Tag Archive | "car crash"
Driver Arrested After Multiple Crashes
Car accidents occur for any number of reasons, and there are rare circumstances in which a driver who causes an accident is not found to be at fault for the damages that result. However, being involved in a police chase is not one of them, and despite the fact that a driver in Fort Lauderdale [...]
Continue reading...Scooter Driver Hit by Car in Critical Condition
Wednesday, December 9, 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...Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car
Tuesday, December 8, 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
Friday, December 4, 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
Thursday, December 3, 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...Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with SUV
Tuesday, December 1, 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 [...]
Continue reading...Teen Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Her Way to Volunteer Work
Monday, November 30, 2009
Pedestrians have been sharing the roads and crosswalks with vehicles for decades, and while the majority of these situations do not lead to problems, the simple fact of the matter is that there is danger with this arrangement that can sometimes lead to tragedy. Unfortunately, that is what occurred Wednesday as a teenage girl was [...]
Continue reading...Update: Problems With Safety Measures Come to Light in Tri-Rail Crash
Friday, November 20, 2009
We posted yesterday regarding a tragic accident that occurred between a Tri-Rail vehicle and a sedan at a track crossing. The collision led to two deaths and at least one critical injury, and after a day of investigation, different theories and possibilities are beginning to come to light in terms of what could have been [...]
Continue reading...Teen Hit, Seriously Injured by School Bus
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
School buses are a customary aspect of morning traffic in any city, and most people understand how to provide them with the room necessary to operate and to make their frequent stops. However, despite the common knowledge that exists, accidents still occur, and unfortunately, such an occurrence took place this morning in Oakland Park. [...]
Continue reading...Man Critically Injured by SUV in Hit-and-Run Accident
Monday, August 31, 2009
When a vehicle becomes disabled, many people will simply take the steps necessary to get it off of the road before a tow truck arrives in an attempt to clear it from the danger presented by oncoming traffic. However, doing so can expose those who are moving the vehicle to the same sorts of [...]
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury