Author Archives: Charlie Gillette
Young Woman Killed After Being Thrown Out of Moving Pickup Truck in Brunswick
A young woman reportedly fell off the outside of a moving pickup truck that was being driven down Reynolds Street by her boyfriend. The driver was later arrested and charged with obstruction of law enforcement and more criminal charges could be filed based on the outcome of an investigation, according to News4Jax.com. The young… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies in Fiery Wreck on Merrill Road in Jacksonville
In the blink of an eye, your future can be taken from you due to the reckless, irresponsible decisions of other drivers. A prime example is the tragic accident that took place on Merrill Road near Arlex Drive East in Jacksonville. Eyewitnesses indicate that a red sedan crashed into a motorcyclist who was traveling… Read More »
FedEx Tractor-Trailer Collides with SUV Causing Deadly Accident on I-95
A large portion of Interstate 95 north of Brunswick, Georgia had to be shut down after a southbound FedEx truck crashed through a dividing guardrail and hit an SUV, according to Jacksonville.com. The FedEx big rig was reportedly pulling two trailers when the second trailer overturned as the big rig approached the end of… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Jacksonville Crash
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a terrible crash that occurred near Roosevelt Boulevard and Wabash Avenue. Reports indicate that a vehicle was traveling southbound on Roosevelt Boulevard when it tried to turn left onto Wabash Avenue but wound up colliding with the motorcyclist, according to KRMG.com. The young motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the… Read More »
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Accident on I-295
In the blink of an eye, your life can get turned upside down. A prime example can be found in the pedestrian that suffered life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a speeding car that was exiting off I-295 and onto 103rd Street in Jacksonville, according to CBS 47. Police indicate that the driver of… Read More »
Injured in a Slip and Fall – What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one was seriously hurt on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability claim to pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses. Under Florida law, a slip and fall injury claim may be viable if your injury was the result of negligence by a… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Laws
The decision to admit an elderly loved one to a nursing home or long-term care facility can be fraught with stress and anxiety. You want the very best for your loved one, including quality medical treatment and a peaceful living environment. Unfortunately, far too many people discover that the nursing home their loved one… Read More »
Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition Program
Attorney Gillette assisted his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in putting on its Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition Program on June 8, 2017.
Career Day at George Washington Carver Elementary School
It was a pleasure to speak at career day at George Washington Carver Elementary School
Understanding Florida’s Comparative Fault Law
You are driving on North Market Street in Jacksonville headed home from work. You briefly look down at your phone and start typing a text. Suddenly, an intoxicated driver veers into your lane in the opposite direction causing a collision. You suffer serious physical injuries from the wreck. Is the fact that you were… Read More »
