Fatal truck accidents, according to a recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are most likely to occur in the state of North Dakota. That conclusion was reached by looking at 2012 crash data from each state and measuring it against the...
Year: 2014
Warmer weather also increases danger for bicyclists in Florida
With spring just around the corner, some residents here in Florida are already preparing for the warmer weather by dusting off their bicycles and getting them ready for travel. But while there are a lot of benefits to cycling, such as lowering your risk of certain...
Study shows cat bites may be just as dangerous as dog bites
Most people across Florida know that a property owner is responsible for maintaining safe premises. Failing to do so can leave them open to liability, especially if injuries are suffered on their property. And while most people often think of slips and falls when they...
Police urge drivers to come forward in pedestrian hit-and-run
“There is a family behind every hit and run,” the sister of a deceased 47-year-old South Florida woman told reporters this month. She and her family are still trying to cope with the fact that their loved one was struck by not only one inattentive driver...
Are drunken-boating laws harsh enough to stop repeat offenders?
An interesting article about drunken-boating out of Massachusetts this month could spark some debate among our Florida readers who may start to wonder about our own state laws and whether our statutes really do enough to stop repeat offenders from getting back on the...
Police look for tow truck driver who caused hit and run in Miami
Perhaps some of the worst accidents to have to go through are hit-and-run accidents. That’s because, as many residents here in Florida know, the driver responsible for causing the accident is sometimes never found, which can leave accident victims feeling...