There is no type of road user in Florida more vulnerable than pedestrians. Every day, they navigate roadway infrastructures designed to accommodate cars and risk their lives crossing the street. While cars have become safer for motorist, they have become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. Pedestrians are at risk of sustaining: Traumatic brain injuries Broken bones...

Facial injuries caused by car accidents can result in serious physical pain, emotional trauma, and disability, in some cases. In frontal collisions or head-on collisions, drivers are at risk of slamming their faces on the steering wheel or dashboard. Even if an airbag deploys, the impact of a crash can still result in trauma and...

It probably won’t matter in terms of the integrity of your head, bones and internal organs if the Hummer that crashes into you is helping to save the planet by running on electricity. The minimal positive impact of an electrified Hummer is eclipsed by how deadly such a large vehicle can be for pedestrians, according to...

Many people who are involved in a crash don't sustain severe injuries. They usually feel fine enough to continue with their day, even when their cars are totaled. Some may experience minor pain after a crash, but are under the impression that it will improve without medical treatment. This can be dangerous for two reasons:...

In December 2019, a teenager was struck and killed by a school bus in West Palm Beach, according to WPTV. This incident has prompted some residents to question student safety, especially while walking in the dark during the early morning hours. According to investigators, the incident occurred when the student stepped into the crosswalk at...

Nearly 40,000 broken bones, head trauma and other electric scooter crash injuries were treated in United States emergency rooms from 2014-2018. The figures were revealed in a newly released study. The scooter injury rate among the general population climbed in that time from 6 per 100,000 to 19 per 100,000, according to the Associated Press. Researchers...

Drivers in Florida failed to recognize the meaning of road signs in a recent survey that ranked them among the eight worst states in the United States. Out of the Florida drivers who took the online survey, over 10 percent failed to acknowledge the existence, validity or legality of basic road signs like “U-Turn Only”...

When a catastrophe occurs on West Palm Beach roadways, the term "accident" frequently comes up. To what degree is a crash caused by human error really an accident, however? If a motorist makes the decision to text while driving, and causes someone else's injury or death, can it truly be called an accident? The answer...

West Palm Beach is one of the most dangerous places in Florida when it comes to traffic safety. Our infrastructure is especially dangerous to those who get around on foot. As a result, pedestrians are either seriously injured or killed at an alarming rate. That's why local law enforcement officers have been stepping up their...

Last month, we discussed the deadly glitches in pedestrian detection systems discovered in an AAA study. The technology was found to be defective when it was needed most, such as during nighttime hours, when a car made a right turn, and when a child unexpectedly darted out from between two parked cars. Now, a recent...