Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1: Why Pedestrian Crashes Rise in South Florida
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Nothing about South Florida’s roads changes that morning, but by Monday evening thousands of people who were walking, biking and driving home in daylight are doing it in the dark. Pedestrian deaths climb in the weeks that follow, every year, and the reasons are predictable. Here […]
School Zone Crashes Spike Every Fall. Here Is What Parents Should Know.
The first months of the school year bring a sharp change to morning traffic. Drop-off lines back up, kids cross mid-block, and drivers who spent the summer on an open road suddenly face a 15 mph zone with a crossing guard in it. That mix causes crashes. Speed is the main problem. A driver going […]
Your Back-to-School Safety Checklist: What Every Parent Should Know About Injury Risks (and Their Rights)
A new school year brings new schedules, new routines, and — whether we like to think about it or not — new opportunities for accidents. From the walk to the bus stop to the drive to practice, kids face a surprising number of injury risks during the first few months of school. The good news: […]
From Recess to Practice: Understanding Playground and School Sports Injuries This Fall
Back to school means back to recess, PE class, and the start of fall sports seasons — soccer, football, cross country, cheer, and more. Physical activity is a healthy and essential part of childhood, but it also comes with real injury risk. When a child gets hurt because of unsafe equipment, inadequate supervision, or careless […]
Back to School Means Back on the Road: The Hidden Risks of Teen Drivers
For many families, back-to-school season isn’t just about backpacks and schedules — it’s also the season when teenagers get back behind the wheel after a summer with fewer structured driving demands. Between early morning commutes, after-school jobs, sports practice, and evening activities, teen drivers log significantly more miles once school starts, and unfortunately, the crash […]
School Zone Chaos: Protecting Kids During Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and the Walk to Class
If you’ve driven near an elementary or middle school during the first few weeks of the school year, you already know: drop-off and pick-up lines can feel like organized chaos. Between rushed parents, kids darting across the street, and buses, bikes, and cars all converging on the same few blocks, school zones become one of […]
Back to School: What Parents Should Know About School Bus and Bus Stop Accidents
Every August, millions of children head back to the classroom — and for many families, that means a return to the daily rhythm of waiting at the bus stop. School buses are statistically one of the safest ways for kids to get to school, but the moments just before and after a child boards the […]
Rideshare Accidents: Uber and Lyft Liability in Florida
Rideshare use tends to spike in the summer, whether it’s tourists getting to and from the airport, beachgoers avoiding parking hassles, or locals heading out for a night without worrying about driving home. With more rideshare vehicles on the road, accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers become more common too, and these cases work a […]
Slip and Fall Accidents at Florida Pools and Water Parks
Between backyard pools, hotel pools, community pools, and Florida’s many water parks, summer means a lot of time spent around water, and a lot of opportunity for slip and fall accidents. Wet pool decks, poorly maintained walkways, and inadequate signage all contribute to injuries that range from minor bruises to serious fractures and head injuries. […]
Tourist Season Traffic: Rental Car Accidents in Florida
Florida sees millions of visitors every summer, and a lot of them get around by rental car. Combine unfamiliar roads, GPS-following drivers who aren’t watching traffic, and Florida’s often confusing highway interchanges, and you get a recipe for more accidents during peak tourist months. Rental car accidents come with a few extra wrinkles compared to […]