Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Motorcyclist Dies in Hit-and-Run Accident in Jacksonville
Losing someone you love is always a gut-wrenching, traumatic event. But losing someone in an unexpected, sudden accident caused by a negligent motorist exacerbates the feelings of both pain and anger. An example is found in the deadly accident that occurred on Phillips Highway south of Bowden Road in Jacksonville. A 35-year-old motorcyclist was… Read More »
Jury Awards Victims $247 Million in DePuy Hip Implant Trial
When a company puts a product on the open market, that product should be safe to use by consumers. That is the message sent by juries across the country to Johnson & Johnson, a manufacturer of the DePuy Hip Implant device. This was a popular metal-on-metal device used by thousands of patients in Jacksonville… Read More »
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident on Georgia Highway 32
When a motorcyclist is involved in a collision with another vehicle, especially a larger vehicle, the ramifications can be devastating for the person operating the motorcycle. Take, for example, the collision that occurred between a motorcyclist and a Glynn County Police Department squad car. The collision reportedly occurred on Georgia Highway 32 near East… Read More »
Fleming Island High School Student Hit and Killed by Train
Losing someone you love is a traumatic, heartbreaking event and that pain is made only worse when the victim is young with their whole lives ahead of them. A tragic example can be found in the deadly collision between an Amtrak train and a pedestrian near Woodland Drive in Jacksonville. The victim was discovered… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Semi Truck on Normandy Boulevard
When a tractor-trailer collides with another vehicle, the occupant of the other vehicle usually bears the brunt of the damage. This is especially true when the other vehicle is someone riding a motorcycle. The lack of protection available to most motorcyclists mean they are at greater risk of suffering serious injuries if they are… Read More »
What Happens if You are Attacked By a Vicious Dog?
There is no doubt that dogs are a beloved creature by many; they are “man’s best friend.” But, what happens when man’s best friend turns on you? Some dog breeds are vicious by nature and that viciousness is brought out further by the environment that the dog is raised in. If a dog bites… Read More »
Rear-End Car Accident Results in Loss of Life in Jacksonville
When people hear “rear end auto accident” they may assume that the motorists involved will be fine and the damage will be relegated to a fender-bender. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In some instances, a rear-end car accident can have tragic consequences. Take, for example, the collision that occurred on 1-95 and… Read More »
Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Young Mother in Jacksonville
Causing a car accident is bad. Fleeing the scene of that accident is even worse. It basically sends the message that the reckless driver docs not care if the other driver and/or passenger(s) were hurt in the collision. They only care about their well-being and flee in the hopes of escaping liability. An example… Read More »
Jury Awards $27.8 Million to Plaintiffs Harmed by Xarelto
When a corporation shows a complete indifference to the health and safety of the general public, they should be held accountable. That was the message sent by a jury to Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson. The jury ordered these corporate behemoths to pay $27.8 million to a married couple as a result of… Read More »
Multi-Vehicle Accident in North Jacksonville Results in Loss of Life
When a motorist disobeys traffic Jaws and signals, devastating consequences may follow. A prime example can be found in the heartbreaking accident that occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Busch Drive in North Jacksonville. Reports indicate that the driver of a 2007 Nissan Sentra was heading southbound on Main Street at a… Read More »
