Mechanical failure in cars leads to serious injuries as well as product liability claims in Miami and across the country each year. Car makers will recall cars and auto parts that are known to cause injury or risk, but the federal government has recently stated that recalls need to be…
Legislators in Florida are looking for ways to crack down on hit and run drivers in Miami and other South Florida cities. In the tri-county area, hit and run collisions have steadily increased and now occur at a rate of almost one a week. A new bill, HB 183, known…
In a car collision in Miami or another community, brakes are very significant when it comes to preventing a crash or minimizing impact. In many cases, a collision can be prevented entirely if a driver stops in time. However, panic, distraction, and driver error can mean that drivers make the…
Much has been written about the dangers of small cars. While smaller automobile models may be more comfortable for some to drive and are more affordable as well as environmentally-friendly, some safety experts have noted that they do not offer the same protection in a collision as a larger SUV…
A new study led by Ralph Hingson of the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs and has found that drunk driving fatalities across the country may be underreported. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Highway Traffic…
Car accidents in Homestead and across Florida are a leading cause of injury and death. They are also a leading cause of child injury in Homestead and other cities. Car crashes cause many catastrophic injuries, including: •Paralysis •Head injuries •Amputations •Internal injuries •Whiplash •Fatalities •Burns •Soft tissue injuries •Fractures •Spinal…
Your morning commute is filled with unseen dangers. The distracted driver next to you worrying about a morning meeting or your own fatigue combined with heavy traffic can all conspire to cause a serious traffic collision in Hollywood or your community. To stay safe on the roads as you head…
Your morning commute could put you at risk of a car collision in Homestead or your city. Each morning, T-bone accidents, broadside collisions, and rear-end crashes occur in Homestead and across South Florida as people hurry to get into work. Studies show that besides weekends, mornings and evenings have higher…
Being involved in a serious traffic crash in Hollywood or your community can be a devastating experience. You may suffer serious injuries, including whiplash, head injuries, spinal cord trauma, fractures, and other types of injuries. Some of these serious injuries can affect your ability to live your life fully and…
In early February of this year, wrong-way car accidents killed eleven people in two separate accidents in Florida and California. Unfortunately, deadly wrong-way traffic accidents are a serious risk in Hollywood and across the country. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), wrong way car accidents are one of…