OCTOBER IS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MONTH With fall temperatures approaching, many more pedestrians will be out to enjoy their walks in the cooler weather. During the month of October, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrate and promote National Pedestrian Safety Month. The NHTSA’s definition of…
Click It or Ticket: The Safety of Seat Belts In the realm of road safety, few measures have proven as effective as the simple act of buckling up. Seatbelts are often overlooked as important but stand as a crucial barrier between life and death on the roads. As we delve into the significance of seatbelts,…
Bicycle Safety in North Florida: A Deep Dive into Accident Data Bicycle riding in North Florida is a beloved activity, offering scenic routes and opportunities for exercise. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles can sometimes lead to accidents, resulting in serious injuries to cyclists. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in North…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month As spring blossoms and we emerge from staying indoors during winter, April also brings a reminder of critical awareness. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, help Barnes Cohen & Sullivan spread important information for drivers to reflect on their behaviors behind the wheel. In a society where there are…
‘Tis the Season to Drive Safely As the holiday season grows closer to us, many people are attending holiday events and parties. When driving home from a holiday occasion, be sure to drive safely to avoid an accident. Barnes & Cohen encourages our community to remain safe to avoid auto accidents this holiday season. Tips…
Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season The holidays are a great time for family and friends to create new memories and carry on traditions. This year’s holidays are right around the corner and many continue to plan on traveling all around the country. According to Bankrate, despite the inflated prices of gas and other goods, families…
Pedestrian Safety Awareness According to the FLHSMV, Halloween is historically noted as one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. In 2022, Florida roadways had 2,590 crashes while 137 of them resulted in serious bodily injuries and 21 fatalities. Due to more families walking to trick-or-treat around their neighborhoods to celebrate when it…
National Teen Driver Safety Week The Law Offices of Barnes and Cohen would like to remind parents or guardians of teen drivers that October 15th-21st is National Teen Driver Safety Week. According to the National Safety Council, “car crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths for U.S. teenagers”. Teens are involved in more accidents…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Happy Labor Day Weekend! We hope you and your friends and family have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! While you may be relaxing over the holidays with a little alcohol, please be careful to never drink and drive. During the Holidays Accidents Increase During the holidays we experience more…
Safe and Happy Halloween We wish you a safe and Happy Halloween. Halloween Festivals, Haunted Houses, Costumes and Mazes. Jacksonville Halloween events from Nassau, Beaches, Northside and Westside. Safe Trick or Treating Jacksonville Businesses, churches and neighborhoods have put together Safe Halloween events. Take a look in your neighborhood. If you plan to Trick or…
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