear driving at night because of a lack of visibility. In South Florida, we may not have to deal with winter, but early darkness and heavy tourist…
Common Child Cold Remedies Recalled by CPSC
Parents need to pay attention! Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have recalled Triaminic and Theraflu products. The recall comes after discovery that the bottles do not meet the CPSC’s child-resistant closure standards. The ingredients in these bottles can be dangerous to child if they’re over-consumed. According to…
Dangerous I-95 Interchange Claims Another Life
After a recent traffic accident, a barrier wall was left with a gaping 10-foot hole. One person was killed in this accident, and it wasn’t the driver of the truck. According to the Sun Sentinel, repairs on the Interstate 95 barrier could not be made until after the hydraulic fluid…
Florida Cruise Ship Lawsuits Nightmares Not Rare
What started as a welcomed getaway has ended with thousands of cruise ship passengers and crew members stranded in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico in foul, sickening conditions. There are reports of rooms sloshing with human waste and four-hour long lines for limited food rations. Our Fort Lauderdale…