More People Dying Annually by Accident in West Palm Beach
Accidents, by definition, should not happen and should be preventable. Unfortunately, not only do accidents routinely occur but they are also the cause of a rising number of deaths. Palm Beach Post reported recently that "Accidents are killing more Americans each year." This troubling determination is based on a new report prepared by the National Safety...
Popular West Palm Tourist Destinations Need Adequate Security to Prevent Accidents
Palm Beach Zoo is a popular destination for tourists, but unfortunately it can also be the site of accidents. Zoos can be dangerous, as was clearly illustrated when CNN reported a 38-year-old Florida zoo keeper was killed by a tiger attack at the Palm Beach Zoo. It is not only zoo keepers who are at...
Florida Tourists Face Risk of Death When Participating in Excursions
Many tourists who come to Florida will partake in excursions or participate in tours. Unfortunately, there may be risks to the activities visitors do when they are in the area. Just recently, ABC News reported a French tourist was killed while on a guided snorkeling expedition. The 55-year-old tourist was with a tour group that...
Winter Visitors to West Palm Beach Face Injury Risks
Winter is snow bird season in West Palm Beach Florida, as many people flock from colder weather locations to spend several months enjoying the warmth. Whether you are on vacation for a brief time and staying in a hotel or renting a vacation home for the long-haul, your time in Florida should be a fun...
West Palm Beach Kids at Risk of Injuries Due to Excessive Summer Heat
Summer can be a dangerous time for children in Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach, Wellington and all of South Florida. An experienced accident lawyer knows there is an added risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents for children during the summer months, as well as an increased risk of drownings. One of the most dangerous...
Avoiding Florida Truck Accidents Amidst Rising Risk
In 2012, there were four percent more fatalities in truck accidents than in 2011. This news from a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report means drivers and truckers alike should take the time to understand the risks. Truck accidents can often be prevented if drivers remember the rules of the road and do...
Driving Drunk Is No Way to Spend the Holidays
The time between Thanksgiving and New Years day should be a time to wrap presents, attend parties and special events with friends and family, look back over the year that has passed and plan ahead to an exciting New Year. Unfortunately, some people will never make it to that New Years and some families will...
Liability and Negligent Security Issues After Shooting Incident in WPB
In early July, a 47-year-old woman was shot with a shotgun as she opened the door and tried to retreat inside of Las Brisas Sports Bar. According to WPTV, the shooting occurred following a verbal dispute and resulted in the woman losing her arm. The man who shot the victim has been arrested for attempted...
Parasailing Accident Cause Serious Injuries to Tourists
According to ABC News, there have been 33 serious parasailing accidents in the state of Florida between 1998 and today. Six of those accidents caused fatalities. Our West Palm Beach injury lawyers know that parasailing can be very dangerous if the boat operator who runs the parasailing operation fails to maintain the boat or other parasailing...
Heatstroke Warning: Preventing Child Injuries in Hot Cars
The weather in Florida is getting very warm and our West Palm Beach child injury attorneys know that a child left in a hot car in the Florida sun for just a few minutes could suffer permanent injury or even death. Unfortunately, a recent press release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that...


