Archive: 2017
More Accidents Occur When Clocks Are Changed to Standard Time
November 27, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDaylight savings time (DST) has ended, and we have set our clocks back an hour to standard time. This time change continues to be disruptive to our sleep long after the actual changing of the clocks.
Holiday Shopping Season is Ripe for Accidents
November 24, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryBlack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, begins the holiday shopping season. Even though many shop on the internet, shopping in brick-and-mortar stores is still a tradition.
New England Patriots Rookie and Wife Victims of Drug-Related DUI
November 21, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe DUI accident involving a New England Patriots rookie linebacker, Harvey Langi, his wife Cassidy, and three others bring up the danger again of driving while using drugs.
What Accidents Are Common on College Campuses?
November 17, 2017 | Category: Inadequate Security, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsMost college campuses take their responsibility for student safety very seriously. Parents sending their students off to these campuses expect that to be the case. However, accidents happen on college campuses.
Increasing Risks of Crashes When Truck Drivers are Distracted
November 15, 2017 | Category: Truck AccidentsCommercial trucking is the backbone of our economy. Many companies are relying on the big-rig truck drivers to transport goods across the country in a safe manner. Most truck drivers are very aware of safety issues, but when drivers are distracted while driving, they may be involved in collisions.
Thanksgiving Eve - Biggest Night for Drunk Drivers
November 14, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsThanksgiving brings millions of American families and friends together to spend time relaxing and catching up. Experts say Thanksgiving is the most traveled holiday period of the year causing a significant number of crashes.
Florida Ranks High in Wrong-Way Accidents
November 13, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven though there has been an increase in warning signs and alert systems installed on Florida's interstates to stop wrong-way drivers, dangerous and potentially deadly crashes continue happening.
Technology May Prevent Tire Puncture Accidents
November 10, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTires are a motorist’s first line of defense when driving. However, tires run the risk of being punctured with every revolution, and they experience millions of revolutions throughout their lifespan.
New Florida Bike Crash Analysis Released
November 8, 2017 | Category: Bike AccidentsAs of October 11, 2017, there have been a combined total of 291bicycle crashes in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties. There has been new research released by FIU. We would like to share it with you.
Heart Devices Failed in Thousands of Patients over Last 10 Years
November 6, 2017 | Category: Medical DevicesThe Inspector General’s office in the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) said in a report released Monday, October 2, 2017 that officials need to do a better job of tracking costly product failures to protect patients.