Posted: 06-07-2014
Florida man arrested for trucking accident in another state
Police in Topton, Pennsylvania, say a Daytona Beach, Florida, man left his tractor-trailer unattended on some railroad tracks just moments before it was hit by a freight train. Police arrested the 65-year-old truck driver and charged him with risking and causing a catastrophe, criminal mischief and recklessly endangering another person. It is unclear exactly whether […]
Posted: 06-05-2014
Florida brain injury victim tells his story
Accidents that result in brain injuries for victims can have catastrophic and life-changing repercussions. One man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a Florida accident that happened in 2007 is using his story to give inspiration and hope to fellow victims and to warn drivers about the serious consequences of poor choices. The man, […]
Posted: 06-01-2014
Widow files lawsuit after unsafe premises cause officer’s death
When the president comes to visit your hometown, it can be an exciting event. However, the excitement can lead to excess traffic and a lack of safety. A police officer who was in charge of keeping President Obama safe during a Florida motorcade in 2012 was killed after he was trying to stop a vehicle […]
Posted: 05-30-2014
Florida suit claims car owner was responsible for crash
Car accidents can be caused by a variety of different factors, including inattentive and drunk drivers, excessive speeds or driving and texting. Sometimes, as shown in the following case, it may be a combination. A civil suit has been filed regarding an accident that occurred nearly a year ago on Aug. 10, 2013. While no […]
Posted: 05-25-2014
Miami Man Ticketed in Trucking Accident Involving Honeybees
A May 20 accident in Newark, Delaware, snarled traffic for more than 12 hours after a tractor-trailer hauling honeybees overturned near a highway ramp. Delaware law enforcement say a 55-year-old Miami man is responsible for not properly securing his tractor-trailer cargo load from shifting unsafely while in transit.
Posted: 05-23-2014
Emergency rooms see increase in number of brain trauma patients
Car, truck and motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic, and trauma to the brain can be a life-changing event for those who are injured. Proper recognition and medical treatment is crucial to a person’s chance of recovery, and a new study shows that awareness of the severity of head injuries may be increasing in Florida and […]
Posted: 05-17-2014
3 cars involved in auto accident after police pursuit
Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies say that a pursuit on May 9 ended with four people going to the hospital. It reportedly all began after a man made an illegal u-turn. According to an arrest report, it was almost midnight when deputies attempted to make a traffic stop after watching a white Cadillac make a […]
Posted: 05-14-2014
Driver in fatal daycare car accident now faces drug charges
Readers of this blog will likely recall the tragic Orlando, Florida, accident that claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl at a daycare center. The driver who allegedly caused the accident smashed his motor vehicle into the side of a daycare center. The impact of the car accident resulted in the death of the girl.
Posted: 05-09-2014
Fight between drag queens highlights inadequate security
It sounds like something you might hear on a tabloid news show but according to Wilton Manors, Florida, police records, two men got into a fight during an outdoor Halloween costume party which left one man facing a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Documents show that in 2012 the defendant showed […]
Posted: 05-07-2014
Out of control dump truck accident kills 1 in Florida
An out of control dump truck resulted in a fatal Interstate 4 accident on a recent Monday morning. According to Florida troopers, the dump truck accident occurred after the truck plowed through a guardrail along the interstate after one of its front tires separated. The truck crossed into opposing traffic and hit three other vehicles. […]