Archive | December, 2009
Van Kills Dirt Bike Rider on Sidewalk
Dirt bikes are extremely popular recreational vehicles, but anyone who has experience with this sort of activity understands that they should expect to deal with danger and risks while riding through trails. However, when someone is on a sidewalk, those dangers are generally not foreseen. Tragically, one man on a sidewalk was hit and killed [...]
Continue reading...Five People in Hospital, Two Children Critical with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
14. December 2009
When times are tough, as they are presently for many people, difficult choices need to be made. For one family, that included running a generator in their home after their power had been cut off. Unfortunately for four children who were living at the home, this choice led to dangerously heightened levels of carbon monoxide [...]
Continue reading...Scooter Driver Hit by Car in Critical Condition
9. December 2009
People continue to look for more economical ways to travel for many reasons. Fuel is expensive, as are vehicles, and a place like Florida lends itself perfectly to open-air travel options such as scooters. While scooters can offer convenience and savings for getting around town, they can also be extremely dangerous given their small size, [...]
Continue reading...Investigation Begins for Cause of Small Plane Crash
9. December 2009
Flying private planes is a venture that few people undertake, and in order to obtain a pilot’s license, a person must go through many hours of training before he or she will be allowed to fly alone and without an instructor aboard. Unfortunately, when these small planes crash, it can take quite a bit of [...]
Continue reading...Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car
8. December 2009
Pedestrians are completely exposed to moving vehicles when they make their way from place to place, and they are also completely dependent on the ability and willingness of drivers of vehicles to follow the relevant laws. These laws include right-of-way statutes, and when they are broken or disobeyed people can be seriously hurt or killed. [...]
Continue reading...Tractor Trailer Driver Sanctioned for Causing Death of Motorist
4. December 2009
Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Large vehicle drivers have a job that’s sometimes difficult, but they are also generally highly trained and are expected to avoid the mistakes that are common with those who do not receive such training. The reason is quite clear - large tractor trailers can cause devastating damage if such mistakes are made, and tragically, a [...]
Continue reading...Bicyclist Killed by Ford Sedan
3. December 2009
Those who ride bicycles tend to understand the risks involved with sharing the road with much larger vehicles, and despite the obvious disparity in size between the two modes of transportation, every second matters in terms of decisions and circumstances regardless of the size of the vehicle involved. Tragically, a bicyclist in Fort Lauderdale was [...]
Continue reading...Police Continue Search for Hit-and-Run Driver
1. December 2009
Pedestrians take on risk when they share the roads with moving vehicles, even if they are using the cross-walks as they’re supposed to. There are still times when collisions occur, and it’s obvious which party is at a distinct disadvantage when such a situation arises. These incidents are only more problematic when the driver of [...]
Continue reading...Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with SUV
1. December 2009
Motorcycles offer several advantages for those who drive them, but perhaps the biggest disadvantage can be found when comparing the size of these vehicles to sedans and particularly SUV’s. That extra size leaves drivers and passengers at an extreme disadvantage when motorcycles collide with larger vehicles. Tragically, the exposure of motorcycle passengers was also relevant [...]
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23. December 2009
Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death