Category Archives: Car Accident
Six Things You Should Never Do After a Car Accident
After a car accident, it is important to take several steps to protect any future claim you may file. While certain steps are essential, there are also some actions that are just as crucial to avoid. Below are six things you should never do after a car accident. Leave the Scene Under Florida law,… Read More »
The Five Most Common Distractions Behind the Wheel
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous things a motorist can do behind the wheel. When most people think of driving while distracted, they often envision a driver that is using a handheld electronic device. Unfortunately, this is just one type of distraction. There are many other distractions drivers face when they are… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Car Accident Claim?
The weeks and months following a car accident are very stressful, particularly if you have sustained serious injuries. Filing a claim with the insurance company or a lawsuit against the negligent party may not be your priority at this time. However, it is important to know you only have a certain amount of time… Read More »
How Daylight Savings Contributes to More Car Accidents
Daylight savings time has become a hotly debated topic. Many people feel as though it is an outdated ritual and would like to see it abolished. However, Florida plans to keep daylight savings time, at least for the time being. As such, it is important that people know how to adjust to it. A… Read More »
When Should I Speak to a Lawyer After an Auto Accident?
Many people do not think they need a lawyer after an auto accident, while others think that they should always speak to an attorney after a crash. Truthfully, while many auto accident cases greatly benefit from the help of a lawyer, others simply do not require one. So, if you have been in a… Read More »
Infant Dead Following Reckless High-Speed Police Chase
Lakeland Police Department officers apprehended an auto theft suspect after he smashed head-on into an Altima with a 10-month-old baby in the backseat. The pursuit began on Martin Luther King Boulevard, when an officer tried to pull over an allegedly stolen Infiniti. Rather than submit to police authority, the 21-year-old suspect accelerated away. As… Read More »
Box Truck Accident Seriously Injures Two People
An out of control box truck smacked into a Mazda at the intersection of Port St. Lucie and Morningside. First responders used the Jaws of Life to extricate two crash victims from the mangled Mazda. They were later airlifted to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Investigators believe the box truck made an illegal turn,… Read More »
Fatal Wreck Involving Children in Okeechobee
A speeding pickup truck clipped a passenger car, causing the vehicle to overturn. One person was killed and three others were seriously injured. Few details were available about the wreck which occurred near Mile Marker 117 on Highway 70. The driver of the passenger car was killed almost instantly when the car flipped. Three… Read More »
Dual Fatal Crash in Martin County on Interstate 95
Two people died and several others were seriously injured when a driver lost control of his pickup truck on a rural stretch of I-95. The two individuals were passengers in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. For unknown reasons, the driver “failed to maintain control” of his vehicle, according to the report. The truck tipped over… Read More »
Car Wreck in Fort Pierce Kills Two People
A driver and a passenger are dead, and another passenger is seriously injured, following a loss-of-control crash in St. Lucie County. Few details were available about the crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver left the road and careened into “multiple trees” and a wooden utility pole. The driver and front seat passenger… Read More »
