South Florida Accident Awareness Blog
In an effort to promote awareness and keep people in our community safer, our news blog provides visitors with current information on local accidents, medical malpractice, product recalls and other Florida law.
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Florida Residents Asked to Help Older Adults During National Preparedness Month
September has been declared National Preparedness Month by presidential proclamation. Last week we presented information on the importance of keeping an emergency kit on hand in the case of an emergency, including hurricanes or tornadoes. Today, our Treasure Coast...
Local Employers Cracking Down on Texting While Driving
Last spring, we wrote about the defeat of Florida’s distracted driving bill. Now some local employers are taking matters into their own hands. Walt Disney World and Orange County have already enacted policies that prohibit their employees from texting behind the wheel...
Florida Residents that Prepare for a Zombie Attack Will Be Prepared for Hurricanes Too
In July, our South Florida hurricane damage attorneys urged South Florida and Treasure Coast residents to take the danger of hurricanes seriously as the 2012 hurricane season got underway. With hurricane Isaac serving as a reminder that the hurricane season has...
What Would You Do To Prevent a Distracted Driving Injury?
Each week, we write about car accidents caused by distracted driving. But what would you do to prevent a distracted driving accident from occurring? According to reports, a Canadian man was willing to risk his own life. Darrell Krushelnicki is credited with saving...
Florida Mom Pushing for Distracted Driving Law
Last spring, many Florida drivers were upset when the House blocked legislation that would have banned texting while driving in the state. Now, one Naples mom is encouraging people to again take action to enact the law. Kristin Murphy is leading a charge to raise...
Heavy Florida Drivers Encouraged to Make Seatbelt Adjustments and Buckle Up
A woman in Summerville, S.C., got a wakeup call last year when she was ticketed for not wearing her seatbelt. The woman weighed 408 pounds at the time, and the seatbelt was not big enough to fit around her. In the year since, the woman has lost over 200 pounds. She...
Port St. Lucie Drivers Less Likely to Be Involved in Car Accidents
A report by Car Insurance Comparison last year found Florida drivers to be among the worst in the nation. A new report by Allstate confirmed that while drivers in some of the larger metropolitan areas in Florida are still among the worst drivers, drivers in the...
Star of “Glee” Offers Message about Texting while Driving
A new public service announcement features actress Dianna Agron who stars as Quinn Fabray, a popular character on the hit Fox show “Glee.” Her character becomes involved in a car accident while looking at a text message instead of the road. The PSA is part of the...
Florida’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Runs Through Friday
The Florida Department of Transportation announces its “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week”, which is on the heels of Florida’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The weeklong campaign, which runs through Sept. 7, aims to raise awareness of the dangers of drowsy...
Distracted Driving: A Game No One Wins
Many of us grew up playing video games. Today, some of the most popular video games simulate driving. Games like Super Mario Kart, Grand Theft Auto and Need for Speed require the player to “drive” a car while processing all kinds of other obstacles. So are...
Department of Transportation Making Florida Turnpike Safer
Last week, we wrote about the increase in car accidents in Broward and Palm Beach counties. In that article, we explained that distracted driving is likely to blame for the rise. Now, Florida’s Department of Transportation and the Florida turnpike authority are...
Florida Car Accident Drivers Cautioned to Share Information, But Not Too Much
If you have witnessed a Florida car accident, you know that in the aftermath there is chaos and confusion. It is important for drivers to remain calm and take the appropriate steps to help ensure that all legal processes are completed. In Florida, that means you must...
Florida Highway Patrol to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers through Labor Day Weekend
Our Treasure Coast car accident attorneys believe it is important for Florida drivers to say informed about law enforcement efforts to keep our highways safe from dangerous drivers. As the Labor Day weekend approaches, we offer information regarding the Drive Sober or...
Distracted Driving Laws Difficult to Enforce
Distracted driving is dangerous, and cellphones are the cause of many car accidents. While Florida does not prohibit the use of a cellphone while driving, our neighbors to the north, in Georgia, do have a law targeting distracted driving. But police officers are...
Florida Hit-and-Run Accident Drivers Leave Devastation in Their Wake
A Fort Pierce hit-and-run accident Saturday night left a woman dead and the police searching for clues for the driver responsible. TCPalm.com reports the 32-year-old mother of two was crossing U.S. 1 around 9 p.m. Saturday when she was struck by a vehicle. Police...
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