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Fatal Head-On Crash In Zephyrhills
Three people are dead, and several others seriously injured, after a driver apparently failed to check for oncoming traffic before passing another vehicle. This crash occurred on Highway 54 near the Chantel Drive intersection. Florida Highway Patrol investigators state that a 30-year-old man moved from the westbound to the eastbound side of the two-lane… Read More »
How To Win A Florida Car Crash Case
Strong evidence is the foundation of all successful car wreck claims in Tampa. Victim/plaintiffs have the burden of proof in these cases. They must establish negligence by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Negligence is more than just fault for the accident. Instead, negligence is basically a lack of ordinary care…. Read More »
Four Possible Grounds For Criminal Appeals In Tampa
Criminal jury trial outcomes are impossible to predict with any certainty. Anyone who makes such a prognostication is probably either over-promising an outcome or inexperienced in trial work. Completely unpredictable circumstances, like a single holdout juror, can completely change the outcome. Not all these unexpected circumstances are grounds for a criminal appeal. In fact,… Read More »
Drowsy Driving Crash Seriously Injures Three People
A dangerously fatigued driver sent three Clearwater police officers to the hospital following a wreck on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Witness reports are a bit inconsistent. Some say that officers were assisting a disabled vehicle; others say they were working a non-injury crash. Regardless of these facts, a drowsy driver slammed into the cluster… Read More »
Deadly Left-Turn Vehicle Collision In Hernando County
The wreck killed the driver of one vehicle and seriously injured the passenger in another vehicle. A man from Lecanto, was on U.S. 19 making a left turn onto Vespa Way. In so doing, he collided with a 2013 Silverado which was directly in the man’s path. The impact killed the man almost instantly… Read More »
Mechanically-Assisted Deliveries And Serious Birth Injuries
Although there are obvious warning signs, shoulder dystocia still takes many delivery physicians by surprise. Sometimes, these doctors see the indicators during prenatal visits, but they dismiss them with an “I’ve got this” overconfident mentality. Other times, when the mothers have no prenatal care, doctors do not adequately review the patient’s file or physical… Read More »
BEWARE OF FRAUD AND SCAMMERS AFTER HURRICANE MICHAEL
When severe weather leaves a trail of destruction, a different kind of danger can lurk in the aftermath: unsavory characters looking to cash in on cleanup and repair efforts. These fraudulent “storm chasers” can cause serious problems for victims and those who want to help them. Below is a summary of common disaster scams… Read More »
PRODUCT SAFETY ALERT: ELOCTROCUTION HAZARD FROM FAMILY DRYER
Each year at shopping centers, mega stores, and online Americans spend billions of dollars purchasing the newest version of their favorite products or the latest technical innovation. It is not often that product safety and design enters the forefront of that thought process for consumers. Far too often we hear the gut-wrenching story of… Read More »
Charges Filed After Fatal DUI Wreck
Officials recently arrested a 23-year-old woman who was the driver in an earlier alcohol-related crash that killed a passenger in the other car. In January 2018, the woman lost control of her SUV as she was northbound on Morris Bridge Road. She careened into a southbound car, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Tampa
An area teenager is dead after he was struck by a car while crossing the street. The accident happened near the intersection of Rome and Sligh. According to police, a 16-year-old boy crossed north on Sligh outside of a marked crosswalk. At that moment, a westbound 1992 Honda Accord hit him, causing serious injuries…. Read More »
