In freeway accidents in Miami and highway accidents across the state, good road design plays an important role. Good road maintenance and design can help prevent accidents and injuries. Part of the safety measures that can be used on roadways include good traffic signals, lights, and signs to help provide…
A new report by the League of American Bicyclists sheds light on why bicycle accidents and fatalities occur. The report was compiled by examining bicycle accident fatalities reported largely in 2012 by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the League of American…
Now that summer has arrived, the risk of boating accidents and injuries in Fort Lauderdale and other Florida communities has also arrived. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking boaters to use extra caution this year in order to reduce the number of boating-related injuries and accidents. In…
Federal rules require truck drivers to keep logs of rest periods, stops, and other data. Driver logs are intended to encourage drivers to abide by hours of service rules and other regulations. In the event of a trucking collision in Miami or another city, they can also become an important…
Much has been written about the effect of driver health on car and truck accidents in Miami and other cities. Studies have pointed out that drivers with certain health conditions have a higher risk of collisions and may be dangerous on the roads. Now, safety experts are noting that worker…
According to some safety experts, Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), which are also known as speed limiters, can reduce the rates of fatal trucking collisions in Homestead and other cities. Speed limiters work by using electronic sensors that calibrate a truck’s speed and send the information to a computer in the…
Now that summer is here, children will be at home and in special summer programs, which can mean new hazards that parents need to be aware of. If you are a parent, there are several things you can do to prevent child injury in Hollywood or your community: 1) Choose…
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has released a report stating that in-vehicle video systems in trucks could help reduce instances of truck collisions. According to the report, the video systems, if used in heavy-duty and medium trucks could reduce injury rates by 36% percent and reduce fatal trucking accidents…
Pools are a major cause of child injury in Homestead and Florida, especially during the summer months. During this time of the year, beaches are filled with families, pool parties are common, and public pools offer special summer programs. While all of these can be fun, they can also pose…
In May, two judges in Broward County faced issues with DUI driving. One Broward County judge was suspended from the bench after being in a car collision and being arrested for DUI charges. A Broward Circuit Judge was also arrested after colliding with a parked patrol car in Fort Lauderdale.…