Recent Blog Posts
The Potential Tragedies of Charter Bus Accidents
Local 10 News recently reported that three tourists remain in a South Florida hospital after the Bahamas bus accident that they, along with one additional passenger, were injured in so severely that they had to be rushed off the island. The four victims were among 32 Carnival cruise ship passengers taking part in a… Read More »
Keeping Your Little Ones Safe On Board a Cruise
What is not to love about a cruise? These floating paradises offer a one stop shop that appeals to many American families. For a single price that is often cheaper than flying abroad, cruise vacationers are afforded accommodation, meals, live entertainment, swimming pools and other recreational activities, age-appropriate activities for the kids and the… Read More »
Understanding How to Safely Use GPS Navigation Systems
WFLA News 8 recently reported that nearly 100 drivers to were led to a muddy field by the Google Maps GPS navigation application on their phones. The app apparently sent dozens of vehicles on a route that included a dirt road that was full of mud following recent rain. Unfortunately, many of the vehicles… Read More »
The New Pool-Related Danger You Should Know About Before Diving In
Year-round sunshine is one of the many reasons both locals and visitors love the Sunshine State and most of us take full advantage of the weather by frequenting pools. While we are splashing around in the pool with our loved ones, the last thing on any of our minds is the thought of a… Read More »
The Tragedy of Car Accident-Related Amputations
No one wants a car accident or the injuries that can result. And unfortunately, while many people walk away from car crashes with minor injuries, other car crashes can lead to life-changing injuries that necessitate an amputation. And tragically, car accident-related amputations are the kind of injuries that can permanently alter the course of… Read More »
The Causes of Dump Truck Accidents
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that one person is dead and two other people were seriously injured in an accident along SR-50 in Lake County that involved three vehicles, including a dump truck. The crash reportedly occurred when the dump truck, which was traveling east, crashed into a car from behind and pushed it… Read More »
What Happens When a Medical Condition Leads to a Car Accident?
First Coast News recently reported that a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in an accident that may have been caused by the driver’s medical condition. Police reported that there were no traces of drugs or alcohol despite the driver appearing to be unconscious inside of the vehicle when the accident… Read More »
Staying Safe During Fourth of July Festivities This Year
It’s almost time to celebrate the birthplace of our nation and that equates to lots of upcoming barbecues, parades and fireworks displays in celebration of the Fourth of July. And while you are picking out the perfect patriotic outfit and choosing which activities you want to attend with your family, you should also take… Read More »
Understanding the Crossing Hazards For Pedestrians
The Miami Herald recently reported that two men were killed within just a one week period while trying to cross U.S. 1. The first, a bicyclist, was killed in the Upper Keys when he reportedly “failed to observe” a southbound Kia Forte approaching “and darted in front” of the car according to Florida Highway… Read More »
The Potential Dangers of Lightning Storm Accidents and the National Campaign That Will Take Place Later This Month to Bring Awareness
We all know that one of the trade offs of living in sunny South Florida is the sudden lightning storm that can onset without warning. Additionally, we have all been in a situation where we had somewhere that we needed to be and were about to drive to when we noticed the bad weather…. Read More »
