Monthly Archives: September 2023
Truck driver fatally hits cyclist in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – A cyclist’s life was claimed after he was hit by a truck driver at the Bayshore Road and Ixora Drive junction Monday afternoon. The cyclist — an unidentified 73-year-old man — was pronounced dead at the scene, according to NBC-2. It is not exactly clear if the cyclist will… Read More »
Pedestrian seriously hurt in crash with car in Tarpon Springs
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a silver Chevy Impala on the 39016 block of U.S. Highway 19 North Saturday. The crash was reported before 3:45 a.m., according to ABC Action News. The passenger side of the Impala struck 42-year-old Issam Hatimi of New Port Richey…. Read More »
What To Expect at a Car Accident Scene
While your chances of being involved in a car accident depend on several factors, research suggests that for every one thousand miles you drive, your odds of being involved in a collision are 1 in 366. In the U.S., car accidents injure two million people and kill over 32,000 people annually. This is according… Read More »
Troopers called to crash in Orlando’s Pine Castle district
ORLANDO, FL – Florida Highway Patrol was called to a crash at the West Lancaster Road and Sandy Oaks Lane junction in the Pine Castle district Friday evening. Troopers have not revealed what brought on this crash, listed the number of vehicles and occupants involved in this collision, or said if anyone was injured. … Read More »
Deputies summoned to crash near Jackson Int. Airport
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Jacksonville Deputies were made aware of a crash near the Jackson International Airport on the 400 block of Pecan Park Road Friday. This collision occurred off Interstate 95. Officials had arrived at the scene around 2:45 p.m. Officials have not revealed the exact cause of this collision, said if anyone was… Read More »
Tri-Rail train fatally hits pedestrian in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, FL – A pedestrian’s life was claimed after getting struck by a Tri-Rail train along Pembroke Road Friday. WSVN said that the exact details of how this collision unfolded remain a mystery. Our newsroom will be sure to provide updates as more details come to light. At The Pendas Law Firm, our pedestrian… Read More »
Food truck fire reported on SR-82 in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – Fort Myers fire crews were dispatched to a food truck fire on SR-82 East before 7:30 a.m. Friday. NBC-2 said that firefighters removed the propane tanks from the truck. It is not immediately clear if the fire was caused by a collision or mechanical issues or if injuries were sustained…. Read More »
Semi-truck collides with light pole in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a semi-truck drove east on Floribraska Avenue and turned onto North Nebraska Avenue, and hit a light pole before 7 a.m. Friday. WFLA revealed that the driver did not stop for traffic. Officials blocked off the junction so crews could concentrate on removing the pole. It is not… Read More »
Your Rights as a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor in Florida
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when you suffer a blow or jolt to the head. A TBI can also occur if an object goes through the brain tissue. You can suffer a traumatic brain injury in many ways, including auto, motorcycle, workplace, sports, and slip and fall accidents. A traumatic brain injury can… Read More »
Crash blocks at least one lane on West Oak Ridge Rd., Winegard Rd.
ORLANDO, FL – At least one lane is blocked at the West Oak Ridge Road and Winegard Road intersection after a collision around 4 p.m. Thursday. Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene nearly an hour later and have not indicated the contributing factors of this collision, said if injuries were sustained, or listed… Read More »
