If you’ve been employed at the same office for years, and your job doesn’t typically rank high on most lists as dangerous, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about on-the-job accidents. Perhaps you sit at a desk most of the day, working at a computer or stand...
Members of the Florida Highway Patrol are charged with keeping the state’s roads safe and passable. A challenging and dangerous job, state troopers assume a lot of risk on every shift as they regularly work around moving traffic and other potential hazards. They also...
Losing a child is one of the most tragic and hardest things a parent can experience. When the death was caused by a preventable accident, the level of sorrow, anger and grief only intensify. A recent crash in Florida claimed the life of a child and seriously injured...
A horrible three-vehicle accident in Miami claimed one life and injured at least one other person. Authorities are still investigating the crash and hopefully they will determine who was responsible for the accident. Once they identify the driver deemed at fault,...
Road intersections in Florida and elsewhere are notoriously dangerous. At any given moment, multiple vehicles are trying to get from one place to another while making turns into the paths of other cars. All drivers must remain vigilant when traversing...
Drivers in Florida and elsewhere must remain cognizant of their surroundings and the traffic in front of them at all times. Otherwise, a serious accident can occur, leading to horrific outcomes. This seems to be exactly what happened in a multi-vehicle wreck in Walton...
If you imbibe alcohol, then get behind the wheel of a car to drive, you’re not necessarily breaking the law. It depends on numerous factors, including what your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level happens to be at the time. In Florida, if you’re age 21 or beyond...
In Fort Walton Beach and many other areas throughout the country, motorists must share the roads with pedestrians. Sometimes, pedestrians will actually walk in the roadway, or other things can happen that will lead to a serious accident involving motor vehicles and...
Often regarded as heroes, firefighters put their lives on the line when battling blazes and conducting other rescue missions. Unfortunately, a member of the South Walton Fire District, who is also an EMT, suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car while...
Most people are aware that texting or answering a call on one’s cellphone while driving can lead to distracted driver accidents. Many states have passed legislation prohibiting the use of cellphones by drivers behind the wheel, but a lot of motorists still think it is...
