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Pedestrian Killed in Hollywood Hit-and-Run Accident on Christmas Eve

27. December 2011

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Christmas Eve is a night that’s special for billions of people around the world and for millions of people in South Florida.  It’s a time for people to get together with those they love and to relax and enjoy the season.  Unfortunately, it was also a night for some that turned into tragedy, as a [...]

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Two People Injured in Cooper City Pedestrian Accident

22. December 2011

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One thing that drivers in Florida need to be aware of and ready to deal with at any time and in almost any place is people who are out walking.  This state is home to those who like to travel on foot for many reasons, and motorists are expected to provide pedestrians with the same [...]

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One Killed, One Seriously Injured in Mysterious Single-Vehicle Miami Car Accident

15. November 2011

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Generally, when Miami car accidents occur, the scene that’s created afterward lends itself to being able to piece together what occurred and what led to the collision.  However, that is not always the case, and unfortunately, what was clearly a violent single-vehicle Miami car accident that killed one person and seriously injured another is not [...]

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Two Teens Killed, One Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Miami Car Accident

14. November 2011

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When Miami car accidents occur and people are injured or even killed as a result, the emotional fallout that follows for those who were close to any victims is excruciating.  Such tragic situations also serve as a somber reminder that when driving a vehicle, a situation can turn from otherwise forgettable into a total disaster [...]

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Two Children in Critical Condition After Miami Hit-and-Run Accident

11. November 2011

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When people are involved in Miami car accidents, the law requires them to remain on the scene so that the authorities can handle their duties appropriately.  When someone who is involved in a crash flees the scene, he or she has committed a crime.  Unfortunately, that’s what allegedly occurred last weekend when a Miami hit-and-run [...]

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Two Sunbathers Hit and Injured in Miami Beach Car Accident

9. November 2011

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Anyone who is familiar with Miami Beach understands that sunbathers can be found on the sand at almost any time when the sun is in the sky.  Therefore, anyone who is driving a vehicle on the beach – even with full legal authority to do so – needs to be constantly wary of sunbathers who [...]

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Boy Struck and Seriously Injured in Pembroke Park Hit-and-Run Accident

28. October 2011

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People who get behind the wheel of a vehicle need to be aware of anyone near them who may be traveling on foot.  This is particularly true of children, as they may not and often do not have the same level of understanding of the realities of traffic as adults.  While the circumstances of the [...]

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Man Arrested After Fatal Hollywood Hit-and-Run Accident

27. October 2011

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When someone is involved in a Florida pedestrian accident and someone is injured or killed, that driver is required by law to remain on the scene of the crash.  If the driver flees, his or her legal problems only multiply if or when that person is apprehended.  Tragically, a woman was killed on Monday in [...]

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Number of Fatalities Resuting from Florida DUI Accidents Rank State a Dubious Third in the United States

14. October 2011

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For many years, billions of dollars have been spend around the United States by government entities, private organizations and even concerned individuals in an attempt to curb the always dangerous practice of drinking and driving.  While these efforts have no doubt had a positive effect, the unfortunate reality is that this reckless behavior continues.  This [...]

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Two Bills Filed in State Legislature That Would Ban Texting While Driving

12. October 2011

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In recent years, several jurisdictions around the United States have taken notice of the dangers associated with sending text messages while driving and have banned that practice.  To date, Florida has not enacted such a law on a state-wide basis, but that could be in the process of changing as two similar bills were proposed [...]

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