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Pedestrian in Davie Struck and Killed by SUV
Pedestrians face danger and risk every time they hit the streets, particularly at night when visibility is not what it is during the day. Unfortunately, pedestrians have almost no protection against mistakes made by those in moving vehicles, and the results of any mishap can be deadly. Tragically, a man in Davie paid the ultimate [...]
Continue reading...Three-Vehicle Crash on I-95 Kills One, Seriously Injured Four Others
17. November 2009
Auto accidents that occur at high speeds on the highway almost always lead to disastrous results, especially when traffic conditions are heavy. Tragically, this appears to be what occurred yesterday on I-95 when a three-car accident led to the death of one of the vehicle drivers and sent four people to Memorial Regional hospital with [...]
Continue reading...Man Injured, Flown to Hospital After SUV Rollover Crash
13. November 2009
SUV’s have long been a popular driving choice for American consumers. Their marketing efforts have led the public to believe that they combine the safety of larger trucks with the smooth ride and comforts of a sedan. While SUV’s can provide extra safety in certain types of crashes, they have also shown a long-term and [...]
Continue reading...Pembroke Pines Seeks Halt to Texting While Driving
23. October 2009
In recent months, the issue of texting while driving has move to the forefront of public policy concerns in several locations, and many cities and states have moved towards banning the practice. Pembroke Pines appears to be the next in a series of communities that’s moving to outlaw the practice in an effort to ramp [...]
Continue reading...Hit-and-Run Crash Leads to Search for SUV
23. October 2009
Hit-and-run accidents always lead to serious problems on several fronts, not the least of which is identifying the person responsible for causing any injuries that result from such a crash. Unfortunately, such a situation played out yesterday in nearby Pembroke Park, where a motorcyclist was hit by an SUV and was left injured in the [...]
Continue reading...Boy Hit by SUV as He Attempts to Board School Bus
29. September 2009
Anyone who has been driving for any amount of time has surely encountered school buses in the morning and/or the afternoon. As such, most people would be familiar with the basic regulations in place, specifically the one that deals with stopping when the bus flashes its stop sign in order to provide safety for children [...]
Continue reading...Hit-and-Run Kills Hollywood Woman
21. August 2009
When a hit-and-run accident occurs at an hour where there are few if any witnesses, the biggest challenge presented to police is identifying the driver responsible for the incident. Tragically, that appears to be the case in regards to a Hollywood woman who was struck and killed this morning as she attempted to cross [...]
Continue reading...Man Fleeing from Hit-and-Run Crashes into Home
17. August 2009
Hit-and-run accidents are an enormous problem for many reasons, not the least of which is that the time and expense involved with tracking down those drivers responsible for property damage, serious injuries and sometimes fatalities only adds to the seriousness of the situation. Fortunately, a man fleeing from the scene of a hit-and-run in [...]
Continue reading...Revelation of Officer’s Traffic Record Shows Police Can Be Dangerous As Well
5. August 2009
We posted recently regarding a cover-up that was alleged after being recorded by a police dashboard camera, in which an officer rear-ended a driver. The story has continued to develop, and after a local newspaper obtained the officer’s personnel file, one thing became quite clear - police officers can be liabilities behind the wheel [...]
Continue reading...Rear-End Collision Cover-Up By Police Results in Dismissal of DUI Charges
29. July 2009
Dashboard cameras were installed for the purpose of protecting the police who make traffic stops and to preserve evidence needed if a trial unfolds. However, it seems that many times, these cameras are more of a problem for the police who are recorded doing things that could result in several forms of liability. [...]
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7. December 2009
Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death