Authorities in Plantation have launched an extensive investigation into the death of a 31-year-old Davie man who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The man was driving when he crashed at an intersection of South Pine Island Road. For unknown reasons, the truck veered off the road and…
Recently, a fifth-grade teacher was killed at an Ohio amusement park after he entered a restricted area to retrieve his cell phone, which had fallen from his pocket while riding a roller coaster. In the wake of the accident, many were sharply critical of the victim, saying he should not…
In any car accident case, an experienced injury lawyer must carefully review the facts and identify all possible defendants. These will include not only the alleged at-fault driver and his insurance company, but also: –The owner of the vehicle (if different from the driver) and his insurer; –The bar or…
The ride-sharing service Uber has been under a barrage of fire lately for everything from the way it pays its workers to questions of whether it wrongly advertises safety claims to issues of liability for crashes. But there is apparently one bit of good news to emerge recently. A study…
The slip-and-fall injury case of Sorrels v. NCL dealt with the issue of coefficient of friction. This is a determination of how slippery a given surface is, and it can be an important point to make when asserting that a certain surface, as manufactured, was too slippery for its intended…
Motorcycling was just one of the many things original plaintiff in State Farm v. Earl used to love. He also greatly enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing in a local men’s basketball league and playing with his grandchildren. He also co-owned a small construction business, offering custom excavating and sewer services. But…
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed a report following a fatal tractor-trailer crash in June that happened in Tennessee, but could just as easily have happened in Florida. The driver was contracted to transport a refrigerated trailer from Kentucky to Florida and back along I-75. After a series of…
The majority of car accident lawsuits are settled outside of court, prior to the trial phase. However, the personal injury lawyer you choose to handle your case should have ample trial experience. Some cases are best resolved at that level, and trial procedures are complex and fast-paced. Although the actual…
For years, it seemed as if the officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration were asleep at the wheel. The agency was slammed by members of Congress during hearings on Capitol Hill in which lawmakers criticized the failure to take swift, aggressive action over both the General Motors ignition…
Distraction is a problem for all drivers. Whether it’s a vibrating cell phone or children in the back seat – there is constant competition for our attention at all times, even behind the wheel. But a recent news investigation reveals South Florida emergency responders may have an even higher rate…