Monthly Archives: August 2019
The Dangers of Head-On Collisions
The Miami Herald recently reported that a 15-year-old girl was killed in a head-on collision caused by an accused drunk driver on a recent Saturday night. The teen was killed when the 19-year-old driver of a 2015 BMW going at least 55 mph on a curve near Temecula crossed the double line and slammed… Read More »
Florida’s Grim Ranking in Child Hot Car Deaths
We all know that Florida has a reputation for its warm weather and scenic natural environment that makes it unique among other states in this country. Unfortunately, these same conditions are also responsible for another much more tragic reason why Florida is unique. ABC’s WPTA News 21 recently reported that a 2-year-old little girl… Read More »
What Do I Do After My Child is Injured in a Car Accident?
The smallest members of our families are also the most precious and we all want to do nothing but keep them safe. But unfortunately, while cars are convenient sources of transportation for all of us, they also pose a risk to everyone including young children. And tragically, when young children are involved in confidence,… Read More »
Driving Safety For Older Drivers
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that the state of Florida has approved a driving safety course that will allow senior drivers to qualify for insurance rate reduction simply by taking it. The newly created Alliance of Delray Residential Associations Mature Driver/Senior Citizen Driver Course for drivers who are age 55 and older… Read More »
The Potential Consequences For Wheelchair-Bound Accident Victims
One sad reality is that accidents occur every day that result in innocent adults and children being injured or killed while operating their wheelchair. Most of the time, wheelchair-bound pedestrians are operating their equipment legally and are simply using the streets and sidewalks to travel from one destination to another. And sadly, when a… Read More »
Understanding Why Moped Accident Injuries Happen
With such a beautiful climate here in the southern part of Florida, it is no surprise that so many people take advantage of driving scooters, motorcycles and mopeds. Every year it seems like more and more visitors and locals alike take advantage of the sunny weather by riding motorized vehicles – especially mopeds. However,… Read More »
Updates on Local Red Light Cameras and Why They Matter
The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that the New Port Richey City Council will remain in the red-light camera business after the council unanimously approved a new three-year contract with a third party company to continue to operate five cameras in the city at a cost of $20,000 a month. The cameras are located… Read More »
The Benefits of Emergency Medical Professionals and Taking an Ambulance to the Hospital After a Car Accident
Bay News 9 recently reported that a Pinellas County crash survivor was able to meet the EMTs who saved his life. Last May, the then-22-year-old was driving his motorcycle through an intersection when a car hit him after running a red light. Thankfully, paramedics were able to arrive within minutes and begin life-saving measures…. Read More »
The Dangers of Roads For Child Pedestrians
Wink News has reported that a nine-year-old Sarasota boy who was biking to school died after being struck by a truck on a recent weekday morning. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the nine-year-old child pedestrian was biking westbound on a south sidewalk when a 25-year-old driver of a Chevrolet Silverado struck… Read More »
The Dangers of Road Rage For Motorcyclists
Road rage incidents are always an intimidating prospect because they can escalate so quickly and end in unpredictable results. However, this already-frightening possibility is further heightened when the victim of the road rage is riding a motorcycle. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a Pembroke Pines motorcyclist has been shot dead in… Read More »
