Bob Simon, CBS New correspondent, was killed in a car accident in New York City on February 11, 2015. He had become well known for his work on 60 minutes, as well as his international reporting throughout his career. Members of the newscast world, from Scott Pelley of CBS to Anderson Cooper of CNN, have […]
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The Realities of Work Place Injuries
Doug / 11-05-2014 / Dangerous
Of approximately 3 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses reported in 2012, more than 2.9 million (94.8%) were workplace injuries. Among the reported injuries 75.2% occurred in service-producing industries, while the remaining 24.8% occurred in goods-producing industries. A preliminary total of 4,405 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2013, which is down […]
The Reality of the Tracy Morgan Trucking Accident
Doug / 09-30-2014 / Confidentiality
This past June, the nation was taken over by the news that Tracy Morgan, the hilariously funny comedian from NBC’s 30 ROCK, was involved in a horrific crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in the early morning hours of June 7th. Stories from every single media outlet reported that a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer struck a limo […]
Crash Spotlights Dangers in Tired Truck Drivers
Doug / 06-12-2014 / Attorneys
Over the weekend, the country woke to news that famed comedian, star of NBC’s 30 Rock, Tracy Morgan, along with a handful of others, were involved in a deadly multi-vehicle collision on the New Jersey Turnpike. According to authorities, the accident was caused when a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer crashed into a limousine bus carrying Mr. Morgan and […]
Beach Driving Dangers
Doug / 05-27-2014 / Auto Accidents
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start to the summer, millions of people are making their way to Florida’s beaches to cool off and enjoy the sun. This past Memorial Day Weekend saw an overwhelming amount of individuals and crowds of people. Every year we’re faced with stories of tragic injuries caused by inattentive drivers […]
Orlando: Most Dangerous City for Pedestrians
Doug / 05-20-2014 / Auto Accidents
The National Complete Streets Coalition released its latest report on Tuesday naming Orlando as the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians. Tampa, Jacksonville, and South Florida follow right behind, with Memphis closing out the Top 5. This map shows the number of fatalities due to vehicle/pedestrian accidents within Central Florida from 2003-2012. The Orlando-Kissimmee area […]
Pedestrian Safety in Central Florida
Doug / 03-24-2014 / Auto Accidents
Last week, a man in Orlando was hit and killed while crossing Colonial Drive near John Young Parkway. WESH reported that the crash happened just past midnight and it does not appear initially that the driver was at fault. According to the report, 50 pedestrians were killed by cars last year in the metro Orlando […]
Welcome Back To School, But Stay Away From Energy Drinks
Doug / 08-21-2013 / Consumer Safety
It’s that time of the year again: kids are going back to school. And with that comes the endless nights of waiting until the last minute to finish that pesky art project, cram the unread chapters for the quiz the next day, or frantically finish a mid-term paper. In the past 10 years or so, […]
Another Texas Roller Coaster Closed
Doug / 07-23-2013 / Theme park accidents
While no injuries have been reported on the Iron Rattler, a Six Flags roller coaster in Texas, its operation has been shuttered. This temporary shutdown comes in the wake of the tragic death this past weekend. While the reason behind the latest closure seems to be preventative, the original accident has many wondering if the […]
Tragic Death at Texas Theme Park
Doug / 07-22-2013 / Dangerous
Little did she know, but Rosy Esperaza’s first trip to Six Flags, would also be her last. This past weekend, Rosy Esperaza lost her life while riding The Texas Giant, one of the monstrous rides at Six Flags Over Texas, and what they coin as the “the world’s steepest drop!” Rosy Esperaza was seated alongside […]
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