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Archive: 2017
Simple Road Improvements May Not Reduce Fatalities
May 31, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) urged the Federal administration on May 2, 2017 to "focus on the infrastructure package on deteriorating roadways" as simple road improvements may not be enough to reduce fatalities.
Facial Injuries – Common in Nursing Homes
May 30, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFox News reported in March 2017 that more than 20,000 people living in U.S. nursing homes experienced serious injuries to the face in 2016.
Distracted Truck Driving Often Ends Badly
May 26, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsMany truck drivers and motor carriers are good drivers. However, when accidents occur, the effects of the traffic accidents are frequently terrible.
U.S. 41 - Second Most Dangerous Road in the U.S.
May 24, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathFlorida is home to some of the most dangerous roads in the nation. Studies based on national traffic data show seven Florida highways and interstates ranked in the top 10 lists of dangerous roads.
Good Samaritan Law Protection
May 22, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsAn April 22, 2017 Arkansas news story reported on Fox2 Now and carried nationally showed an EMT being a Good Samaritan when a 4-year-old girl fell out of the back of a church bus into the middle of a heavily trafficked road. A dash camera caught the heroic action. This story reminds us of the importance of Good Samaritan laws.
Why Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident Is Important
May 19, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsAs everyone knows, being in a vehicle accident is a traumatic event. When the initial shock wears off, victims are confronted with many issues such as medical problems, repairs, insurance companies, police reports and maybe even traffic court. Common sense may say that seeking medical advice from a physician should be done to get checked out and make sure there are no injuries.
May is Global Youth Safety Month
May 18, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryMay is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month. The purpose of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is to bring safety advocates together every May to focus on the prevention of vehicle crashes, the No. 1 cause of death for teens.
Innovations to Stop Drunk Driving
May 17, 2017 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathDUI accidents are not “accidents.” They are preventable. When a victim is severely injured or killed because of the choice a person makes to drive while under the influence, the impact is more than significant. The victim suffers. The victim’s family and friends suffer.
Dog Owners May Face Negligence Charges
May 15, 2017 | Category: Animal Attacks, Personal Injury, Wrongful DeathApproximately 4.4 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States. These bites result in an estimated 885,000 injuries requiring medical attention. About half of the injuries are sustained by children.
PWC Rental Facilities Can Be Held Responsible for Accidents
May 12, 2017 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal Injury, Wave Runner Accidents, Wrongful DeathA trip to the beach will reveal that Florida has many PWCs (personal watercraft), and the numbers are growing. With this growth, we can expect accidents to occur which cause injuries and even, on occasion, fatalities.