Posted: 03-06-2013
Speed apparently a reason for fatal Miami crash
Car accidents are reality throughout the Miami area. They occur for a variety of reasons and in the very worst cases they result in death. Earlier this month a two car accident left a man dead. According to authorities a vehicle driven by a woman hit another car causing the second car to run into […]
Posted: 03-01-2013
Fatal car accidents increased for teenagers
Fatal car accidents increased for teen drivers last year, bucking a trend that lasted for over a decade. During the first six months of 2012, traffic fatalities increased by 19 percent for teen drivers ages 16 and 17, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Between January and June in 2012, 107 drivers who were […]
Posted: 02-22-2013
Automaker includes exterior airbags on some vehicles
Throughout the years automakers have added many safety features to the cars and trucks that roll off the assembly line. Such safety features are designed to increase the chances of vehicle occupants surviving a car crash and minimize any injuries that are suffered. While many of those features are required, some carmakers choose to include […]
Posted: 02-20-2013
Actor donates money to aid Florida spinal injury victim
Over a year ago we wrote a post about a girl from Florida who, among other things, suffered a serious spine injury while visiting an amusement park in another state. Her injuries occurred when the individual in charge of the ride told the girl to jump before the safety net was properly in place. When […]
Posted: 02-17-2013
Race spectators injured from car crash debris
NASCAR enthusiasts throughout the nation, including those in Miami, were likely tuned in to their television sets this past weekend to view the Dayton 500. Certain fans may have even made their way to the famous Florida race to watch the race and events related to it in person. One of the related events was […]
Posted: 02-15-2013
Girls hurt in crash on way home from school
Two children recently involved in a Miami area car accident are currently recovering from their injuries. The two girls were passengers in a van that was transporting them from their middle school to their homes when another car reportedly struck the van. The force of impact caused the girls to be thrown from the van, […]
Posted: 02-13-2013
Research reveals obesity big risk for car wrecks
Miami residents who want to avoid fatal car accidents might not find the answer in their car or even on the road. The answer may be in the gym or even in their own refrigerator. This is because a recent research study conducted by epidemiologists revealed that it is 80 percent more likely for an […]
Posted: 02-08-2013
Catastrophe at club in Brazil claims 236 lives
Late last month, it was hard to escape news of the fire that swept through a nightclub in Brazil killing 236 and injuring 126 more. The fire broke out in the club when a band that was performing used a flare that was meant only for use outside. Soundproofing, that was located on the ceiling, […]
Posted: 02-06-2013
NFL sued for wrongful death in player’s suicide
Many young boys dream of becoming football players in the NFL, but few have the talent and drive to make it happen like former San Diego Chargers linebacker, Junior Seau. But although his career with the NFL was highly successful, including twelve Pro Bowl appearances, his life after his 2009 retirement was turbulent, plagued with […]
Posted: 02-01-2013
Anniversary of I-75 crash reveals improvements and lawsuits
When heavy fog combined with smoke from a nearby forest fire on a Miami highway, officials were quick to close the road. There was no choice, really. Visibility was close to zero making the area a disaster ready to happen. But after a while, things seemed to be clearing and the Florida Highway Patrol reopened […]