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Motorcycle Accidents

• Davie Motorcyclist Crashes into Woman’s Car
  Nov 30, 2011

  Christopher Blair, A Davie resident in his 30’s was driving a motorcycle northbound on North Nob Hill Road near Northwest Sixth Street Monday morning.

  Blair ran a red light and crashed into a southbound car that was turning east, Plantation Police Detective Robert Rettig said.

  The motorcyclist Blair was injured and transported to Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.  “I’m told he’s going to be OK,” Rettig said.

  Police cited Blair for running a red light, driving while his license is suspended and riding a motorcycle without an endorsement on the license.  The endorsement indicates that he would have completed training to operate the bike, the detective said.

  “He should not have been riding a motorcycle at all or operating a vehicle, because the license was suspended, Rettig said.

  Police did not provide details about the other driver, a female.

  The Office of David Benenfeld would like to remind the public to observe traffic laws and drive safely in order to avoid South Florida motorcycle accidents.

• Man and Woman Killed When Motorcycle Flew off Exit Ramp
  Aug 01, 2011

  DANIA BEACH, Fl:  On Friday 7/29/11 a man and woman were traveling southbound on Interestate 95 when they flew off the exit ramp leaving them both dead at the scene after plunging 38 feet to the tracks below.
  
  The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the accident to determine how the motorcycle flew off the overpass and landed onto the train tracks. Police said it is too early to determine the cause of the crash or if there was another vehicle involved.  So far no witnesses have come forward.
  
  A CSX train conductor first spotted the bodies. Tri-Rail, CSX and Amtrak had temporarily stopped service in the area, for the morning commute and by 12 noon police had cleared the scene and all tracks were reopened.
  
  Investigators identified the two killed as Luis Gustavo, 24 of Southwest Ranches, and his passenger, Stephanie A. Fredericks, 20 of Sunrise.
  
  The Law Offices of David Benenfeld would like to extend their condolences to the families of Luis Gustavo and Stephanie Fredericks.

• Dentist Killed in South Florida Motorcycle Accident
  Jul 01, 2011

  Lee Alexander, 64, and his wife 62-year-old Gail Alexander were traveling on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle when they were involved in a serious South Florida motorcycle accident.

  Officials indicate that the crash occurred near the Southwest Florida town of Arcadia.  Alexander was traveling east on State Road 70 around 9:20 p.m. Friday night, when a Volkswagen made a left turn in front of him at the intersection with State Road 72.

  According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s Fort Myers office, Christopher Fradley, 32, of Arcadia, hit the motorcycle head-on. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander were flown to Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers where Mr. Alexander died from his catastrophic injuries. Mrs. Alexander sustained critical injuries in this Florida motorcycle crash and remained in intensive care.

  Fradley remained uninjured during the wreck.  Police are still investigating this crash, and no charges have been filed at this time.

  Alexander was a dentist in Fort Lauderdale and a father to four daughters, as well as a graduate of Harvard and an aircraft pilot.  Friends and family will miss him.

  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Alexander and would like to wish Mrs. Alexander a complete recovery.

Nursing Home Abuse

• Miami Assisted Living Facility Fire Forces Residents Outside
  Nov 20, 2011

  Just before dawn on November 9, 2011, 50 elderly residents of a West Miami assisted living facility were forced to evacuate from their apartments due to a fire.
  
  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a call reporting the fire at the Pointe North Gables living facility at 5890 SW Eighth St, at 3:40 a.m.
  
  Chief Patrick Kelly Rowan of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said, “We called in a second alarm to help evacuate at least 50 elderly residents who needed assistance in evacuating.”
  
  When firefighters arrived on the scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from the northwest corner of the three-story building. 
  
  Three residents were treated and taken to a nearby hospital.  One of the men evacuated was unconscious where the blaze started.
  
  Lt. Eddy Ballester, a spokesman for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said, “The sprinklers activated, not only keeping the fire from spreading, but alerting the fire department in a timely manner.  The sprinklers saved people’s lives and allowed us to save others by keeping the fire contained.”
  
  Residents were forced to stay outside through the morning even though the fire was contained and extinguished.  Two Miami-Dade County buses were brought out for the residents to sit in while they waited to go back inside. 
  
  The West Miami Police and Miami-Dade fire investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.
  
  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to thank the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for their quick response in assisting these seniors, and also a speedy recovery to the seniors who were hospitalized.
  

• South Florida Elder Abuse Rising
  Oct 15, 2011

  Unfortunately elder abuse in South Florida is going up.  The Department of Children and Families are asking the community to step in and deal with this problem.
  
  Interesting enough according to state statistics, from July 2010 through June 2011, Broward County had 5,193 cases of reported elder abuse that was up 525 cases from the previous year.  Palm Beach County reported there were 3,957 cases from 2010 to 2011 which was an increase of 441 cases the year before. 
  
  Many times there are outward signs that people can notice if there is elder abuse or neglect.  Officials said that just by noticing an elderly neighbor’s unkempt home or lawn can be signs of neglect and abuse.
  
  Care givers for the elderly can be a problem with cases of exploitation.  Greenacres police said an elderly couple’s caregiver used their checkbook to steal $141,228 in August 2010.
  
  Family and friends as well as the community need to take notice of anything that does not appear normal in the life of a senior.  It is important to make sure the senior is not missing money, have items missing or shows any physical signs of abuse.
  
  Last year, DCF introduced a program utilizing 12 court-appointed “elderly guardians” for Palm Beach and Broward counties.  The guardians are responsible for looking after the elderly who do not have family available.
  
  The Law Offices of David Benenfeld would like to extend its concern for the elder’s who have found themselves in any abusive situation.
  

