The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released new statistics showing the United States experienced a decrease in the number of car accident fatalities for the fourth-consecutive year in a row. The NSC found that there were approximately 34,700 motor vehicle fatalities in 2010 — a 3 percent decrease from 2009…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission have held Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to the full sentence and citation for inadequate crowd management. The incident at issue was the November 2008 death of a worker who was trampled by…
Choosing the right nursing home for your loved one can prove to be a difficult task with so many factors involved. It’s important to look at costs, statistics and features. It also crucial to find a home with reliable and trustworthy staff to avoid nursing home abuse in Fort Lauderdale…
Two Palm Beach deputies are injured after a Ride-the-Wind tour boat collided with the Deputy’s air boat, according to The Palm Beach Post. The crash happen at approximately 1:30 p.m. in shallow, well-traveled water in the Broward County Everglades. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers know the dangers faced by…
According to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, approximately 13.5 million people boarded cruise ships in 2009. The Association brags about the new high-tech features of cruise ships: golf simulators, water parks, surf pools, ice-skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, etc. But all of these attractions increasing the risks of a Florida cruise ship…
The Miami Herald recently reported the arrest of a Fort Lauderdale man accused of causing the death of a Miami Heat dancer in a DUI accident last September. Our drunk driving accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale understand the pain and anguish a victim’s family endures in the wake of a…
The horror of seeing a tractor trailer stop suddenly in front of you while driving strikes fear in us all. Our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys know the catastrophic and often fatal injuries caused when passenger vehicles are involved in a Florida trucking accident. Underride guards are not protecting occupants…
Many Florida drivers find Spring Break traffic incredibly frustrating. It’s as if the tourism season goes out with a bang every year. The aggravation of sitting in traffic or dealing with motorist who don’t know where they are going is probably mounting. Just remember, aggressive driving behaviors lead to a…
In our Spring Break 2011 series we have been reporting on topics like distracted driving, alcohol-related accidents, and teen driving accidents. The fourth topic in our series is premises liability injuries, which are a serious danger for students and families who are visiting Florida for Spring Break. Owners of resorts,…
Whether you are spending the week in Florida for Spring Break or just making it a long 3-day weekend, motorists are reminded to celebrate responsibly. As we conclude our Spring Break 2011 series of related topics on teen drivers, distracted driving and drunk driving, we want to remind motorists to…