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...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...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...Thursday, November 19, 2009
All of us who have any experience driving have crossed our share of train tracks in our time, and most of us understand that it’s never a good idea to stop on these rails even when there is no train in sight. However, there are instances in which circumstances seem to come together that leave [...]
Continue reading...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...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 [...]
Continue reading...Friday, August 28, 2009
Riding a bicycle along the beach is one of those pastimes that’s attractive to just about anyone in any place. However, doing so just after midnight in a city known for its nightlife can be quite dangerous given the elements that exist on the roads during that time. Tragically, one person riding his [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 20, 2009
Bicycles and cars share the roads, and while there are laws that tend to govern this situation, the likelihood of tragic accidents only rises when the roads are crowded with both types of drivers. Additionally, when crashes occur, it’s obvious that bicyclists are at a tremendous disadvantage given their smaller size, slower speeds and [...]
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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