Could a Bus Driver Endanger My Child?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2003 to 2012, 174 school-age children were killed in school-transportation-related accidents. Children are the most precious cargo there is, so when we trust anyone with transporting our children, we expect them to do so with the utmost care. Unfortunately, not everyone entrusted with the responsibility of […]

What Should I Do If My Car Crashes Into a River?

According to ABC News, automotive and insurance groups reported that, on average, nearly 300 people drown each year in their car or truck and, annually, over 11,000 wrecks occur that result in a vehicle ending up in the water. ABC News interviewed a safety expert for their story, and he as well as other experts […]

Could I Lose a Fingertip on a Theme Park Ride?

While amusement parks bring quite a bit of joy to families every day, these venues have also brought a great deal of hurt into the lives of many of their patrons. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), in 2011, there were reportedly over 1,400 ride-related injuries. On July 10, a […]

Is it Safe to Ride My Bicycle on the Street?

As bicycling has grown in popularity, it has become more crucial than ever for drivers to learn to share the road with cyclists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2001 and 2011, bicyclist injuries increased by 8.9 percent, and in 2012, 726 cyclists died in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes. Locally, a Florida […]

Can Bextra Hurt Me?

We take medication to feel better, so it is especially devastating when it makes us or a loved one feel worse. Bextra (valdecoxib) is a drug purported to treat osteoarthritis, adult rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual-related pain. It is made by Pfizer, Inc. and was approved U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001. However, on April […]

What Are a Family’s Rights After a Construction Site Death?

Before working on a construction site, workers should expect to be given the proper training and equipment necessary to do their job safely. Unfortunately, construction workers’ employers do not always provide them the training, procedures and tools they need to maintain a safe working environment. According to the US Department of Labor, of the 4,175 […]

Who Can I Call If I Fell While Working on a Construction Site?

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2012, 34.6 percent of construction worker deaths were the result of falls. Unfortunately, a recent fatal Florida construction accident resulted from a fall. The accident happened at a Tampa Electric Co. power plant. The 31-year-old accident victim worked for the Southeastern Construction and Maintenance Co., according to the Tampa Bay […]

System Inadvertently Turned Off; Might Have Averted Crash

A federal commission determined that pilots in a catastrophic Asiana Airlines crash last year botched their landing and unintentionally shut down an automatic speed control system. That system could have averted the accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) also said the pilots failed to monitor their altitude and airspeed, and waited too long to […]

Fatal Construction Site Accident in Hallandale Beach

Police are investigating a construction accident at a private home last month that killed one worker, a 27-year-old man who was working on the foundation of the home. The crew was moving a crane from one side of the construction site to the other. As the crane was moved, it started to wobble. As the crane […]

Florida Incident Partially Responsible for Recall of 2.9 Million Vehicles

A recall of millions of vehicles was announced last month, affecting cars equipped with airbags that could explode under certain circumstances. Honda, Mazda and Nissan recalled 2.9 million cars worldwide for the faulty safety devices, but they are in fine company: GM, BMW, Toyota, Chrysler and Ford have all announced similar recalls. The defective airbags […]