A driver with a suspended license was recently involved in multiple hit-and-run accidents in Miami on the same day in a microcosm of a larger problem on Florida’s roads. The driver was operating his vehicle despite the fact that he had a suspended license, according to a news report from Miami’s ABC news affiliate. The…
Confirming what many people who walk on the road anywhere in Florida already knew about the dangers of being a pedestrian, an annual report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) examining pedestrian safety in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The GHSA examined traffic safety statistics, and specifically, the issue of…
A tragic accident in Venice, Florida, which left four bicyclists in critical condition, recently highlighted the perils of biking for serious cycling enthusiasts in the Sunshine State. According to a report from the local ABC news affiliate, four cyclists were critically injured after a crash between the cyclists and a motor vehicle on a busy…
Jason Dollard may be the newest member of the Schwed team, but he certainly is not a newcomer to personal injury. For almost 15 years, Jason has focused on personal injury litigation, representing those who have been victimized by the negligence of others in cases that range from automobile accidents and premises liability to medical…
Drowsy driving is an underappreciated danger on today’s roads. A recent accident in Polk County in central Florida serves as a wake-up call for those of us who may not get enough sleep and then climb behind the wheel. Driving drowsy is a dangerous practice and can be fatal or cause serious injuries to both…
A man was recently killed on the Florida Turnpike after pulling his vehicle to the side of the road into an emergency lane, according to a report from Orlando’s ABC 9 WFTV News. After pulling over his car to the side of the road, the driver, a 58-year-old male, was attempting to exit his vehicle…
A SunRail commuter train in Winter Park outside of Orlando recently hit a bicyclist, injuring him in the process. According to an Orlando Sentinel article regarding the incident, the bicyclist, who was reported to be male and in his 60’s, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment for his injuries. None of the passengers…
Olympic swimmer and Florida resident Ryan Lochte recently added yet another sad chapter to his long history of alcohol-fueled misbehavior after becoming involved in a motor vehicle accident in Gainesville in which he rear-ended another vehicle less than 24 hours after attempting to break into his own hotel room at 3:00 a.m. in Orange County,…
In an occurrence that can only be described as a tremendous tragedy, a ten-month-old baby was recently bitten in the head by a dog in Deerfield Beach and had to be airlifted to a local hospital for treatment for his injuries. According to an article from Local 10 news, the child thankfully was in stable…
A recent accident near Tallahassee involved several children who were not wearing proper child safety and were severely injured as a result. According to a report from Tallahassee’s WCTV news, six people were injured in the crash on Interstate 10, including the two children. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon when a…
