Four construction workers were injured when a rebar steel cage collapsed at a worksite on Interstate 91. Investigators are still unsure what happened, only noting that “something gave way.” The steel cage collapsed, and several workers had to be rushed to the hospital. Three of the workers were released the next morning while one remained…
Although many people associate impaired driving to alcohol consumption, this is not correct. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), “an ‘impaired driver’ is one who operates a motor vehicle while affected by alcohol and/or other drugs, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, or illicit substances.” To show the prevalence of impaired driving caused by…
Florida Transportation officials are figuring out ways for reducing wrong-way vehicle collisions. So far in 2014, there have been four wrong-way collisions that killed 10 people. Officials have a pilot program running in Tallahassee. According to The Tampa Tribune, the state department is taking multiple steps to reduce wrong-way drivers: Officials are adding new and…
Airbags have come a long way from when they first appeared in the 1980s. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says, “Although those older air bags saved thousands of lives, they deployed the same way for every occupant, causing injury and in some rare cases even death to children, (and) small adults.” In 2004,…
Unfortunately, with the limited resources of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it is not possible for it to inspect the nearly 8 million workplaces it covers every year. To handle the high number of inspections, OSHA prioritizes its inspections and monitoring based off the most dangerous workplaces. Below is how OSHA prioritizes inspections…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2003, about 414 people died in accidents caused by flat tires or blowouts. Moreover, there were 10,275 injuries and 78,392 crashes associated with these types of accidents. Are Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Required on All Vehicles? In response to the high number of fatalities and…
WJHG News reports that a pedestrian is in critical condition after a truck struck him near the Coconut Grove Motor Inn in Panama City Beach in early September. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents such as this are too common. Last week, we discussed in a post about how Florida ranks number one as the most dangerous state…
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If you have been involved in a wreck with a semi, you should know that certain laws require truck drivers to follow a stricter set of rules. Below are some common questions about these laws for truck drivers: Can a Trucker Drive While Sick or Sleepy? According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),…
The firm of McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A. represents those people that have been harmed by the negligence or recklessness of another. Additionally, we represent those who need assistance with immigration issues. All of our attorneys believe that the best service is the service we would like to receive. We understand that you or…
Remember, if you own a pool or spa, and someone suffers injuries or dies in an accident, you could be held liable for the incident. This is why all pool and spa owners should adhere to safety protocols before opening their properties up to friends and family members. This is especially true if children are…
Have you noticed a rash of stories in the news recently about pedestrian accidents in Florida? It may be because it is one of the most dangerous states in the country for people who commute by foot. Recently, Smart Growth America, a public safety advocacy group ranked Florida first nationally in terms of the Pedestrian…
