Congress is introducing new legislation to enhance pedestrian safety on U.S. roads. With the size and weight of vehicles significantly increasing over the past thirty years, the pedestrian fatality rate has skyrocketed. The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the The Pedestrian Protection Act. This bill mandates the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to…
Authorities recently criminally charged a teen and his father in connection with a hit-and-run incident resulting in a pedestrian fatality. The incident occurred in Palm Bay, located in Brevard County on Florida’s East Coast. According to Fox 35 Orlando, the teen was driving more than three times the speed limit at the time of the…
Another Brightline fatality occurred recently in Palm Beach County when a 69-year-old man tragically lost his life. The incident happened at an intersection on Northlake Boulevard in Lake Park. Despite the flashing lights signaling that a Brightline train was approaching, the man reportedly drove his car under the safety arm. He struck the side of…
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you will likely require medical treatment. Your injuries could be from a motor vehicle accident or a slip-and-fall incident. However, predicting the exact course of your future treatment can be challenging, as recovery is often unpredictable. Insurance may not cover all the necessary medical interventions…
In a tragic incident that has gained national attention, an SUV crashed into a canal in Belle Glade. The western Palm Beach County SUV crash resulted in nine deaths, including six children. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is investigating the crash. An initial report from WPTV indicated that none of the ten individuals in…
Traffic stops are down while traffic-related fatalities are up compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a New York Times article. The number of cars on the road plummeted during the Covid pandemic. Many people were working from home, children were staying home from school, or otherwise remaining at home. Given fewer cars on the road,…
A 100-gallon fuel tank, unsecured in the back of a pickup truck, caused a severe accident recently in Southport, Bay County, in Florida’s Panhandle. The fuel tank flew off the truck and created a hazardous situation. According to a report, after the tank fell, it formed a puddle of fuel on the road. A second…
A recent golf cart accident in Indian River County left a 16-year-old hospitalized. Two boys operating a golf cart on a county roadway collided with a BMW SUV on a recent weekday afternoon. According to a report from WPTV, the incident took place on 27th Avenue in Vero Beach. Officials expressly prohibit golf carts on…
The Florida Department of Highways Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has well-documented the number of uninsured drivers on Florida’s roads. According to recent data, the statewide uninsured motorist rate for June 2024 is 6.37%. This is 1,038,246 of the total 16,306,173 registrations in Florida. Unfortunately, this often leaves motorists uncertain about how to recover damages….
The motorist involved in the death of a popular Martin County business journalist is now facing DUI manslaughter charges. Martin Drummond was the former business editor for the Stuart News and an avid cyclist. According to a TCPalm report, he was cycling in Stuart before 7:00 a.m. on a recent Friday. A 23-year-old in a…
