Category Archives: Personal Injury
Lives In Peril Due To Drinking And Driving
Unfortunately, sometimes the alcohol leads to events everyone wishes they could forget. When those events include tragedies on California roads, the fallout can be heart wrenching. Grieving Long Term In the past decade, over 1,500 people have died in crashes involving alcohol in Maryland. Throughout the year, someone dies at the hand of a… Read More »
Tesla’s Fiery Crashes
When a sedan smashed into a van in a Martin County intersection, no one could’ve imagined the final outcome. The sedan was a Tesla, and it exploded into flames, killing the four occupants in the most awful way. Did being in a Tesla make the difference here? Design Flaws? Tesla seems to have a… Read More »
Injuries Following Crazy Path Of Collisions
A drunken rampage in a motorized vehicle: what could be more dangerous? FHP troopers report that when an alcohol-impaired driver crashed into a vehicle on State Road 200 the day before Thanksgiving, that was not the end of the story—not by a long shot. A Dangerous Journey After the first collision, the 23-year-old driver,… Read More »
How Safe Is That Baby Sling?
What is more joyous than welcoming a new baby into the family? The most precious of all faces, your baby’s angelic smile warms you through and through. You would never do anything to put your infant in danger, so when baby slings emerged as a hands-free way to carry your little one around, it… Read More »
Baby Products That May Lead To Injury Or Death
Every parent can agree: nothing is more devastating than watching your child suffer. Protecting our kids is job one, but even the most responsible parent cannot alleviate the possibility of injuries here and there. But what recourse do parents have when poorly designed products that are marketed for their children lead to unnecessary and… Read More »
The Tragedy Of Wrong Way Driving
Wrong way driving (WWD) incidents seem to be happening more and more these days. The sad truth of the matter is, these kinds of accidents nearly always result in tragedy. Here in Florida, the devastation impacts people of all ages, races, genders, and lifestyles. Just a handful of recent Florida fatalities resulting from wrong-way… Read More »
Medical Malpractice In Florida
$7.6 million. That’s what a mistake cost Sacred Heart Hospital and one of its doctors. Without doubt, the retired firefighter whose lower leg was amputated due to the medical error would prefer to have his leg back—but that’s not an option. As with so many malpractice lawsuits, the financial windfall is meager compensation for… Read More »
When A Police Chase Impacts Innocent Bystanders
When Shannon Moses was struck by a speeding vehicle, her car gyrated and spun, ultimately smashing into a pole made of concrete that supported a number of high voltage power lines. As smoke entered the passenger compartment of her vehicle, she screamed in terror, frightened that he car would go up in flames. Fortunately,… Read More »
Impacts Of Stress On Driving
Where is the most stressful driving in the country? If you’ve driven in the Orlando-Kissimmee Metro area, you won’t be surprised to learn that I-4, the Florida Turnpike or the 417, 582, 429, or the Expressway Authority’s many expressways cause more stress—and associated road rage—than other highways in America. Motorists complain that the lanes… Read More »
How Safe Are Scooters & Mopeds In Florida?
When a 35-year old man mounted his motor scooter one March around 3:00 a.m., he surely had no idea it would be a life-changing ride. But when he was struck by a Toyota Camry, he was thrown from the scooter and taken to the hospital in critical condition. All indications are that the Camry… Read More »
