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Archive: 2016
Drinking & Boating Can Lead to Injuries
September 1, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryWhether you live on the Florida coast or near a lake, owning or having access to a speed boat, pontoon or a personal watercraft is nothing out of the ordinary. But because being out on the lake or ocean is so popular, Florida experiences a high number of boating-related injuries and fatalities.
Labor Day Weekend - Keep It Safe!
September 1, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsThousands of people are anticipated to participate in one last summer fling as Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. According to AAA (American Automobile Association) in 2015, nationwide, 35 million people traveled at least 50 miles from home over the Labor Day holiday weekend. 30.4 million traveled in their motor vehicles.
Pool Ownership Comes With Responsibility
August 31, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury, Swimming AccidentsNothing may be more refreshing than jumping into a pool for Floridians. However, pools are a big responsibility for homeowners and can be deadly for a child.
Nighttime Biking Requires Safety Precautions
August 30, 2016 | Category: Bike Accidents, Personal InjuryFor some, biking is a way of life. Many individuals commute to and from work, go to parties and run errands on their two wheels. But whether the person is a steadfast biker or someone who enjoys an occasional ride during nice weather, he or she in danger of being hit by a car. Bicyclists are at a particularly high risk for injury and death in Florida.
The Effects of Peer Passengers on Teen Drivers
August 29, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryEvery day in the United States more than 8 people are killed and 1,161 are injured in crashes which involve distracted drivers, reports Distraction.gov. The highest proportion of these distraction-related fatal crashes involves young, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old.
The Dangers of Driving Around Dump Trucks
August 26, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsAccording to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), collisions with single-unit trucks, such as dump truck and dump trailer accidents, cause over 35,000 injuries and 1,000 fatalities per year.
Be Safe This Labor Day
August 25, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryLabor Day Weekend is a time to let work go and spend time with friends and family. It is an extra day to get together, grill out and maybe have a few drinks. But along with the festivities comes more people on the road, and with the drinking comes a greater chance of deadly crashes. Instead of Labor Day being a fun holiday, it can turn into a tragedy for families involved in car accidents.
Bicycle Riding At Night Is Hazardous
August 24, 2016 | Category: Bike Accidents, Personal InjuryThere are more than 700 deaths per year associated with bicycling at night according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Debate - Roundabouts vs Traffic Lights Continues
August 22, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle AccidentsEngineering StackExchange.com, a question and answer site for professionals and students of engineering, has many comments from those in favor of roundabouts who say that, among other things, they are safer than traffic light intersections. This claim, they say, has been scientifically proven. On the other hand, they say traffic light intersections are more space-inefficient.
College Drinking and Driving - There Are Consequences
August 19, 2016 | Category: DUI AccidentsAs parents and guardians say goodbye to their children heading to college, or area residents welcome students back to schools, our thoughts turn to college students, the cars they drive and the risky behaviors that could cause accidents.