One of the least understood concepts in motor vehicle accident personal injury claims is the role of police reports. Many are surprised to find out they cannot be used to solely prove a case against another motorist. When a South Florida motor vehicle accident results in injury, the police are called and an accident report…
Slip and fall injuries occur much more frequently than people realize. The body twists or jerks into unnatural positions, resulting in serious injury. In the process, it tears muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues in the process. The injuries from slip and fall incidents can result in substantial medical expenses and other damages like lost…
Amidst the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, an unexpected and alarming trend emerged on the roads. Despite a significant decrease in traffic due to people staying home, a New York Times’ analysis reveals a substantial uptick in motor vehicle accidents during the pandemic. The conditions on the roads worsened, leading to a surge in…
Melbourne recently witnessed a distressing series of events, with two consecutive Brightline train accidents within just two days. The two accidents resulted in three fatalities altogether. The National Transportation Safety Board is taking action, dispatching a team to investigate why these incidents persist at the same intersection in Brevard County. According to a report from…
According to a recent report from WPTV, a 77-year-old driver in Gulfstream, Palm Beach County, crossed the center line and injured a group of cyclists in a perplexing accident. The incident unfolded around 6 a.m. on North Ocean Boulevard, right in front of the Gulf Stream Golf Club. When the elderly driver veered across the…
A tragic incident occurred in southwestern Miami-Dade County when a Southwest Ranches firefighter, driving while impaired, caused a fatal accident. This crash resulted in the death of an elderly woman, severe injuries to his own three-year-old daughter and three others. Two victims were hospitalized with injuries. His daughter was transported to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s pediatric…
Father of Two Killed in Motocross Accident in Orlando This past weekend, a tragic motocross fatality occurred at Orlando Motocross Park, claiming the life of Chris Bragg, a father of two and a prominent figure in Orlando’s motocross community. According to a report from Orlando’s local NBC affiliate, the incident unfolded when Bragg fell off…
The New York Times recently conducted a revealing investigation into the increasing number of nighttime pedestrian fatalities in the United States. Surprisingly, after decades of decline, pedestrian fatalities, especially those occurring in the dark, began to rise again in 2009. In 2021, 7300 American pedestrians lost their lives, with three-quarters of the fatalities happening at…
Mona Rodriguez, a professional soccer player for the Central Florida Crusaders indoor soccer team, is now nearing a full recovery after a motorcycle accident. Over four months ago a pickup truck collided with her motorcycle, inflicting catastrophic injuries. A truck hit Rodriguez while she was riding her motorcycle to the gym, according to a news…
In Ocala, an emergency vehicle accident involving an ambulance, a pickup truck, and a small bus carrying special needs students gained nationwide attention this week. A bus struck an ambulance responding to an emergency call (with lights and sirens blaring) in a Central Florida intersection. Subsequently, the pickup truck collided with the ambulance, causing it…
