Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Family Sues Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after Fatal Accident
The family of a 62-year-old man is suing the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office after video evidence showed him being struck by a now-former officer with the department. The man was hit by a police cruiser after exiting a Burger King on University Boulevard at 9:45 at night. Lawyers for the family of the victim are… Read More »
Three Killed in Three Jacksonville Accidents Within Hours
Three people were killed in three different deadly crashes in the Jacksonville area. The crashes happened within hours of each other. Officials are investigating the causes and circumstances surrounding these actions. The first accident occurred around 9:45 p.m. A 77-year-old man was running in a crosswalk trying to cross a road. An Audi A4… Read More »
Who’s at Fault When a Self-Driving Car Causes an Accident?
One of the more interesting aspects of traffic accident law in the age of Big Data and artificial intelligence is the question of self-driving vehicles. When a self-driving vehicle malfunctions, whose responsibility is it to deal with the fallout of the accident? Since autonomous cars don’t themselves carry auto insurance, let alone have assets… 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 »
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 »
Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-95 Results in Multiple Injuries
Six vehicles, including a large semi-truck, were involved in a major accident on Interstate 95 at County Road 210. The collision was so bad that at least two people suffered serious injuries and had to be transported to South Baptist Hospital, according to CBS 47 News. If you or a family member are involved… Read More »
Massive 22-Vehicle Crash in Jacksonville Results in Injuries and Loss of Life
When two vehicles collide, the damage can be bad. When twenty-two vehicles collide, the damage is catastrophic. This was highlighted in the 22-vehicle pileup that occurred on I-95 South near State Road 200. This horrific accident left one person is dead and thirteen people injured. Reports indicate that a semi-truck was traveling southbound on… Read More »
Crash on U.S. 17 in Brunswick Leaves Passenger Seriously Injured
A passenger in a pickup truck suffered serious injuries when the driver of the truck lost control, causing the truck to travel nearly 300 feet in a grassy median. The crash occurred on U.S. 17 just north of the Sidney Lanier Bridge, according to Jacksonville.com. After the truck went into the median, it flipped… Read More »
Child Killed in Oakleaf Automobile Accident
The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating, but the pain is made that much worse when the victim was a young child with their whole life ahead of them. A prime example was a tragic collision that occurred in the Oakleaf area of Jacksonville. A mother was driving with her two children… Read More »
