Busy holiday schedules add excitement to the air. They also bring increased risks on the road. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in Florida. Holiday preparations, and the chaos they bring, amplify the danger on the road. Activities like checking your phone, reviewing shopping lists, or just managing holiday stress are…
Along with cooler weather, the holiday season in South Florida brings an influx of visitors participating in festivities around the region. This translates into congested roads packed with tourists and snowbirds, as well as locals. Many of these visitors are new the area. These unfamiliar drivers navigating crowded streets can create unsafe situations. Adopting a…
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released its annual report ranking states with the most dog bites involving postal carriers. Once again, dog bites in Florida have placed the state in the top ten. In 2023, there were over 5,800 incidents of dogs attacking mail carriers across the country. Florida, with 193 reported dog…
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…
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…
A recent study performed by Consumer Affairs highlights the dangers of driving in the Sunshine State. The study performed looked at cities with the most traffic fatalities per 100,000 residents in the country. As reported by Fox 35 Orlando, three Florida cities were in the top five. Daytona Beach had the most fatal car accidents…
A recent incident in Miami highlights the dangers of road rage in South Florida. A 26-year-old woman attacked another driver with a screwdriver after a car accident. The woman has two master’s degrees from the University of Miami and a career in healthcare and public service. Now she is in jail facing two counts of…
Building code violations are common issues that often lead to injuries in Florida slip and fall cases. For example, let’s say you miss a step and fall down a staircase at an apartment building while visiting a friend. Your attorney will begin the investigation of your case by having an expert inspect that staircase. This…
Florida’s Dangerous Roads Several recent studies have found the Florida to be one of the most dangerous places in the country to drive. This comes at no surprise to many Floridians. A study from Forbes Advisor measured the 50 most-populated cities in the U.S. Forbes compared car crash data for each city. They were able…
A tragic construction accident recently occurred in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, resulting in the death of a construction worker. A portion of a crane platform broke off, and fell to the ground, along with the construction worker. The debris and the worker plunged onto the SE 3rd Avenue bridge below, killing the worker and hitting two…
