MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER NEWS A tragic event early Wednesday morning resulted in significant traffic congestion on northbound Interstate 95 near downtown Miami, following a collision where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle. The incident took place around 6:30 a.m. near the Biscayne Boulevard exit, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. While a witness reported that the victim was on foot at the time, this detail has not been confirmed by authorities yet. Miami Police Department temporarily closed all lanes after the accident, causing extensive delays stretching back toward US ..read more

Flyover Bridge Closure and Road Delays The closure of a flyover bridge has resulted in extensive traffic delays on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne, Florida. Numerous individuals have reported being stranded for hours, with some waiting for up to four hours to exit Key Biscayne. The flyover bridge, which facilitates westbound traffic access to U.S. 1 and Interstate 95, will remain closed for the next two months. This closure is necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the bridge decks’ concrete pavement, as per the Florida Department of Transportation. During the closure period, a ..read more

Firefighters successfully extinguished a blaze that broke out at the front of a tractor trailer in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident, near Northwest 82nd Street and 2nd Court, occurred on Monday afternoon. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as crews fought the fire. Fortunately, the tractor’s driver escaped unharmed. The cause of the fire remains unknown. MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER Miami Car Accident Lawyer shares insight on Vehicle Fires Vehicle fires can be alarming and dangerous occurrences, often resulting in significant damage and sometimes even injuries or fatalities. Among the various ..read more

A hit-and-run driver was taken into custody after reportedly striking an 8-year-old girl in Hallandale Beach. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the incident near 1000 SW 3rd St. on Monday morning. Surveillance footage captured the moment the girl ran across the street before being hit by the vehicle. According to Hallandale Police, the driver initially stopped to check on the child but fled the scene before authorities arrived. The child suffered arm and leg injuries and was taken to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in serious but stable condition. She is expected to recover fully, as ..read more

IN MIAMI, THE PERAZZO LAW FIRM SHARES INFORMATION ON FOOT INJURIES AFTER A SLIP & FALL ACCIDENT Almost a dozen senior citizens suffered injuries after tripping and falling while walking down a local seaside street. Why? Because the sidewalk was improperly designed; with ramps and steps that were difficult to detect under poor lighting and signaling. When a sidewalk is uneven and there are no bannisters for sloped walkways, senior citizens may have difficulty detecting where it is safe to step. City engineers and public inspection services are bound by law to make sure that walking surface ..read more

MIAMI SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT LAWYER SERVING SOUTH FLORIDA Poor Lighting and Walking Surfaces When walking surfaces are unsafe, it is a matter of time before someone trips, slips, or falls. When the lighting is poor, dim, or non-conventional as in the use of neon lights, the chances of suffering a trip, slip, or fall accident increase. Though retail outlets such as Publix, Walmart, etc., are well lit, with walking surfaces kept in proper condition and hazard-free, bars and nightclubs present certain hidden dangers to customers and guests. Poor lighting is one of the three main reasons why peo ..read more

CAR CHASE IN MIAMI-DADE LEADS TO ARREST Aventura Car Accident Lawyer News A dramatic scene unfolded on the bustling Krome Avenue in Southwest Miami-Dade, Florida, as law enforcement engaged in a high-speed pursuit that culminated in the apprehension of the driver. The morning air crackled with tension as troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol witnessed his gray Honda sedan careening down the avenue in a manner described as reckless, prompting them to initiate a traffic stop near Southwest 154th Street around 8 a.m. on Monday. However, his response was anything but compliant. With adrenalin ..read more

Aventura Car Accident Lawyer Share insight on Roadway Safety and Road Cones CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER Road cones, also known as traffic cones or safety cones, are ubiquitous sights on roadways worldwide. These brightly colored, cone-shaped markers serve a crucial purpose in directing traffic, delineating lanes, and alerting drivers to hazards. Here’s why drivers should not cross road cones: Safety Zones: Road cones are often used to designate safety zones, such as construction areas, accident scenes, or maintenance work zones. These areas may contain hazards such as uneven surfaces, debris, or wo ..read more

Aventura Auto Accident Attorney Addresses Highway Accidents DO NOT CROSS THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINES Crossing a double yellow line on a highway and driving the wrong way is not just a traffic violation; it’s a perilous decision with potentially catastrophic consequences. Here’s why: Head-on Collisions: One of the most immediate dangers of driving the wrong way on a highway is the risk of a head-on collision. When vehicles are traveling towards each other at high speeds, even a momentary lapse in judgment can lead to a devastating crash. Head-on collisions are among the deadliest types of accide ..read more

MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER SHARES INSIGHT ON VEHOPHOBIA According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the figures representing deaths in motor vehicle accidents in the United States reached 42,915 in 2021, an increase of 10.5% compared to 2020, the year of the COVID pandemic. With figures such as these, together with over 6 million reported traffic accidents on US streets, avenues, and roadways, it’s no wonder people acquire a sense of fear when in or around motor vehicles. This fear is called Vehophobia, and it affects millions of people around the world. But how do you ..read more