Now that kids are heading back to school, it’s time to think up strategies for keeping them safe from pedestrian accidents in Homestead or your community. While walking to school is a great way to encourage exercise and time outside, kids who want to walk to school oftem have to…
The stores are full of back-to-school gear right now, but getting ready for school is about a lot more than choosing the right backpack or this season’s jeans. Back to school means a new routine and new challenges. It can also mean a risk of injuries and traffic accidents in…
Many studies and polls have identified South Florida as one of the worst regions in the country for bicycle and pedestrian fatalities. According to investigative reports by the Sun Sentinel and other media companies, the area is known as being largely a driving area, with a motorist and two pedestrians…
A devastating pedestrian accident in Pompano Beach occurred late last month, when a man walking along the South Dixie Highway was struck by a freight train. The tragedy has created a new focus on train safety and pedestrian safety, with many wondering what can be done to prevent similar tragedies…
Car accidents in Hollywood and other cities across the state can and do occur anywhere. They occur on exit ramps, on abandoned rural highways, on busy streets, on driveways, and in parking lots. However, there is no denying that certain parts of the community are more dangerous than others. Many…
A study conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida concluded that in 2011 Florida had twice the national rate when it came to pedestrian accident fatalities and triple the rate of fatal bicycle crashes. Obviously, more needs…
Halloween brings with it not only candies and parties, but also an increased risk of traffic accidents. Trick-or-treaters running along streets and between cars can inadvertently cause a pedestrian accident. Each year, child injuries in Homestead and other cities occur due to traffic accidents and other accidents on Halloween. If…
At this time of year, many parents are putting the final touches on their child’s Halloween costumes. If you have children who are heading out trick-or-treating this year, you will want to take extra steps to ensure that they are not only wearing fun costumes, but also costumes that help…
If you have children and will be heading back to school, you need to have a morning routine that helps prevent traffic accidents in Homestead or your community. The daily school run can be one of the more dangerous times for a car accident. Whether your children walk to school…
Many motorists are aware that driving whole fatigued, distracted, or inebriated can easily lead to a car crash in Hollywood or another community. However, many people seem to take these types of risks when walking or bicycling, which according to some experts has led to an increase in some types…