Posted on March 5th, 2010
Two men were killed last week in a plane crash in Winter Haven, Fla. The plane appeared to have lost power shortly after taking off around 9:30 a.m., authorities said, and crashed into a tree. The pilot’s dog was the only survivor in the accident.
Police found the pilot lying near the plane and administered first aid before pronouncing him dead on the scene. The passenger was trapped inside the plane after the accident and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He died shortly after midnight, authorities said.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. For more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
A 51-year-old Fruitland Park motorcyclist was killed Monday night after he collided with a black bear in Marion County, police said. Reports say the black bear ran out directly into the man’s path. The front end of the bike hit the bear’s left side, causing the bike to overturn and eject the man.
The bike slid across the road and ended on the shoulder, authorities said. The man tumbled across the road, coming to a stop in the opposite lane. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead shortly after.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. For more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on March 5th, 2010
A Tennessee woman on vacation in Florida was hit by a car and killed early Friday morning as she was walking along the center median. The 29-year-old woman got out of the car and began walking as the driver made a U-turn to pull into a parking lot, authorities said.
The vehicle was in the right lane, police said. Another approaching vehicle moved into the left lane to pass the slow-moving car. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the woman as she walked in the dark. The woman was pronounced dead on the scene.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. For more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 26th, 2010
A 65-year-old man who once ran for the Osceola County Commission seat died Saturday when he lost control of his motorcycle. Police say that he and two other men were passing through a construction zone when he hit a concrete barrier and was thrown from his bike. The two men following him collided with him and with each other. They were ejected from their motorcycles as well.
The 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other two suffered incapacitating injuries, authorities said.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. For more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 26th, 2010
A 19-year-old Orlando man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Orange County on Sunday, police said. He was driving south when he lost control of his motorcycle, authorities said, and lost control of his motorcycle. The accident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m., police said.
Reports say the right side of his motorcycle hit the concrete median divider before crashing into a parked vehicle. The accident occurred on Yucatan Drive near Oxalis Drive.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. For more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 26th, 2010
Two people were killed and several more were injured when a tour bus flipped and crashed south of Orlando on Monday. Only one out of the 32 passengers was not injured. Several passengers were thrown from the vehicle when it flipped over, police say.
The group was part of a senior citizens program, and they were headed back to their hotel. Police say that another vehicle pulled out in front of the bus, causing the bus driver to lose control. The driver of the car was not injured and will likely be cited for causing the crash.
If someone you love has been injured or worse in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 19th, 2010
A pit bull attacked a 3-year-old boy and his father in the back yard of an Orlando home Monday. The boy was taken to the hospital with bite wounds on his face. His father was also injured.
Police tried to corner the dog until animal services arrived. The deputies fatally shot the dog when it charged them. Police have not been able to track down the dogs owner, because the dog had no tags.
If you or someone you know has been injured because of an animal attack, please contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 19th, 2010
An Orange County, Fla. firefighter and five civilians suffered serious injuries when a motorist drove into an existing crash scene Sunday. Paramedics were preparing to take a motorcycle crash victim to the hospital for medical treatment from a wreck involving one other car. Authorities say the fire truck’s position clearly indicated a crash scene, angled to protect the area.
The car swerved onto the crash scene anyway, injuring five in the second crash. The firefighter and one other person were flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 19th, 2010
A 26-year-old Orlando woman died Monday after losing control of her car, crossing the median and plunging into a retention pond. Three passers-by immediately jumped into the water to save her but couldn’t pull her out because her seat belt was buckled, authorities say. Rescue crews arrived shortly after the accident, pulling her from the wreckage about 26 minutes later. Police say she died several hours later at the hospital from injuries suffered in the accident.
Police don’t know what caused her to lose control of the vehicle. Authorities say the vehicle was about 20 feet away from the shoreline, submerged in about 10 feet of water. This is the second Central Florida highway accident in two weeks that involved water, authorities say.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. If you want more information on pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 12th, 2010
After a crash that killed a 13-month-old and two other passengers last week, the child’s parents filed a wrongful death suit against the other driver Monday. Police say the 55-year-old was speeding away from another accident when he crashed into the vehicle driven by the child’s father. His only son was ejected from the vehicle and killed. His two other passengers were also killed.
Police charged the 55-year-old in both crashes and issued him five citations. The boy’s parents say that’s not enough. Their attorney said the driver was speeding with his lights off at night in the wrong lanes.
If someone you love has been killed in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your tragic loss. If you want more information about pursuing your legal rights, contact Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.
