Tag Archives: Port Saint Lucie Car Accident Attorneys
Three Hidden Defenses In Port St. Lucie DUI Cases
More often than not, intoxication is basically the only issue in a driving under the influence case. Prosecutors must establish intoxication beyond a reasonable doubt. They either use circumstantial evidence from the field sobriety tests or direct evidence from chemical tests to meet this burden. However, to obtain convictions under the DUI law, prosecutors… Read More »
Fatal Head-On Wreck In Fort Pierce
Authorities are still trying to figure out what caused a loss-of-control crash which killed a driver on Highway 1. The wreck occurred in the 5400 block of Highway 1. According to police and witnesses, the driver of a southbound Chevrolet pickup lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the northbound lanes. The pickup… Read More »
The Top Four Car Crash Causes In Port St. Lucie
Human error is responsible for over 90 percent of the car crashes in Florida. While it’s true that almost all car crashes are unintentional, all individuals must face the consequences of their mistakes. In this context, those consequences include legal liability. It’s important to develop a theory of the case that resonates with the… Read More »
Fireball Collision In Port St. Lucie
Three people were seriously injured when a pickup driver, who may have had a medical episode, rear-ended a van, and the vehicles caught fire. Moments before the flames erupted out of control, several bystanders pulled the injured parties from the wreckage, and according to Port St. Lucie Police spokesperson, the injuries “could have been… Read More »
Fatal Crash In St. Lucie County
A 64-year-old Okeechobee man died after a multi-vehicle crash that also seriously injured several other individuals. The wreck occurred near the intersection of Okeechobee and Shinn Roads. According to investigators, the 64-year-old man was eastbound on Okeechobee in a Toyota Tundra when he attempted to make a left turn onto Shinn. At that same… Read More »
One Killed, Two Hurt In Roadside Crash
A quest for free coconuts ended very badly after a tortfeasor (negligent driver) ran over three pedestrians and also collided with another vehicle. A landscape contractor, who sometimes also leaves free firewood and other materials on the roadside, left about 200 coconuts on the shoulder of Gadsan Avenue in Port St. Lucie. A 69-year-old… Read More »
Lawmaker Aims To Strengthen Texting Ban
After her hometown of Boca Raton became the first city in the state to support texting while driving as a primary offense, State Representative Emily Slosberg is on a mission to make the change part of state law. Her goal is for all 67 counties to pass similar resolutions before the State Legislature reconvenes… Read More »
Two Port St. Lucie Residents Fatally Injured In Georgia Crash
An impaired driver ran off Interstate 75 in Bartow County, killing two passengers onboard. The two people were pronounced dead at a local hospital after the driver, a 58-year-old man, veered out of his lane and off the road. The Dodge Caravan then barrelled through several trees before rolling over onto its side. The… Read More »
Fatal Fireball Crash In Highway Rest Area
One person is dead following a predawn crash at a rest stop on southbound Interstate 95. The wreck occurred near Mile Marker 132, not far from the Orange Avenue exit. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a motorist entered the rest area parking lot shortly before 5 a.m. and then somehow lost control of… Read More »
Construction Vehicle Kills Worker In Construction Zone
A northbound cement truck struck a construction worker in Indian River County, causing fatal injuries. According to witnesses and the Florida Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred on Interstate 95 near the Fellsmere exit. A 46-year-old worker was apparently crossing the exit ramp to move a construction sign when the truck hit him. First responders… Read More »