Fox Channel 35 Orlando reported recently that a driver was rescued from a crumpled vehicle after a horrific motor vehicle accident in Ocala, FL on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in which a tractor-trailer impacted a passenger sedan.
According to officials with the Ocala Fire Department, the incident took place on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 between 12:45 p.m. and 12:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) in the town of Ocala. Two vehicles were involved, a passenger sedan and an 18-wheeler commercial truck. The driver of the sedan was trapped in the sedan which was heavily damaged in the accident.
The driver was extracted within 16 minutes by work crews and transported to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported in the incident. No update has been made regarding the injured motorist, and the accident remains under investigation.
News Channel 4 Jacksonville reported that a Clay County man was killed in the Keystone Heights community in Clay County between the hours of 9:25 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. EST on the morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in an incident involving a lawnmower at a local business on State Road 100. The accident is currently under investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a recent report appearing on the Fox 35 Orlando website, a Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputy was on vacation in Ormond Beach when he witnessed a multi-vehicle rollover crash. Getting ready to enjoy a day of relaxation in the Florida seaside town, an accident unfolded before the eyes of Lieutenant Keith Cofer. Ever the...
A charge of DUI manslaughter in Florida is made when a person drives under the influence of alcohol, prescription medication, and/or illicit drugs and caused an accident that killed another person. DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony that is accompanied with a $10,000 fine and up to 15 years in state prison. There is a...
News Channel 4 Jax reported recently on a crash involving two dead and one injured near the Kent campus of the Florida State College at Jacksonville. The accident happened around 2:20 a.m. last Sunday morning at the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Plymouth Street. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported that upon their arrival, one person...
When a car slides, usually on a wet surface, it is called hydroplaning. While hydroplaning can occur on any wet surface, the most dangerous time is within 10 minutes of the rain beginning. The cause of hydroplaning is when the tires encounter more water than it can effectively scatter. Pressure from the water in front...

When you are involved in a car accident in Fort Lauderdale, it is a blessing to come out alive. But many accident victims suffer disfiguring injuries. Some injuries cause mountains of medical bills, pain and suffering, and anguish. For example, if your airbag did not deploy during a car accident and you struck the steering...
Florida, along with forty-two other states, has adopted “move over” laws. These laws were designed to protect police officers and emergency workers as they work on the sides of busy highways and interstates. Florida law states that if it is safe, vehicles should move one lane over from a stopped police car or other emergency...

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...
Top 4 Most Dangerous Intersections in Fort Lauderdale
Driving through Fort Lauderdale means sharing the road with a growing number of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. While most intersections are designed to keep traffic moving safely, some locations see more accidents than others. Knowing which intersections pose the greatest risks can help you make better decisions behind the wheel. Every driver has a responsibility...

Yes, you can file a lawsuit against the company if you get into a car accident while in a taxi in Florida. In most cases, the company’s insurance company will pay for medical bills and other damages following an accident. However, sometimes insurance companies try to deny claims or say they are not liable for...

Being involved in an accident where the other driver flees the scene is an unsettling experience with many questions about the next steps. One important consideration for victims is understanding the statute of limitations for filing a legal claim after a hit and run. The statute of limitations is the timeframe within which a person...

Farmers Insurance may deny a claim for various reasons, but you can appeal that decision. If Farmers Insurance denies a claim, they must send you a notice of the denial with information about why your claim was not accepted and the instructions to file an appeal. Although many opt to go through the appeals process...

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...


