Workplace Injury in Healthcare: A Growing Risk
202503.11
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Workplace Injury in Healthcare: A Growing Risk

Healthcare workers dedicate their lives to caring for others, but their workplaces often put them at risk. Workplace injuries in hospitals and medical settings are increasingly common, with incidents ranging from accidental falls to violent assaults. A recent attack at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Florida, left a nurse in the ICU, highlighting the dangers…

Florida UTV Law: Proposed Expansion & Safety Risks
202503.04
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Florida UTV Law: Proposed Expansion & Safety Risks

Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), also known as side-by-sides are gaining popularity across Florida roads. A proposed Florida UTV law aims to expand where these vehicles can be driven, raising concerns about road safety. Understanding UTV laws, their risks, and the proposed changes is crucial for both riders and the other motorists sharing the road with…

Micromobility Devices: Understanding Risks and Legal Protections
202502.18
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Micromobility Devices: Understanding Risks and Legal Protections

As winter in South Florida turns into beautiful sunny Spring days, drivers can expect to see an increase in micromobility devices. Especially for cities popular with Spring Breakers, already crowded streets will become more dangerous for these smaller vehicles. In urban areas like West Palm Beach, public transportation doesn’t always get you where you need…

Safety Belts: Crucial Life-Savers in a Car Accident
202502.04
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Safety Belts: Crucial Life-Savers in a Car Accident

A recent tragic accident highlights why properly using safety belts is critical for everyone in a vehicle. A St. Lucie County head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver left one dead and a 3-year-old seriously injured. According to reports, the deceased woman was sitting in the backseat of the car, and not wearing a seatbelt. The…

Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: Prevention Tips and Legal Support
202501.28
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents: Prevention Tips and Legal Support

The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) recently released data for 2024 pedestrian and bicycle accidents, and it doesn’t bode well for locals. Specifically, Palm Beach County ranks 5th (top 40%) in the State of Florida. The PBSO-referenced study looked at traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists in counties with…

Florida Car Accidents: What to Do After a Crash
202501.21
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Florida Car Accidents: What to Do After a Crash

Florida consistently ranks among the worst states for car accidents. The new year seems poised to continue that trend. In the first 9 days of 2025, Florida experienced 4,317 car accidents, resulting in 17 fatalities and 2,784 injuries, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles’ Crash Dashboard. With the high rates…

Another Brightline Crash Involving Lowered Crossing Gates
202501.07
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Another Brightline Crash Involving Lowered Crossing Gates

Headlines in South Florida are abuzz as yet another Brightline crash occurred in the final days of 2024. As with most accidents involving the Brightline train, initial reports claim the driver was trying to cross the tracks after the crossing gates lowered. In this incident, the driver was operating a Delray Beach Fire Rescue ladder…