Monthly Archives: December 2020
The Five Kinds of Driving Impairment
Human error accounts for over 90 percent of the vehicle collisions in Florida. Sometimes, that error involves an operational mistake, such as speeding or making an illegal turn. Frequently, the error involves driver behavior. In fact, many drivers know they are impaired before they get behind the wheel, yet they choose to drive anyway…. Read More »
High-Speed Police Chase Injures Two
A multiagency pursuit ended when a teenager struck and nearly killed a 67-year-old man from Davenport. Officers investigating a string of vehicle burglaries ordered a white Honda SUV to pull over on East Melburne Boulevard. Rather than comply, the suspect fled onto Interstate 4, with numerous officers in pursuit. The chase ended on Highway… Read More »
The Fatal Four Construction Accidents
As is so often the case, the environment sets the stage for workplace accidents in the Sunshine State. Florida’s construction industry is quite competitive. A few dollars could be the difference between winning a contract and watching another company complete a project. Many bosses try to trim costs by cutting corners when it comes… Read More »
Runaway Tow Truck Kills Teenager
A 15-year-old Spring Hill girl is dead after a tow truck backed out of a driveway and nearly crushed the vehicle it struck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Mazda Miata was eastbound on County Line Road near the Hernando County – Pasco County line when a tow truck suddenly backed out of… Read More »
When Animals Attack Children in Florida
Since 2003, the average dog bite settlement has increased 134 percent. Most of that increase is attributable to a better understanding of the nature of dog bite injuries, as outlined below. While substantial compensation is available in these claims, insurance companies do not simply give this money away. In fact, their lawyers fight hard… Read More »
Drunk Driver Kills Tampa Woman
A woman is dead, and a man is in jail, following an alcohol-related wreck on MLK Boulevard. The wreck occurred on Martin Luther King near the Interstate 75 interchange. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 21-year-old driver was intoxicated and speeding when he smacked into a pickup truck which was making a legal… Read More »