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Archive: 2017
Venus Williams' Accident Brings to Question Intersection Right of Way
September 29, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTennis star Venus Williams was involved in a right-of-way vehicle accident in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in June. The estate of a Florida man, a passenger who died in the crash, is suing Ms. Williams for running a red light and violating his vehicle’s right-of-way.
Reasons Drivers Give for “Not Seeing” Pedestrians
September 28, 2017 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsReasons Drivers Give for Not Seeing Pedestrians - NHTSA reports that close to 5,000 pedestrians die in motor-vehicle-related accidents each year. Not seeing a pedestrian when driving should not happen.
Loved Ones of Deceased Motorcyclists May Be Able to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
September 27, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsLosing a loved one at any time is always devastating. When a motorcycle accident takes a loved one away, the survivors left behind may face a staggering financial blow if they were dependent on the deceased motorcyclist.
MADD Commends U.S. Department of Transportation
September 26, 2017 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn September 13, 2017 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) commended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Secretary Elaine Chao for recognizing the potential of saving lives on America’s roadways using autonomous vehicles and other advanced technologies such as DADSS (Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety).
Hurricane Irma Unmasks Nursing Home Dangers
September 25, 2017 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseHurricane Irma brought to light dangers in our nursing home and assisted living facilities. Eleven seniors died at The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills; others remain in the hospital. Hospital workers reported that the seniors “were left in sweltering heat.”
Injury Risks Associated With Swimming Pools
September 21, 2017 | Category: Personal Injury, Swimming AccidentsSwimming pools can pose serious injury risks to both swimmers and persons engaged in activities near the pool itself. Media reports of drowning incidents and pool negligence are common, and the statistics reveal an unfortunate reality. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on the basis of studies conducted by the National Swimming Pool Institute and the National Safety Council, in the United States alone there are well over one million pools, with nearly 50,000 suffering...
Owners Can Be Held Responsible When Pets Cause Accidents
September 8, 2017 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsThe recent motorcycle accident in Fort Myers involving an animal’s crossing the road, brings to mind the question of a pet owner’s responsibility.
Dramatic Surge in College Campus Sexual Assaults
September 6, 2017 | Category: Personal InjuryAll reported campus crimes have decreased over the past 15 years, but not sexual assault, according to a new federal study by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Justice Department.
Study Shows Unbuckled Backseat Riders at Risk in Vehicle Crashes
September 5, 2017 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe GHSA reported that rear seat passengers are 3 times more likely to die in a crash if they are unbuckled.
Why Is Traveling on Labor Day Weekend Dangerous in Florida?
September 1, 2017 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsLabor Day weekend represents the unofficial end of summer for many in the United States. Since Florida has 4 of the 5 most dangerous roadways (reported in Condé Nast Traveler) running through the state, there is no coincidence that Florida is a high-risk area for accidents on Labor Day weekend.