Personal injuries in Homestead and other communities are a special concern in the summer. Not only are children around more often in the summer – meaning that they are more at risk for injury in the home – but barbecues, fireworks, and other summer activities bring their own risks, as…
Trucking collisions in Hollywood and other cities are expensive, not just for injured parties but also for entire communities. In fact, according to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), highway collisions across the country cost about $871 billion annually in community harm and financial costs.…
With the Fourth of July weekend approaching, many boaters are thinking about heading out on the water, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would like to warn boaters to take steps to prevent boating accidents in Fort Lauderdale and other cities. According to safety experts, there are several…
In the past, roads were basically surfaces for vehicles. Today, however, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) mean that communications technology can be combined with road and vehicle technology so that infrastructure and vehicles can communicate. According to some safety experts, ITS and related technology can be an important step towards reducing…
Big rigs and tractor trailers are used to transport a variety of products across the state and across the country each day, but some trucks carry hazardous materials. One type of cargo that can be especially deadly is fuel. Fuel tankers are involved in devastating trucking accidents in Miami and…
The Florida Supreme Court will likely be issuing rulings about limits on medical malpractice damages in Miami and across the state. The rulings stem from a case that involves a woman who received what she believed to be unnecessary leg surgery. After the surgery, the patient suffered from complication and…
Industrial warehouses, construction sites, and other workplaces are often the site of forklift truck accidents in Homestead and other Florida communities. In many cases, these workplace accidents in Homestead and other cities are caused by uncontrolled traffic, overloading of forklifts, speed, or difficulty with the machinery itself. According to safety…
The recently released Hospital Safety Score by the Leapfrog Group ranks hospitals on 28 factors, including how often hospital employees wash their hands. A number of Florida hospitals in the most recent score system ranked “A” on an “A” to “D” scale. Florida Hospital Lake Placid, NCH Healthcare System, Baptist…
According to a recent report published by the National Complete Streets Coalition and Smart Growth America, Florida leads the nation when it comes to the most dangerous areas for pedestrians. In fact, according to the report, the top four most dangerous regions in the country are all located in the…
Heavy-duty (HD) truck tires are three quarter ton and one ton commercial truck tires. HD tires are different from most tires because they have smaller spaces between blocks of tread, deeper treads, three-ply polyester casing, and other features which make them more rugged. These tires are specifically designed for the…