Wink News reported recently that a fatal motor vehicle accident in Naples cost the life of a motorist and blocked a major roadway in the area on Sunday, December 27. According to law enforcement officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Sunday, December 27 in the Naples area, along Airport Pulling Road...
For decades, safety experts have told us that driving while tired can be just as dangerous and driving under the influence of alcohol. The Dothan Eagle reports that this seems to be what happened in a single-vehicle crash along Interstate 10 in Holmes County on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. The crash has left three people...
The Palm Beach Post reported recently that a person was killed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in an accident along Interstate 95 in the West Palm Beach area. According to information provided by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 between 1:45...
Fox Channel 13 Tampa Bay News reported recently that a local man is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants (DUI), and DUI manslaughter after a fatal motor vehicle accident that closed a portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the evening of Saturday, April 24, 2021. ...
92.7 WOBM FM reports that on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, an Ocean County Grand Jury indicted a Ewing man for attempted murder after he followed a woman to her home and slashed her face in a fit of road rage. According to official police documents in Jackson, the incident took place on May 8, 2021,...
Florida is one of the few states that still is a no-fault state. This means that drivers are required to carry a certain amount of personal injury protection insurance. This insurance is the first to begin to cover economic damages in the case of an accident. This includes property damage and medical bills. Before an...
The holiday season brings a higher volume of drivers on the road in Fort Lauderdale. There are relatives and friends visiting others, there are holiday parties, and there are seasonal residents trying to escape the cold winter season up north. With a greater number of vehicles on the road – and people attending holiday parties...
A Florida lawyer can prove fault in a car accident when the police report says otherwise. Police officers are trained in investigating car accidents and will prepare an official police report regarding the details of the accident in accordance with the Uniform Traffic Crash Report Manual. However, these police reports are not the only source...
While it already may not make sense that Florida is one of the few states without a cell phone/texting ban while driving, it should make less sense now. The Sun Sentinel recently released a report indicating that, in several Florida cities and counties, fatal Florida car crashes took place due to careless and distracted driving....
With many people out of work or working from home, and many businesses remain remaining closed as a method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the roadways are less congested than ever before. This presents an opportunity that some drivers cannot resist, driving dangerously faster than posted speed limits. Unfortunately, this means that while overall...
How Can Rain-Related Crashes in South Florida Be Prevented? As fall is in full affect and winter weather is approaching, the first heavy rains and harsh weather can leave you feeling unprepared. It is easy to forget an umbrella when there is a chance of rain in the forecast, and it is also common to...
Car safety seats for children play a vital role in protecting your kids when driving in the car. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) citing a 2011 study in Pediatrics, car seat use reduces the risk for death to infants by 71 percent, and for toddlers by 54 percent. Sadly though,...
Yes, Florida does allow accident victims to recover damages for pain and suffering from an auto accident in certain situations. Pain and suffering are considered a “non-economic” damages. Unlike, for example, medical bills, there is no clear monetary value for pain and suffering. You are suffering, and there should be compensation for your pain and...
If you were involved in a car accident, you may be wondering what happens in a side-impact collision. In these types of collisions, also known as T-bone accidents, a vehicle strikes another vehicle’s side. Side-impact collisions can happen when a vehicle is backing up or driving forward. Many of these accidents happen at intersections when...
A rear-end collision may occur at low speeds, yet you could still suffer many injuries after such accidents. Common injuries following rear-end collisions can be minor (like scrapes and bruises) or major (like broken bones and spinal cord injury). You may also have to worry about whiplash and other injuries that could leave behind lasting...
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...
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...
While there is no data on the average settlement value for rear-end collisions, there are a few key factors that can provide insight into the potential value of a case. These include the certainty with which another driver was at fault for the accident as well as the extent of your costs and losses. With...