In South Florida, the number of crashes in Florida increased by more than 33,000 from 2012 to 2017. Yet in that same period in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties law enforcement officials issued 500,000 fewer tickets. If you received a ticket recently, then this means little to you. If…
The death of a family member or loved one can be a painful experience. This is particularly true in situations when the death was easily preventable and occurred because of negligence. Each state has specific procedures regarding how the courts can handle such situations, and in many cases, a wrongful…
The death of a family member or loved one is always difficult, especially if it is the result of a preventable accident or someone else’s negligence. In addition to the emotional toll that a sudden and unexpected death can take on a family, there are often lasting financial impacts. Under…
Fox 8 reports that a local pastor died in a Florida car crash that has left his parish in shock. Members of the First Wesleyan Church are mourning his loss following the accident on Sunday. The 68-year-old man died when a van smashed into his SUV, which subsequently overturned. The…
Fitness gurus, employers and even government health campaigns tout the same message: Commuting by bicycle rather than a car can lead to a long, healthy life, but the practice is not without its risks. According to the Department of Transportation, 726 cyclists died in car accidents in 2012. Bicyclists are…
A recent case involving the death of a 78-year-old male, Kenneth Steadman, while under the care of a Florida medical center has brought serious medical malpractice claims back to the spotlight. In this situation, as reported by The Ledger, the elderly male died from complications involving an issue with blood…
Bicycle crash statistics in Florida are shocking, and each year, thousands of cyclists are killed or injured on the state’s roads. Recent figures released by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles indicate that there are more than 4,500 non-fatal cycling accidents involving motor vehicles per year in Florida. The…
Bicyclists face a multitude of risks every day. Even with the use of safety gear and helmets, cyclists may suffer serious injuries, particularly when they ride on busy roadways. According to Alert Today Florida, Florida had the highest pedestrian fatality rate among all states in 2011, as well as a…
Florida car accidents cause more than 2,000 fatalities every year, according to statistics from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Of these, at least one-third involve alcohol impairment, and a large number injure pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists. This ultimately puts the car crash fatality rate in Florida at 1.25 deaths…
Car crashes are almost always tragic, but few accidents can match the devastation of losing multiple family members. This was the unfortunate result of a recent wreck in Florida. USA Today reports that three sisters died in a tragic Florida car accident. The sisters were on holiday in Miami before…