Speeding Driver Causes Fiery Orlando Car Crash

The Villages News reported on a high-speed crash on US Highway 301 that killed two teenagers in Sumter County.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 19-year-old Summerfield man was behind the wheel of a red sedan shortly before 8:00 a.m., traveling north on U.S. Highway 301 near the intersection with County Road 472 AKA...

The Tampa Bay Times reports that a man lost control of his vehicle, killing another person during the resulting crash. At about 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, 31-year-old David Houston was driving south on Little Road at a high rate of speed. Near Crane’s Roost Drive, he lost control of the vehicle. Meanwhile, 72-year-old Phillip Viola...

Fox Channel 35 Orlando News reported recently that a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Hernando County led to the death of a local high school student when she was tragically electrocuted by a live power line while trying to escape her burning car during a severe thunderstorm. Personal Injury Lawyer, Near...

Self-driving cars have been the dream of many an auto manufacturer. While we’re not quite there yet, one automaker has made great strides in automation when it comes to driving. Tesla, who touts that its “autopilot” feature can take some of the driving responsibility out of human hands, has come under scrutiny recently. Many drivers...

As Thanksgiving and Christmas time are approaching, the 2011 holiday season is in full swing. With crowds filling the streets on Black Friday and shoppers hustling around to get their Christmas shopping done, it’s no wonder that drivers are a little more frantic and aggressive on Florida roads during the holiday time. Additionally, many people...

Insurance companies put up a good facade. After you are injured in a Florida car wreck, they will say they are on your side. They say they have the best interest of your family in mind and will be fair in giving you the financial compensation you need. However, when the time arrives for this...

Long daily commutes are par for the course in many regions of Florida, particularly in South Florida. According to data from the Census Bureau, the average commute time in 2011 in Broward County was 27.5 minutes each way. The average in Palm Beach County was 23.9 minutes each way. According to CNN, long daily commutes...

Several factors make for a dangerous intersection. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reports that fatalities are more likely to occur at intersections where dense traffic allows little room for error while driving. Additional possible hazards include: High numbers of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Poor visibility. Little signage or unclear road instructions....

In most cases, you have two years from the date of your car accident to claim injury in Florida. Florida’s statute of limitations establishes this time limit. Similarly, if you are pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, the state gives you two years to file. Failing to file a lawsuit before the deadline can prevent you...

You can access a car accident report in Davie, FL, in multiple ways. You can obtain your car crash report online, by mail, or in person. It is important to note that there are fees for receiving one or multiple copies of your report. Processing time and availability vary depending on which method you use...

You have several legal options to recover financial compensation if Nationwide denies your car accident claim. You can appeal the decision, file a bad faith case, or directly sue the at-fault party. A lawyer with experience handling car accident claims can explain your options and help you choose the right course for obtaining the compensation...

Yes, there are some situations where you can file a lawsuit against a rental car company for an accident in Florida. However, in most cases, the driver of the rental car has accepted responsibility for the vehicle. In these cases, they or their insurance company will be held liable for the car accident, not the...