Tag Archives: Port St. Lucie Car Accident Lawyer
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 »
Seriously Injured FHP Trooper Finally Returns To Work
Nearly a year after he was hit by a drunk driver as he stood on the shoulder of the Florida Turnpike, Trooper Mac Mickens is back on duty. The 30-year veteran was issuing a speeding ticket to another vehicle when a 26-year-old man driving an SUV first hit Trooper Mickens, knocking him to the… Read More »
Hit-And-Run Driver Doesn’t Run Far
Police apprehended a woman who allegedly smashed into a car in an intersection after she tried to ram a patrol car. As officers responded to a disturbance call in Port St. Lucie, a 41-year-old woman, who was involved, knocked a man to the ground, got into a Kia, and left the area. As she… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Alcohol-Related Crashes
Despite a decades-long crackdown against “drunk drivers,” more than four million motorists in America admit that they drive when they are seriously impaired. Because these numbers are essentially-self-reported, the actual figure is probably much higher. When DUI cases are prosecuted in criminal court, the prosecutors must prove that the defendants were intoxicated, by a… Read More »
The Ultimate Distracted Driving Incident?
A vehicle exploded into a fireball after a 55-year-old man’s cellphone apparently caught fire during charging. The incident occurred on the Crosstown Parkway. According to witnesses, the man heard a loud “pop” a moment before his Samsung Galaxy 7 burst into flame; the fire quickly spread and soon engulfed the entire vehicle. There was… Read More »
Church Van And BMW Collide Near Port St. Lucie
Authorities are still investigating a serious vehicle crash in Delray Beach that killed one person and injured at least twelve others. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Lake Ida and Davis Roads. A BMW, which was apparently turning left from Davis onto Lake Ida, collided with a church van that was carrying eleven… Read More »
Teenage Driving and Fatal Car Accidents
Obtaining a driver’s license is one of the happiest moments in a teenager’s life. It is an important milestone, giving teenagers feelings of independence and freedom. However, the ability to transport oneself from place to place without adult supervision is a privilege that must be taken seriously. For many Americans, driving a motor vehicle… Read More »
Medical Emergencies and Automobile Accidents
Many times, car accidents are the result of negligence. Negligence stemming from an auto accident is often the result of human error and may be caused by distracted driving, speed, unsafe driving during hazardous weather conditions, or intoxication that results from abusing a legal or illegal substance. From time to time, an accident occurs… Read More »