The streets of Central Florida are not a safe place for pedestrians. More pedestrians are killed on Central Florida roads than anywhere else in the country, according to a recent study by Smart Growth America. This week, a deadly hit-and-run occurred involving a 17-year-old pedestrian who was walking outside the Fashion Square Mall in Orlando. […]
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7 Hidden Injuries to Look for Following a Car Crash
Michael Damaso / 07-09-2020 / Car Accident
Injuries resulting from a car accident do not always manifest right away. Oftentimes, your body is in such shock after being involved in an accident that you may not be aware of the injuries you sustained from the impact. These injuries can be physical ones that are internal, and psychological ones that effect a person’s […]
July the Deadliest Month for ATV Accidents and Injuries
Michael Damaso / 07-09-2020 / ATV Accidents
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a popular activity enjoyed by many Floridians. And while these recreational vehicles are promoted for their fun, off-roading adventures, a dark side exists when it comes to these powerful machines. The first being its name. ATV’s, also known as ‘all-terrain vehicles’ are not meant for every type of terrain. Causes of […]
Determining Liability for Central Florida E-Scooter Injuries
Michael Damaso / 07-02-2020 / E-Scooter Accidents
E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular on Orlando streets and sidewalks as more residents and those visiting the area are using them to get around town. Orlando’s ordinance allows each scooter company to send 200-400 scooters, with a total limit of 1,800 e-scooters in the city. Popular e-scooter companies such as Lime, offer access to their […]
Four Attorneys from Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A. Included in Florida Super Lawyers 2020
Michael Damaso / 06-19-2020 / Personal Injury
Four Attorneys from Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A. Included in Florida Super Lawyers 2020 Awarded Top Rated Personal Injury Attorneys in Orlando ORLANDO – Four attorneys from the law firm of Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso & Dennis, P.A. were recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. Council ‘Butch’ Wooten, Jr., Orman L. Kimbrough, […]
How the Coronavirus Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Michael Damaso / 03-24-2020 / Personal Injury
As Central Florida and the rest of the country adjusts to its ‘new normal,’ we would like to let you know that our staff and firm are fully operational during this time. We have had some inquiries about how the coronavirus might affect your personal injury case and we would like to share with you […]
Carnival Worker’s Injury Highlights the Lack of Regulation of Amusement Park Rides in Central Florida
Michael Damaso / 01-15-2020 / Theme park accidents
Visitors at Santa’s Winter Wonderland at the Waterford Lakes Town Center witnessed a frightening event last month after a 37-year-old man was pinned between a claw carnival ride. The injured man was a worker who fell from a ladder during a pre-operative check of the ride. He was freed before paramedics arrived and was transported […]
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Central Florida
Michael Damaso / 11-05-2019 / Auto Accidents
Central Florida’s interstates, roads and highways are some of the most dangerous in country. Approximately 395,000 car accidents happen on Florida roads every year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. I-4 has been named as the most dangerous interstate in the country, based on fatalities per mile. According to MetroPlan Orlando, the following intersections […]
Florida Supreme Court Approves Statutory Cap in Plancher v UCFAA
Doug / 05-28-2015 / Legal Opinion
Six years after the tragic passing of University of Central Florida (UCF) football player, Ereck Plancher, the Florida Supreme Court has issued a ruling that dramatically affects the jury verdict amount the Plancher family was awarded in the summer of 2011. The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the UCF Athletic Association, Inc. (“UCFAA”), a […]
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 […]
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