The Miami Herald reported recently that a motor vehicle accident on Friday, April 2, 2021 in the Florida Keys resulted in a closure of the famous Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon as sheriff’s deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers worked to investigate and clean up the incident.
According to information provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Friday, April 2, 2021 between 4:25 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on U.S. Federal Highway 1 along the Seven Mile Bridge connecting Knight’s Key to Little Duck Key. The accident involved three vehicles, including a commercial box truck, and shut down traffic on the crucial link between the Keys and the mainland for about two hours at the start of a busy holiday travel weekend.
NBC Channel 2 News reported that a man from Sarasota County was killed on Saturday, April 3, 2021 while trying to tow another vehicle with his own car.
The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. along Clark Road in Sarasota. The victim, a man 71 years of age, was driving a pickup truck and attempting to tow a BMW using a metal chain. He left the truck in reverse and got out of the vehicle, then was struck by both vehicles.
Florida, like many states, follows a rear-end rule where a driver is legally negligent for following another vehicle too closely and crashing into it. In these cases, the front vehicle does not necessarily have to prove that the vehicle which crashed into it committed an unsafe act. Following too closely is a common cause of...
In an effort to reduce drunk driving, which causes many car accidents, a Florida lawmaker has introduced legislation to increase the penalties for refusing to take a Breathalyzer test. At present, a person who is suspected of impaired driving and refuses a breath, urine or blood test can have their driver’s license suspended for one...
There are many reasons that a driver may lose control of their car. A mechanical failure, a medical emergency, distraction, and driving too fast for road conditions are some of the common reasons that a person may lose control of the car. The most important thing that a driver can do if they lose control...
Ocala News reported recently that a local woman was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the early evening of Saturday, December 12, when her SUV overturned in a multi-vehicle incident. According to officials with the Ocala Police Department, the woman was driving an SUV northbound on Pine Road just south of the intersection of...
Any car accident is dangerous, but one few people consider is driving into a body of water. According to a November 8, 2014 article in the Orlando Sentinel, more people drown in cars in Florida than in any other state. Car Accident Drownings Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites Florida as the...
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...
The death of a Florida toddler that took place near the intersection of Fowler Street and Market Street serves as a harsh reminder of the importance of abiding by child safety restraint laws in Florida and throughout this nation. As we reported on this fatal Fort Myers car crash in our news section, we would...
Being in a car accident is traumatic enough. But when the person who caused the accident is uninsured, it can add another level of devastation to a life-altering event. In many cases, the victim is left paying for another’s mistake, both physically and financially, even though he or she played by the rules. Forty-nine states...
Following any type of accident, if you are emotionally and physically able, collecting evidence from the scene may prove useful when moving forward with legal action. Taking proactive measures to establish a connection between your financial losses and the collision at hand could mean the difference between a successful claim versus a denial. Some of...
You should consider getting a lawyer for a hit and run in Florida, as they may provide several valuable benefits. Following a hit and run accident, you may hire a lawyer to protect your rights and handle your insurance claim or lawsuit. This could ultimately grant you the compensation you need to cover the cost...
Those who have a no-fault insurance policy are covered for injury regardless of whether or not they caused the accident. These policies can be helpful but are not without their problems. The Basics of No-Fault Insurance No-fault insurance is mandatory for all drivers in Florida under FL § 627.736. No-fault insurance is also known as...
There are many reasons to hire a lawyer to represent you in a Florida car accident case. Some car accident victims will face challenges with their insurance company who refuses to cover damages. Others may struggle to collect a timely payout. Additionally, if your damages exceed the maximum amount allowed under your policy, it is...