As a passenger involved in a car accident, you have as much right as the driver to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. It is important to understand these rights so that you are adequately compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses. No Fault Insurance Florida is one of a […]
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“Safe Phone Zones” introduced by the Florida Department of Transportation
Doug / 06-02-2015 / Auto Accidents
In a public-private partnership with GEICO, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) unveiled a new campaign to help curb the problem of distracted driving on Florida’s roadways. Sixty four different “Safe Phone Zones” were designated on various roadways throughout Florida. A map of all of the “Safe Phone Zones” throughout Florida can be found online […]
Affirmative Defenses: Pointing the Finger Back at the Plaintiff
Doug / 10-01-2014 / Auto Accidents
Immediately following an accident victims are often faced with the need for medical care, expenses incurred as a result of medical care, wage loss, and injuries that can be long lasting or permanent. Regardless of the accident or incident which caused the injuries, often the Plaintiff is stuck with expenses and required to live with […]
Orlando: Most Dangerous City for Pedestrians
Doug / 05-20-2014 / Auto Accidents
The National Complete Streets Coalition released its latest report on Tuesday naming Orlando as the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians. Tampa, Jacksonville, and South Florida follow right behind, with Memphis closing out the Top 5. This map shows the number of fatalities due to vehicle/pedestrian accidents within Central Florida from 2003-2012. The Orlando-Kissimmee area […]
Faulty Railroad Crossing Arms in Central Florida May Create Danger
Doug / 03-27-2014 / Auto Accidents
The SunRail trains are warming up and getting ready for their May debut across Central Florida, but faulty railroad crossing arms may lead to more injuries. So far, SunRail trains cross streets at 127 different locations, each one being another point for a dangerous collision. WESH investigated these crossing and uncovered that the SunRail crossings […]
City of Sacramento Held Liable for Brain Injury, Jury Awards $6 Million to Plaintiff
Doug / 05-05-2011 / Personal Injury
According to the San Francisco Gate, A Sacramento jury has returned a verdict against the City of Sacramento in a lawsuit alleging traumatic brain injury and other severe injuries. Cathy Liu was beginning her residency at UC Davis when she went out on a morning jog and was hit by a car. Liu was a […]
Cargo Transporters Sued Over Fatal Truck Accident
Doug / 04-12-2011 / Truck Accident
According to Digital Journal, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Cargo Transporters, Inc. and its driver. According to the complaint, King W. Mungai suffered injuries when his Toyota Corolla collided with a tractor trailer on Route 301. The College of Southern Maryland student died as a result of his injuries, despite being treated […]
Walt Disney World Monorail Crash Lawsuit Dismissed
Doug / 04-01-2011 / Theme park accidents
According to MSNBC, a lawsuit against Walt Disney World following a deadly monorail crash in July 2009 has been dismissed. The Disney monorail backed into the front of the train driven by Austin Wuennenberg, 21, killing the young man. Christine Wuennenberg, Austin’s mother, filed a lawsuit against Disney in January 2010, claiming the monorail’s manager […]
Florida Injury Victim Claims Ex-Paramedic Took His Foot
Doug / 03-22-2011 / Personal Injury
According to the TCPALM of Florida, a former paramedic who left a Florida accident scene with a grisly souvenir is facing a personal injury lawsuit. Cynthia “Cindy” Economou was a paramedic on the scene on an I-95 vehicle crash that seriously injured Karl Lambert. Lambert was taken to a nearby hospital, and Economou found herself taking […]
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