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Top Boating Safety Tips for Teens
In 2012, there were 704 reported boating accidents in Florida and 55 fatalities, reports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC). Boating is a way of life for many Florida residents, including teens, and a common way to kick back and relax. It’s vital that we help our kids learn sound boating safety tips…
Dangers Facing Florida Teen Drivers – What Parents Can Do
Enter Our Giveaway of 2 Mini iPads for Signing a Parent Teen Safe Driving Contract Car accidents in Florida and throughout this nation are the leading cause of teenage deaths. For the parents of Antonio Rodriguez, the statistics of teen traffic-related deaths are all too familiar, as their son was one of the 3,000 teenagers…
Talk to Your Teen about What to Do after a Auto Accident
As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your kids safe from harm. This includes prepping your teenager on what to do after a car accident in Fort Lauderdale. Having a well-thought-out accident plan won’t necessarily prevent injury, but it may help lessen the effects and protect your family’s right to financial recovery….
Official Announcement Giveaway of 2 Mini iPads for National Teen Safety Drive Week
The Chalik & Chalik Law Offices has announced their support of the upcoming National Teen Driver Safety Week. The campaign officially started on October 20th and will run through October 26th. The campaign was initially started by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in hopes of reducing the high car accident rate among teenage…
Gives 5 Workplace Safety Tips
Fort Lauderdale Slip and Fall Lawyers Give Advice Some people go to work never thinking that today could be the day that they could be involved in a slip and fall accident at work. However, there are thousands of fall accidents that occur at the workplace each year, and no one ever knows if he…
Commuting To Work Increases Risks of Vehicle Accidents
Nobody likes a long drive to work or back home, especially in traffic on congested freeways. Commuting can affect a drivers’ physical, mental, and emotional state. Unfortunately, many Florida car accidents occur during commute time, as there are more drivers on the road and more aggressive, angry drivers present during this time. When drivers who…
Teens and Motorcycles: Considerations & Safety Tips
The thought of teens riding around on motorcycles strikes fear in the heart of many parents and with good reason. An estimated 640 people under the age of 21 were injured in motorcycle accidents in 2011 in Florida alone, according to the FDOT Crash Analysis Reporting System (CARS). From our family to yours, we share…
Three Ways to Talk to Your Teenager about Texting and Driving
Texting is, without a doubt, one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. It (and other visual-manual subtasks like dialing) increases the risk of crashing by three times, according to a study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). It’s important to talk with your teenagers about the misconceptions, consequences, and dangers of…