Intentional “Accidents” and Personal Injury Claims

A woman driver struck a man on I-4 just north of Hillsborough Avenue around 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25th, 2019, and police at the scene say that it looked like it was intentional. According to witnesses, a man exited his stopped pickup truck and walked across the interstate. After, the woman driver then crossed all three lanes and struck him and kept driving. Police apprehended her a short...Leer más

Can I still Sue if the Driver is Sent to Jail in Florida?

What happens when you lose a loved one in an auto accident by a drunk driver or they have been charged with manslaughter? Does this affect the options of those left behind? Can they still make a claim for wrongful death? Typically, in a wrongful death claim, the at-fault driver hasn’t committed a crime or is charged with a homicide. Those making the claim just have to prove that the driver was...Leer más

Passenger Killed in Road Racing Crash in Lakeland FL

The drivers of a Jeep and a motorcycle squared off at a stoplight both revving their engines. When the light turned green the vehicles took off, and after racing a few blocks, the Jeep lost control and hit a light pole. Ejected from the vehicle during an accident the passenger died of her injuries. However, they took the driver to a hospital in critical condition. The accident happened Sunday,...Leer más

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Pinellas Park

A motorcycle and a car crashed killing the motorcycle rider and seriously injuring the driver of the car. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the intersection of 62nd Ave. N and 25th Street in Pinellas Park. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the passenger car turned into the path of the motorcycle causing the collision. The motorcyclist...Leer más

Can I Move My Car After an Accident in Florida?

To begin with, many people wonder if the law allows them to move their cars after an accident. As well as moving the cars before the police arrive. In a typical case, two cars hit each other on the freeway causing light damage to both cars. But then instead of pulling over, just sit in the lane to wait for police to arrive. Common sense might tell them to move to avoid getting hit. Yet, many...Leer más

Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Crash

A fatal hit-and-run on Saturday, March 30, 2019, killed the rider after throwing them and their passenger off the bike and onto the pavement. Tragically, the operator of the motorcycle died from his wounds, and they took the passenger to a nearby hospital where she is recovering. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the car, a 2001 Hyundai, then fled the scene leaving the...Leer más