There’s been a whole heap of product recalls in recent weeks. Unfortunately, many of these recalls affect some of our most vulnerable — children. There have been recent recalls for strollers, beach chairs and even high chairs; all products geared toward children. Truth is, families likely have recalled or dangerous…
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MADD and West Palm Attorneys Supporting Victims’ Rights
You have to be 21-years-old to consume alcohol in the United States. This law just recently celebrated its 28th anniversary. Before, you only had to be 18-years-old to drink. Some are even still fighting to get the age limit dropped back down again, saying that if you can go to…
Teen Drivers and Severe Risks for Drowsy Driving Car Accidents
Teenage drivers are more likely to get into a deadly car accident than any other age group of drivers. These risks come along with their inexperience and their inability to comprehend dangers associated with poor driving habits. According to a recent study that was published in the Journal of Safety…
School Bus Accident in St. Lucie County Kills Young Rider
The State Attorney’s office is looking into a recent school bus accident in St. Lucie County. According to accident reports, the 56-year-old driver of the bus may be cited with a traffic offense or with a criminal charge. The Palm Beach Post reports that the driver wasn’t paying attention at…
Child Injury in St. Lucie: Check Defective Product Recalls
Defective products are lying around most of our homes and the worst part about it is that we don’t even know about it. Parents and guardians are urged to stay in the loop with the latest product recalls to help to protect some of our most vulnerable consumers — children.…
Road Rage Accident in Fort Lauderdale Backs Up Traffic for Hours
It’s congested out there. That’s no secret. What may be more of a secret is how to handle the traffic. Many drivers are having a tough time and are getting quite impatient behind the wheel. Take the recent fatal accident in Fort Lauderdale for example. We’re talking about the one…
Tragic Toddler Death Highlights Risk of Swimming Injuries in West Palm Beach
According to local authorities, a 2-year-old boy is dead after he fell into a swimming pool at a birthday party. The accident happened in Polk County. Medical examiners at a Tampa hospital report that the cause of death was drowning. Reportedly, he was at a birthday party with his parents…
Two Interstate Highway Accidents Shutting Down All Lanes
Intestate 95 was completely shut down after two semi-trucks were involved in two separate collisions just north of 45th Street. According to News Channel 5, both West Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews and officers with the Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the northbound lanes on I-95 just after 9:30…
Bicycling in Palm Beach: An Even Mixture of Benefits and Risks
Bicycling may be getting trendier and trendier with every passing day. Just look outside. There are more residents hopping on and pedaling away to get to where they’ve got to go. According to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), there are a multitude of reasons why biking is…
Nighttime Car Accident in Port St. Lucie Lands Driver in Critical Condition
A recent car accident in Port St. Lucie left one driver in critical condition. The accident happened at about 2:30 a.m. near La Buona Vita Drive when a 29-year-old driver slammed into the back of another vehicle that was traveling on the outside lane. The other driver involved in the…