Many people rely on the Miami-Dade Metrobus for getting around South Florida, while others ride on buses occasionally for events, long-range transit, school, or other purposes. While you know that taking the bus is affordable and convenient, you might be surprised to find that this form of transportation is not…
When you are injured in a Miami car accident, you could be seriously injured. Hospitalization may be the best route to ensure you receive essential treatment and can get on the way to recovery as soon as possible. Of course, you probably realize that the costs involved with a hospital…
Americans are surrounded by smart technology, from our phones and TVs to automobile safety features and home security. As such, you might not be surprised to know that these advancements have made their way to the railroad transportation sector. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported on some recent developments,…
When you discuss auto insurance rates with non-Floridians or look up costs in other U.S. states, one glaring fact becomes apparent: Florida residents pay far more for premiums, up to double compared to other areas. A recent Yahoo! Finance article confirms that Florida is ranked second on the list of…
Possibly the most devastating news new parents will ever receive is a diagnosis that their infant suffered head injuries or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Various factors during gestation, during labor, and shortly after delivery can lead to serious, life-long medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), or cognitive…
Even when you take proper safety precautions, drive defensively, and follow all traffic laws, the risk of being involved in a car accident is still shockingly high. In reporting statistics for South Florida, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reveals that there are almost 212,000 auto collisions…
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported back in 2012 that 726 bike riders were killed and another 49,000 individuals were injured in bicycle accidents across the U.S., South Florida officials took note. Just a few years later, Miami-Dade County unveiled its Protected Bike Lanes Demonstration Plan, which…
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding an early morning shooting that killed one man and injured two more at a local food market. According to an article in the Miami Herald, police received a report of shots fired in Miami’s Liberty Square neighborhood. Officers arrived…
The dangers of distracted driving are not new to motorists in Miami and throughout the US, claiming the lives of more than 2,800 people every year – including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other road users. Motorists who text, talk on the phone, post to social media, and engage in…
With I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, I-75, and many other heavily trafficked commercial access highways feeding into South Florida, it is no surprise that truck accidents occur frequently in the Miami area. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that there are around 8,700 crashes involving 18-wheelers, semis,…