Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Attempt to Pass Leads to Tragic Results
One person was killed in a tragic three-vehicle collision on SR-31 in DeSoto County, Florida. Reports indicate that a car was attempting to pass another when it hit an oncoming big rig, according to NBC 2 News. The car that collided with the semi-trailer overturned and ended up in a ditch. The semi struck… Read More »
Two Separate Car Accidents Result in Deaths and Injuries in Jacksonville
Just before Thanksgiving, two separate car accidents occurred on I-10, shutting down parts of the highway and leading to several injuries and two deaths. The highway has already made it to the top ten list of the most dangerous highways in America for the amount of car accidents that have taken place on it…. Read More »
Driving When Tired Can Be Just As Dangerous As Driving While Drunk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 100,000 of annually reported car accidents are the result of fatigued drivers on the road. NHTSA admits that is a conservative estimate, so there may be even more every year. The average number of people who die from driving fatigued is nearly 2,000. Driving when… Read More »
Florida Highway Named the Most Dangerous Interstate in America
An insurance company who performed research on fatalities caused by traffic has named a Florida highway to be the most dangerous interstate in America. Highway I-4, a 132-mile road stretching between Tampa and Daytona Beach, has reported an average of 1.41 fatalities per mile between 2010 and 2015. I-4 has been in the top… Read More »
Marine Sentenced After Drunk Driving Crash Kills Three
An ex-Marine was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison after causing a drunk driving accident that killed three people. One evening in 2014, Miami resident Christopher Masferrer downed 8 beers and a shot of liquor before climbing into his car and driving home. On the way, he plowed into Eduardo Hernandez, who had… Read More »
A Tragic Car Accident Rips Family in Half
A family has been ripped apart by a tragic car accident that happened recently. Greg and Sara Moyers were taking their two daughters on their first vacation to Disney World when a car drifted into the lane where they were driving, forcing them off the road. The Moyers’ vehicle struck a tree, killing Mr…. Read More »
Important Tips to Safely Share the Road with Trucks
One person died and over 40 more were injured when a tour bus struck a tractor trailer in Gilmer County recently. The tractor trailer was stopped and waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so it could make a left turn when the tour bus rear-ended it. The tour bus driver was killed, but all… Read More »
Can Failing To Wear A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Seat belts have been proven to save lives when used correctly by drivers and passengers in a moving vehicle. Despite the statistics, there are many people who do not regularly buckle up when driving or riding in a car. Most states in the U.S. have traffic laws that require drivers and passengers to use… Read More »
Liability Questions With Self-Autonomous Cars
Uber, the ridesharing company, recently announced that it is set to introduce the first self-driving fleet of cars for customers to hail as part of Uber’s offered services. The service will be introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and because of state law, the vehicles will require a licensed driver behind the wheel to supervise the… Read More »
Liability For Serving Alcohol
Drunk driving is a national problem that often results in criminal charges, personal injury and/or death. People who are injured in car accidents with drunk drivers are often left with extensive medical bills and other financial losses that sometimes exceed insurance coverage. In order to receive the compensation deserved, the injured person may sometimes… Read More »
