Florida Boating Safety
201812.13
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Florida Boating Safety

Boating is one of the best activities to enjoy when the weather is nice but is also one of the most fraught with danger.  Although Florida has thousands of miles of navigable coastline as well as many lakes, rivers, and other navigable waters, the state also had the most boating accidents and fatalities in 2017…

Florida Cycling Accidents
201811.28
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Florida Cycling Accidents

A distracted driver in Broward County crashed into a group on cyclists on a road in Davie at 8:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, killing one cyclist and injuring five others.  A South Florida Sun-Sentinel report on the incident noted that the group of cyclists had 15-25 riders in total at the time of…

Florida Pedestrians at Risk
201811.14
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Florida Pedestrians at Risk

Confirming what many people who walk on the road anywhere in Florida already knew about the dangers of being a pedestrian, an annual report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) examining pedestrian safety in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The GHSA examined traffic safety statistics, and specifically, the issue of…

Jason P. Dollard – Intolerant of Negligence
201811.02
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Jason P. Dollard – Intolerant of Negligence

Jason Dollard may be the newest member of the Schwed team, but he certainly is not a newcomer to personal injury.  For almost 15 years, Jason has focused on personal injury litigation, representing those who have been victimized by the negligence of others in cases that range from automobile accidents and premises liability to medical…

Drowsy Driving
201811.01
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Drowsy Driving

Drowsy driving is an underappreciated danger on today’s roads.  A recent accident in Polk County in central Florida serves as a wake-up call for those of us who may not get enough sleep and then climb behind the wheel.  Driving drowsy is a dangerous practice and can be fatal or cause serious injuries to both…

Pulling Over Safely
201810.26
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Pulling Over Safely

A man was recently killed on the Florida Turnpike after pulling his vehicle to the side of the road into an emergency lane, according to a report from Orlando’s ABC 9 WFTV News.  After pulling over his car to the side of the road, the driver, a 58-year-old male, was attempting to exit his vehicle…

Florida Train Accidents on the Rise
201810.18
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Florida Train Accidents on the Rise

A SunRail commuter train in Winter Park outside of Orlando recently hit a bicyclist, injuring him in the process.  According to an Orlando Sentinel article regarding the incident, the bicyclist, who was reported to be male and in his 60’s, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment for his injuries.  None of the passengers…