Category Archives: Car Accidents
Should You Settle Your Car Accident Claim, or Take it to Court?
If you were involved in a car accident in which you sustained multiple serious injuries, you may be intent on receiving just compensation for your damages right away. In order to do so, you may be tempted to settle with the other party before ever even filing a claim. However, is settlement the best… Read More »
When Lack of Road Construction Signs Leads to Injury and Automobile Destruction
Imagine driving along the interstate – a route you take every day – confident in your driving, your knowledge of the road, and the ability of the drivers surrounding you, when all of a sudden…your lane ends. Instead of the open third lane you are used to, you are met with a wall of… Read More »
Pittsburgh Mother Visiting Port Charlotte Killed While Pushing Infant In Stroller
A 35-year-old woman from Pittsburgh was recently killed in a tragic accident while pushing her infant son in a stroller along Appleton Boulevard in Port Charlotte. The accident took place shortly after 7 am when the victim and her child were struck from behind near an intersection near Bay State Drive, sending the two… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Hears State Farm Lawsuit Against UF Health Jacksonville Over PIP Claim Payouts
The Florida Supreme Court recently heard an appeal by State Farm in a lawsuit the auto insurer brought against UF Health Jacksonville over what it calls a lack of transparency with its medical billing. A state Circuit Court judge originally decided in favor of State Farm, ruling UF Health Jacksonville needed to turn over… Read More »
MMA Fighter Killed In Hit And Run Accident In Delray Beach
A 25-year-old North Dakota man who moved to Florida to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter was recently killed in a hit and run accident while standing on the corner of Federal Highway and Lindell Boulevard. Reports claim a silver sport model Range Rover ran over the victim… Read More »
Uber Sued Over Crash That Caused Brain Damage
A South Carolina couple hurt while riding in a Uber recently filed a lawsuit against the ride-share company alleging the wife’s severe brain injuries were caused due to negligence on the part of the driver and company. The lawsuit is just the latest in a series of claims brought against Uber as Miami-Dade lawmakers… Read More »
Two Hurt By Reckless Driver In Lee County
Recently, a catastrophic accident in Lee County sent three people to the hospital. Two were listed in serious condition and one in critical condition. The two vehicle crash occurred around 10 am at the intersection of SR 80 and South Olga Drive. The crash occurred when a 43-year-old driver attempted to make a left… Read More »
Pompano Beach Teen Killed In Rollover Crash On I-95
A recent car crash on I-95 near Copans Road in Pompano Beach left one 17-year old dead and two others seriously injured. None of the vehicle’s occupants were wearing seat belts when the vehicle flipped over late in the evening. The 17-year old driver lost control of his vehicle and skid into an embankment,… Read More »
Sixteen Injured In Two-vehicle Crash In West Palm Beach
Sixteen people were recently injured in an overnight accident on Okeechobee Boulevard near Congress Avenue, sending several to area hospitals with traumatic injuries. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported but some may have a long road to recovery ahead of them. The crash occurred around 1 am when a van carrying 14 passengers was cut… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Woman Awarded Over $300,000 In Judgement Against City
Recently, a Fort Lauderdale woman seriously injured in a 2010 crash involving a police cruiser received a $306,000 verdict in her favor. The Broward County jury hearing the case determined the officer involved in the crash, Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Daniel Gowans, to be 90 percent at fault in the accident. The case began… Read More »
