Category Archives: Auto Accidents
I-95 Crashes Outside Of Jacksonville Leaves One Dead, Others Sent To Area Hospital
The Florida Highway Patrol and St. Augustine police report a series of crashes on I-95 between Jacksonville and St. Augustine that killed one and sent others to the hospital with serious injuries. Three separate accidents in a five-hour period left the interstate a scene of death and destruction, sending auto accident victims to hospitals… Read More »
Prosecutors Refrain From Charging 75 Year-old Who Caused Seven Car Pile Up, Killing Two
The Brevard-Seminole State Lawyer’s Office recently announced they would refrain from charging a 75-year old woman who caused a seven car pile up, killing two. The horrific crash killed a man and his infant child, the driver was left in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families…. Read More »
West Palm Beach Man Killed in Car Crash on Turnpike
Recently, a West Palm Beach man was killed in a car crash on the Florida Turnpike. The 60 year-old man driving near Fort Pierce struck the back of a tow truck attempting to make a U turn between the north and south lanes. Victim was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Hopes To Enact New Safety Measures
The city of Fort Lauderdale is home to many attractions including scenic beaches, boating canals, art galleries, and many other sites. Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale is also ranks second in fatal pedestrian accidents per capita in the U.S. As a result, Fort Lauderdale hopes to enact new safety measures to curb pedestrian and auto fatalities…. Read More »
Jacksonville Man Who Lost Family In Buckman Bridge Crash Files $10 Million Lawsuit
A Navy corpsman who lost his wife and three children in a fiery automobile crash with an 18 wheeler last March recently filed a $10 million lawsuit against the driver, GM, and the shop which serviced the family’s SUV. The plaintiff’s lawyer hopes the lawsuit will serve as justice for the family and a… Read More »
Florida is Considered the Worst State to Get in a Car Accident says Study
A study released January by WalletHub.com, names Florida the worst state in the nation to get in a car accident, at least where your wallet is concerned. Because of high percentages of uninsured drivers and minimal insurance requirements, a car wreck in Florida, even if it is not your fault, can cost you more… Read More »
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Wreck in Seminole County Results in Loss of Life
One mistake, one misstep and lives can be altered forever. That is the unfortunate lesson from a tragic car accident that occurred at the intersection of State Road 436 and State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Reports indicate that a vehicle operated by an elderly woman wound up rear-ending another vehicle causing a… Read More »
Tragic Accident in North Miami Leaves Teeanger Dead, Others Hurt
As reported by Local 10 News, a recent accident left one teenager dead and two others hurt. The three students who attend North Miami Senior High School were struck by a vehicle at an intersection near the school. The accident has left questions regarding the safety of student pedestrians in this area. This tragedy… Read More »
Alcohol-Related Accidents
A large majority of the injuries that occur on Florida roadways are a result of accidents caused by the momentarily negligent operation of a vehicle. Other times, injuries are the result of the reckless behavior of impaired drivers. When a driver abuses alcohol and gets behind the wheel of a car the results can… Read More »
The At-Fault Driver In An Accident Is Responsible For Much More Than A Victim’s Initial Injuries
Florida drivers know that getting into a vehicle and traveling on a Florida highway can sometimes be risky business. According to statistics released by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, there are over 200,000 traffic accidents in the Sunshine State each year. In 2009 alone, there were over 338,000 driver-involved crashes that led to… Read More »
