Personal Injury Law Updates

A controversial mandate that would require electronic logging devices (ELD) in U.S. trucks by the end of 2016 goes before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago in September, putting the rule’s fate at risk. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has filed a reply brief to challenge the government’s arguments…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recent data shows that Broward County had the second-highest number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities in Florida. According a Sun-Sentinel article, statewide, there were 606 pedestrian fatalities and 7,737 pedestrian injuries in 2014. In the same period, there were 135 bicyclist fatalities and 6,680 bicyclist injuries.…

What was once thought to be seen only in cartoons, or not in our life time, is quickly becoming a reality. Driverless cars, also referred to as self-driving cars, robotic cars, and autonomous vehicles, are motor vehicles that need no driver but are capable of sensing its environment and navigating and driving. The auto and…

Yes, the time of day you have surgery can affect your outcome according to a press release from the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. New Canadian research by McGill University in Montreal was presented at this year’s World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Hong Kong and showed that patients who have surgery during the night…

A Palm Beach Post article highlighted the dangers of drowsy driving, stating it is as dangerous as a DUI. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) categorizes drowsy driving as impaired driving — the same category it uses for driving under the influence. According to a 2016 Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimate, almost 83…

CNN recently exposed the Sick, Dying and Raped in America’s Nursing Homes. “The unthinkable is happening at facilities throughout the country: Vulnerable seniors are being raped and sexually abused by the very people paid to care for them.” Both men and women are at risk. The perpetrators can include attendants and aides, care facility employees,…

Millions flock to water parks each year to cool off and have fun in the wave pools, meandering rivers, and waterslides. The World Waterpark Association states there are about 1,300 waterparks in North American that attracted 85 million people in 2015. According to the Travel Channel some of the top water amusement parks include Dollywood…

Last year for back to school, we discussed school bus and driving safety tips. This year we tackle backpack safety. In the coming days we will see many students headed back to school using backpacks to carry their computer, books, lunch, and other belongings; however, how many are carrying packs that are too heavy? It…

The Raging Roadways In a prior article, we discussed the difference between Road Rage and Aggressive Driving. The Miami Herald – What’s Driving Us To Road Rage? How a Traffic Dispute Can Turn Violent is addressing the issue again as road rage is on the rise in Florida and across the country. Here are just…

Established by Congress in 2007, National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is held annually during the third week of October (October 15-21, 2017). The week is dedicated to raising awareness of the tremendous risks teens confront on the roadways and seeking solutions to preventable teen deaths and injuries on the road. The goal of the…