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Archive: 2019
What Is a Motorcycle Biker’s Arm Injury?
May 28, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsSince motorcyclists lack the protection that other drivers have, they are more apt to suffer long-lasting injuries, such as paralysis and nerve damage, when they are involved in accidents.
2019 Memorial Day Remembrances
May 23, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsAs Americans, we honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day by attending parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and long weekend get-togethers with friends and family. NSC estimates that 380 people may die on our nation’s roads over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend because many celebrations involve alcohol consumption and driving.
Crosswalk Safety Tips for Drivers
May 22, 2019 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsFlorida has the dubious distinction of having the highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the nation. Crosswalks are designed to provide a safe area for pedestrians crossing the road.
Texting and Driving - a Primary Offense
May 20, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIt is very important that everyone on the road drives undistracted, because it only takes a moment of inattention to result in an accident, injuring or killing others. Florida House Bill 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, and Governor DeSantis signed the bill into law.
Taxi and Rideshare Company Accident Liability Is Complicated
May 17, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMillions of people who live and visit in Southwest Florida use either taxi or rideshare services. If there should be an accident, there are differences in liability, which makes the situation complicated.
Safety Information for Motorcyclists from the NHTSA
May 15, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFatal crash data from 2016 shows that motorcyclist deaths occurred 28 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. We urge all drivers to help prevent fatalities by following the NHTSA’s tips when traveling on the road.
What Are Pool Owners' Responsibilities?
May 13, 2019 | Category: Child Injuries, Swimming AccidentsDrowning deaths, or near-drowning injuries, can take only a few minutes to occur.
What Are the Consequences of Speeding?
May 10, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSpeeding is more than just breaking the law. The NHTSA says the consequences are far-ranging.
MADD Warns of the Dangers of Impaired Driving
May 8, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsImpaired driving is no accident. Drivers and their families and friends can take preventative measures to be sure drivers do not have the opportunity of driving while impaired.
Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility Slip and Fall Accidents
May 6, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe Centers for Disease Control says that in nursing home or assisted living facilities that have 100 beds, there are 100 to 200 reported falls every year.