A recent dirt bike accident in Sarasota involved an eight-year-old child colliding with a police officer. The child sustained serious injuries that required both hospitalization and emergency surgery. According to a WFLA report, the incident occurred at the intersection of 22nd Street and Maple Road. Police blocked off the area to investigate. Rescue transported the…
If you’ve never been involved in a personal injury claim, the term “pre-existing medical condition” may be unfamiliar. Understanding the difference between a new injury and an exacerbation of a pre-existing medical condition is essential in personal injury cases. This distinction can impact the outcome of your case. Often, the defense attorney and the insurer…
Florida personal injury cases often involve discussions about comparative negligence, especially concerning the seatbelt defense. This concept can significantly impact the outcome of a motor vehicle accident or any other injury case. Comparative negligence refers to the role the accident victim may have played in causing the accident or the degree to which their actions…
A tragic incident on Florida’s Turnpike serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of pedestrian highway safety. Florida law strictly prohibits pedestrians from crossing highways or freeways, regardless of the circumstances. Orlando’s WFTV reported that a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the Turnpike near the Turkey Lake rest…
According to CBS12, authorities recently closed all northbound lanes of I-95 in St. Lucie County. This closure was due to a hazardous materials crash involving a vehicle carrying dangerous substances. Traffic backed up for miles as crews cleaned the crash site. They safely disposed of the hazardous materials before reopening the highway. This incident highlights…
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released its annual report ranking states with the most dog bites involving postal carriers. Once again, dog bites in Florida have placed the state in the top ten. In 2023, there were over 5,800 incidents of dogs attacking mail carriers across the country. Florida, with 193 reported dog…
According to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, Florida’s capital recently experienced its eighth pedestrian fatality of the year. This tragic incident from last week highlights an extremely concerning trend of pedestrian fatalities across Florida. Statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles report 433 fatalities and 5,498 injuries from pedestrian…
A tragic golf cart accident in Fort Myers resulted in one fatality and two injuries one recent Saturday morning. The golf cart driver lost control of his golf cart and crashed into a propane truck. According to a report in the Miami Herald, the 44-year-old driver of the golf cart overcorrected after losing control. This…
You’re enjoying a night out with friends and family at a bar. Over the course of the evening, you have a few drinks but don’t feel intoxicated. As the night winds down, you head to your car in the bar’s parking lot. While walking, you trip over a large pothole you didn’t notice. The fall…
Congress is introducing new legislation to enhance pedestrian safety on U.S. roads. With the size and weight of vehicles significantly increasing over the past thirty years, the pedestrian fatality rate has skyrocketed. The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the The Pedestrian Protection Act. This bill mandates the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to…
