15
Sep
Hit and Run Incidents in Florida: Legislation Proposes Mandatory Accident Reports
In a surprising response to hit and run incidents in Florida, legislators have introduced a proposal for the upcoming legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jon Gruters of Sarasota, the proposed law would make it mandatory for auto repair shops to either request or comp...
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15
Sep
School Zone Accident in Clermont Tragically Claims Life of High School Student
A tragic incident occurred earlier this week in Clermont, Central Florida, as a 17-year-old high school student was struck and fatally injured by a 78-year-old school bus driver. As reported by Fox News, the fatal school zone accident occurred when the driver made a left-hand tur...
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15
Sep
Florida Train Accident: Tragedy in Plant City
A deadly train accident occurred in Plant City in central Florida near Tampa late last week, claiming six lives, including children, and leaving one other victim in critical condition. An SUV, approaching an intersection equipped with both a stop sign and a railroad crossing sign...
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15
Sep
Former NFL Star Mike Williams Dies Following Construction Site Accident
Mike Williams, a former star wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tragically lost his life due to an devastating construction site accident in Florida. Williams had been engaged in electrical work at a Tampa-area construction site when a steel beam struck him on the head...
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15
Sep
Electric Scooter Safety in Florida: What You Need to Know
According to an article from the New York Times, Paris recently became the first major city in the world to completely ban rented electric scooters from its streets after a referendum in which Parisians voted overwhelmingly to approve such a ban. 89 percent of those who voted wer...
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15
Sep
Tractor-Trailer Incident in Ocala: Rock-Form Sulfur Spill and the Dangers of Negligence
A recent incident in central Florida’s Ocala area involved a tractor-trailer transporting rock-form sulfur, a common ingredient in agricultural chemicals and fertilizers. This event unfolded with the tractor-trailer merging into a passenger vehicle, causing damage to an I-75 ramp...
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15
Sep
Motorcycle Accident in South Florida Tragically Claims Former NFL Player Alex Collins
Alex Collins, a former NFL player, tragically lost his life in a recent motorcycle accident in South Florida, in Lauderdale Lakes, located in Broward County. According to police investigators, the incident occurred late on a Sunday night when Collins’ motorcycle collided with the...
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15
Sep
Robo-Taxis in San Francisco: A Milestone for Autonomous Vehicles
Robo-Taxis: A Game-Changer for San Francisco In early August, San Francisco achieved a significant milestone, marking a notable victory for the autonomous vehicle industry. Following a decision by California regulators, it became the first city in the US to grant permis...
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15
Sep
Motocross Track Collision Tragically Claims Life of Eleven-Year-Old
An eleven-year-old was killed in a collision at a motocross track in Dade City outside of Tampa earlier this week. According to a report regarding the accident from the Miami Herald, the child was riding on his motorbike, went over a jump, lost control of the bike, crashed and th...
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15
Sep
Motorists and Bicyclists Must Adhere to Same Traffic Laws to Ensure Safety
As most bicyclists in the Sunshine State already know, Florida consistently ranks as one of the deadliest states in the country for bicyclists. According to 2022 data from the Florida Department of Highway and Motor Vehicle Safety, there were 213 fatalities in bicycle crashes in ...
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Sep
Should I take an Early Settlement on My Case at a Discount?
If you are a party to a personal injury case or claim, regardless of whether you are at the stage where a lawsuit has been filed or not, you will be approached at some point by the insurance company for the party whose negligence resulted in your injuries about an early settlemen...
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15
Sep
What If an Uninsured Motorist Hits Me?
You are driving on I-95 when you are rear-ended by another driver who is required under Florida law anytime a motor vehicle accident results in either property damage or personal injuries or death to pull his car to the side of the road. You also pull your car safely to the side ...
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