According to deputies, a man was killed Saturday while riding a scooter in Pompano Beach. The 22-year-old Lake Worth man died in the crash that happened shortly before 9 p.m., the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators say the man was heading west in the center lane of the 900 block…
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Public Investment Pays Off in Pedestrian, Bicyclist Safety, Florida Still On Top List for Most Dangerous Region
A new study of pedestrian and bicycle travel suggests investment in infrastructure and policies to encourage walking and biking is correlated with lower rates of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. The work by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison also identifies the safest and most dangerous…
Uber Knowingly Leased Unsafe Cars To Its Drivers In Singapore
Uber knowingly leased unsafe cars to its drivers in Singapore, according to new reports. One of those cars, a recalled Honda Vezel with an Uber driver at the wheel, spouted flames from its dashboard in January, melting the car’s interior and cracking its windshield. The driver had just dropped off…
Stay Safe This Fourth of July Holiday
The 4th of July is officially upon us! Most people are focused on planning barbecues, fireworks, pool parties and drinking right about now. While there is nothing wrong with a good party, Independence Day festivities can sometimes lead to severe injuries. What you may not even know is that the…
Motorcyclist Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Orlando Turnpike
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday after traveling the wrong way on an entrance ramp to Florida’s Turnpike and smashing into a Toyota Corolla. The 42-year-old Orlando man was ejected from the motorcycle and died, according to a crash report. The Toyota was driven by a 37-year-old Kissimmee man who was…
Williston School Bus Crash Sends 13 Levy County Children To Hospital with Minor Injuries
A school bus accident in Williston sent 13 students to Regional General Hospital with minor injuries Wednesday. According to reports, Levy County school bus 0409 was stopped at a railroad crossing in the 800 block of East Noble Avenue shortly after 7:30 a.m. when the driver of a 2006…
Have a Safe & Fun Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday celebrated today- the 5th of May! The date is observed to recognize the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is heavily celebrated. Our Florida Injury Lawyers…
Skateboarder Struck By Car In Front Of Nease High School
A former Nease High School student was struck by a vehicle while riding a skateboard Monday afternoon on Ray Road near the high school, according to authorities. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said the young man was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. No further information is available…
Florida Roadways More Dangerous On Election Day – Stay Safe Today!
Today, November 8, 2016 is an important day for all U.S. citizens, but the focus today is not just on who to vote for. It is important to highlight that roads today are more dangerous than usual as the distractions and emotions run high today! According to a 2008 study…
Moped Driver Dies A Week After Orange County Hit-And-Run Crash
A 64-year-old moped driver who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orange County last week has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Forsyth Road. According to troopers, the moped driver was stopped at the intersection…