Auto Accident Attorney

• Pompano 6-year-old Hit On His Scooter Improves
  Feb 05, 2012

  The public awaits and is anxious to hear about the recovery of Robert Glover Jr., a 6-year-old kindergartner at Margate Elementary School.  The family has indicated that the young boy still remains in critical condition but is expected to survive. His grandmother Geraldine Glover said he was alert but was under heavy sedation.
  
  Robert was struck while riding a motorized scooter on the sidewalk by an out-of-control car on Sunday.   The accident occurred near the corner of Northwest 5th Avenue and 8th Street in Pompano Beach.
  
  Involved in the crash were five other people who were treated and released from a local hospital.
  
  Information by the fire rescue indicated that Marcus Permenter, 28 of Pompano, was driving a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass northbound on Northwest 5th avenue.  The vehicle ran a stop sign and hit a Toyota Camry driven by Chiledric Jacques, 51, of Pompano Beach and his three passengers.  
  
  The driver of the Oldsmobile hit a fence, struck the 6 year child, hit a parked minivan, pickup truck and a tree before the vehicle stopped.
  
  The driver and three passengers of the Toyota were treated and released as well as the other driver, Permenter from the North Broward Medical Center.
  
  Currently the Traffic Homicide Unit is still investigating the accident that can take up to 180 days.
  
  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to wish Robert Glover Jr., a speedy recovery and encouragement for his family while going through this tragic situation.
  
  
  

• Three Killed While in Roadway in Plantation
  Jan 25, 2012

  Three people standing in the roadway on Broward Boulevard near Northwest 69th Avenue were struck and killed by a car early Saturday.  Police are investigating the deaths of the two women and man.
  
  A single-car collision occurred after two women in their 20’s hit a tree near the intersection.  Both women in their 20’s, one from Sunrise and another from Fort Lauderdale were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
  
  Police said that a second driver a man had stopped his vehicle to check on the two women.  All three of them were standing outside their vehicles.  According to Detective Phillip Toman, another car driven by a Plantation man, hit and struck the two women and man.
  
  Plantation Fire Department Battalion Chief Joel Gordon said one of the women was pronounced dead at the scene and the other woman and man were taken to Broward General Medical Center where they both died.
  
  The driver of the car that hit the three people was treated for injuries at Westside Regional Medical Center.
  
  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to express their deepest sympathy and send their condolences to the families of the three individuals who were killed as a result of this terrible accident.
  
  
  
  

• Volkswagen and BMW Recalling Vehicles
  Jan 20, 2012

  BMW and Volkswagen are recalling more than 500,000 vehicles because of technical problems.  
  
  Last October Volkswagen began a recall of 299,000 cars with diesel engines because of possible cracks in the fuel-injection system. VW has notified owners but does not say how many of the recalled vehicles responded.
  
  The VW models affected with the cracks are the VW’s Golf, Passat, Jetta, Tiguan and other models that have been built since 2009.  Other models affected are Audi, Skoda and Seat.
  
  BMW also has reported a recall of 235,000 cars of its Mini brand worldwide due to a malfunction of the electric water pump that cools the turbo charger.  No reported accidents have been reported due to the malfunction.
  
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that BMW will recall 88,911 Mini and Mini Cooper cars in the United States.
  
  The auxiliary water pump is used to cool the turbo charger that has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.  If this happens the circuit board can possibly catch on fire.
  
  The recall will begin next month.  BMW will contact the car owners and dealers.  The water pump will be replaced free of charge.
  
  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to remind Volkswagen and BMW owners to be aware of these recalls and make sure they have their vehicles inspected.
  
  
  

• SUV’s and Minivans Being Recalled by Ford
  Jan 15, 2012

  Ford is in the process of recalling 539,000 vehicles to repair defects in their SUV’s and minivans. This includes 286,000 Ford Escape SUV’s in the 2001 and 2002 model and approximately 253,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans for models in 2004 and 2005.
  
  The 2004 and 2005 models are being recalled because their torque converter output shaft may fail.  The 2001 and 2002 models are being recalled because their brake master cylinder reservoir cap could leak brake fluid.  This could cause an electrical short in the antilock brake system leading to smoking or fire in the vehicles.
  
  Ford has said that there have been no reports of injuries do to the problem but have had some reports of property damage as a result of fire beyond vehicle damage.
  
  Even though the potential for fire is low, it is recommended that the vehicles be parked outdoors away from structures until this recall repair is performed.
  
  The 2004 and 2005 models recalled for the Ford and Mercury minivans that are for a defective torque converter can cause the vehicle to lose “motive” power, or the ability to move forward and reverse, without warning.  When a vehicle loses motive power the engine continues to run and you can still steer and stop, but it increases the risk of a crash.
  
  The Law Office of David Benenfeld would like to warn owners of these vehicles to respond to Ford’s recall and take their vehicles into the dealerships when the parts are available for replacement.
  
  
  

• West Boynton Motorcyclist Killed Running a Red Light
  Jan 10, 2012

  Ira Rosenberg a 49-year-old resident of Boynton Beach, died Wednesday night after driving his motorcycle through a red light and crashing into a car west of Boynton Beach, authorities said.
  
  Rosenberg was driving a 1974 Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He was driving northbound on El Clair Ranch Road and was making a left turn through a red light onto Boynton Beach Boulevard.  Rosenberg was hit by Denise Robinson who was driving a two-door 1997 Pontiac that was traveling west.
  
  As Rosenberg ran the red light, his motorcycle crashed into the front of the car throwing Rosenberg onto the pavement.  He was pronounced dead three hours later after being taken to Delray Medical Center.  
  
  Robinson was treated for a minor wrist injury and her 10-year-old son who was a passenger in the car was not hurt according to the Sheriff’s Office.
  
  The Office of David Benenfeld would like to extend their condolences for the family and friends of Ira Rosenberg.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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