A conviction in Fort Lauderdale serves as a reminder that a person can be charged in criminal court and sued in civil court for the exact same incident. The most famous example of this was O.J. Simpson who was found not guilty in criminal court for the murder of two people, and was found liable in civil court for the deaths of the same two people. Recently it was made public that a Florida teenager
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Family of woman who died in Hialeah crash donating organs
Some individuals awaiting transplants of various organs may soon receive the news they have been waiting for. This good news is the result of bad news for another family. A 21-year-old woman who was involved in a Miami area accident late last week has been declared brain dead. The crash that left the young woman in this state involved a Hialeah Police Officer. The collision occurred at the intersection of East 49 Street and 9th
Continue readingFailure to yield: Truck crashes into Florida ambulance
When an ambulance turns on the siren, they’re usually speeding off to the rescue of a person in need. When drivers fail to yield to their lights, however, it’s the paramedics who need rescue. This scenario played out in Lee County this week as a car accident involving an ambulance sent three people to the hospital. The accident took place at an intersection in Estero, when an ambulance entered an intersection on its way to
Continue readingContestant collapses and dies after winning bug eating contest
To some, the prospect of winning a contest brings out their competitive nature. While at the end of most contests, clear winners and losers, are established, in most cases death is not a part of the equation for individuals in either of those groups. Sadly, it was for a man who took part in a bug eating contest this past month. The contest took place in conjunction with the giveaway of a snake and was
Continue readingNorth Miami ATV accident claims a life
An ATV rider was killed in a car accident in North Miami. Witnesses stated that the ATV was speeding when it crashed into a minivan. The fatal car crash happened on 6th Avenue, at the entrance to a Walgreens near the corner of northeast 149th Street. One eyewitness said that it appeared that the ATV rider tried to hit his brakes, but it was too late. The ATV hit the minivan near the passenger door.
Continue readingMiami nightclubs expected to provide safe venue
When residents of Miami head out for an evening of music and fun there is an expectation that they will be afforded a certain level of safety. The locations where these events occur employ security officers to ensure that no one is hurt during the event. When security at a venue fails to keep its patrons safe, a premises liability lawsuit may be viable. Last spring a concert by rapper Jim Jones abruptly came to
Continue readingDid woman’s dog cause fatal car accident?
Distracted driving accidents are often related to cellphone use and texting while driving. The suspected cause for a recent car accident may encourage some Florida drivers to change their habits or be more watchful on the road. A woman was driving with her Chihuahua on her lap when she collided head-on with another vehicle driven by a mother whose daughter was also in the car. Both the woman with the dog on her lap and
Continue readingMiami man dies in motorcycle accident
Motorcycles are the transportation choice for many throughout Southern Florida. The temperate climate makes it possible for motorcyclists to enjoy their bikes year-round. Unfortunately, they, like other motor vehicles, can be involved in injury producing accidents. A motorcycle accident is to blame for the death of a man from Miami last month. The 55-year-old man was riding in Hollywood shortly before 6:00 a.m. when the crash occurred. The accident report completed regarding the matter indicated
Continue readingParent diligence can avoid children’s concussions
With the heightened concern regarding concussions and their long-term effects, a national concussion expert restated the neurological concerns about such a potentially dangerous brain injury. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that visits to emergency rooms have increased around 60 percent for children and teenagers since the recent focus by the NFL and the NHL regarding concussions.
Continue readingTrampolines are great fun-and dangerous to users
Pediatricians are becoming more concerned with the hazards generated by the combination of trampolines and children. In the September 24 issue of Pediatrics, these doctors repeat their previous cautions to parents regarding the dangers of home trampoline use. The inherent qualities that make a trampoline great fun are often the triggers of injuries in children. The new report, the subject of the journal article, recommends that pediatricians only encourage trampoline use when part of a
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