Airlines in the U.S. bumped more than 40,000 passengers from their seats last year, NOT counting those who volunteered to give up their seats. Airlines can offer deals to volunteers to give up their seats, however when there are not enough volunteers, the Airlines can demand a passenger give up a seat. If the Airline...Read More

According to the results of a recent study, eight of the most dangerous metropolitan communities for pedestrians in the U.S. are located in Florida. Smart Growth America is an organization based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on promoting walkable cities. Last week, the group released a report called Smart Growth America’s Pedestrian Danger Index, which...Read More

On Monday, Ave Marie Friends Preparatory School in Lauderhill was the scene of chaos and fear as 29 young children became ill, some violently so. It now appears that tainted turkey sandwiches from a local catering company caused the illnesses, and the Florida Department of Health is investigating the incident, as is the Broward Sheriff’s...Read More

One month after the boat crash that killed Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and two other men, evidence has surfaced that suggests all three men were intoxicated when they died. The Miami Herald reports that Fernandez, 24, and two other men were out for a ride in his 32-foot SeaVee named “Kaught Looking” on September...Read More

Recently, the National Safety Council released some troubling statistics regarding rates of traffic fatalities in Florida. According to this data, in the first half of 2016 Florida has seen a shocking 43% increase in car accident deaths than during the same period in 2014. Sarasota NBC affiliate WFLA reports that between January and June 2016,...Read More

On Wednesday, the driver of a dump truck sustained serious injuries after a tire blowout caused his truck to overturn on I-95. Florida Today reports that Eric Rodriquez Castillo, 41, of Melbourne, was driving a dump truck on I-95 in Melbourne when a tire of the truck blew due to tread separation. This caused him...Read More

On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a national campaign to encourage all drivers to wear seat belts in an effort to stem the rising tide of unnecessary auto accident fatalities. The 2016 Click it or Ticket campaign kicked off on May 16, and is hoped to impart what U.S. Transportation Secretary...Read More

During the holiday season, families frequently take to the roads as they travel to visit relatives, shop, or to engage in other activities. As experienced auto accident attorneys, we know too well that it only takes a moment for a crash to happen and cause serious injury or even death. A tragic fatal crash which...Read More

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report stating that the United States is behind on passing laws and regulations to reduce the number of automobile accident fatalities in our country. According to the recently published WHO Global Status Report, the United States ranks with Indonesia and Nigeria as the countries which routinely fail...Read More

Florida is a boater’s haven, surrounded by sparkling seas, filled with lakes inviting recreation, and blessed with year-round near-perfect boating weather. Thus, though it may not surprise many that Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and related deaths, this statistic may prompt some boaters to exercise greater caution. An article featured last month by...Read More