Posted on February 27th, 2009
On January 14, a police officer in Jacksonville was speeding at 98mph to catch a vehicle for a traffic violation when he hit a pickup truck, killing the driver. The other vehicle was being pursued over tinted windows.
The officer was going 98mph in a 40mph school and residential zone. It is unclear whether the officer's lights and siren were on at the time. However, it is believed that the officer was not being as safe as he should have been.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a collision, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 25th, 2009
A crash occurred on Wednesday morning along the 408. Around 3am, a car changed lanes near the Goldenrod exit, lodging itself under a tractor trailer. A motorcycle behind the vehicles had to take evasive action and crashed.
The car was dragged about 300 feet before finally coming to a stop. Both the driver of the car and the driver of the motorcycle fled the scene. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Charges are pending.
Accidents like this are very dangerous. If you or someone you know has been injured in a collision, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009
In one accident early Sunday morning, three people were killed. The collision occurred at 12:30 am on Carpenter Ave in Orange City when an SUV flipped and ejected the three people inside, killing them.
The other accident occurred on US 17N in DeLand. A motorcyclist was struck by a supposed drunk driver around midnight on Friday. He was killed in the collision.
Accidents like these are very dangerous. If you or someone you know has been injured in a collision, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 18th, 2009
A 22-year-old University of Florida student died in a car crash on Monday. Shannon Kane perished in the eight-vehicle accident, which occurred on I-75 near Gainesville. The mother of another UF student also died in the crash.
The accident occurred when a Ford truck hit a median around 5:40 a.m. The truck then caused the other vehicles to collide.
Kane was a passenger in one of the vehicles. According to police reports, she was thrown from an overpass and onto another vehicle below.
The mother, 52-year-old Susana Cruz, was also thrown from her car, at a distance of about 100 feet. Both Kane and Cruz were taken to the hospital and pronounced dead on the scene.
Unfortunately, automobile accidents such as this one are all too common on busy interstate highways. If you or someone you know has been involved in a car accident, it is important that you have a qualified attorney on your side. Contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner by phone at 407-420-4040 for more information.
Posted on February 16th, 2009
It is common sense that activities like texting or talking on the phone can be dangerous while driving, but Florida State Sen. Carey Baker has proposed legislation seeking to make these activities a crime under state law. In fact, Baker has proposed two similar laws designed to make drivers focus on the road. One of the laws bans texting by all drivers, while the other also bans talking on the phone by minors.
Several other states including Washington and Minnesota have already passed bans on texting, as have a number of cities across the country. Studies have shown that texting, in particular, leads to a higher risk of accidents, causing drivers to drift in and out of traffic lanes.
Under Baker's proposal, texting while driving would result in a traffic violation punishable by a $60 fine.
Baker himself noted that he sometimes talks on the phone while driving, arguing that there are often legitimate reasons for doing so. However, he said he never uses text messaging while in the car.
Texting while driving puts everyone on the road in danger. If you or someone you know has been the victim of an automobile accident caused by such activity, it is important that you have expert legal representation. Contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner by phone at 407-420-4040 for more information.
Posted on February 16th, 2009
Parents of teenagers know that they are generally responsible for the actions of their children. However, parents are increasingly being held legally responsible for the activities of their children's friends, particularly when it comes to underage drinking.
In a case that further proves this point, a judge has found an Illinois mom liable for $2.5 million in damages resulting from a party in which underage drinking occurred. Lauralee Pfeifer was found to be responsible for 19 year-old George Baldwin, who became intoxicated at her home after being invited there by Pfeifer's teenage daughters. After leaving the party, Baldwin was involved in a car accident in which he was paralyzed from the chest down.
Judge Christopher Starck ruled in favor of Baldwin, stating that Pfeifer did not take adequate action to prevent the drinking, despite opportunities to do so. Judge Starck awarded Baldwin $2.5 million, which represents the amount of Pfeifer's homeowner's insurance.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner by phone at 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 16th, 2009
A Cape Coral teenage girl was awarded $12.2 million dollars as a result of an accident that occurred in 2003. The accident resulted in the teenager to be paralyzed from the waist down.
The accident occurred outside of Orlando in 2003. The girl was 15 years-old when a truck rear-ended the vehicle her grandfather was driving. The girl was immediately paralyzed and said she was not able to feel her legs at the scene of the accident. The teenagers grandmother, who was also in the car, was awarded over a million dollars as a result of injuries she suffered from the accident.
Although the amount rewarded is huge, the money may not be paid out right away. The case is likely to be appealed which could result in a delay of the payments.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner by phone at 407-420-4040.
Posted on February 13th, 2009
A young woman from Britain has sued Disney from the injuries she received while riding the Tower of Terror.
The accident occurred after a ride in 2005. She had rode several times prior to the accident, and on the final ride she was severely injured. The young girl's heart stopped and she suffered a stroke. The young girl was hospitalized for a long time, and now requires constant medical treatment. The injuries sustained have her with brain damage from the stroke. She has also suffered limited mobility from the incident.
Disney closed the ride and conducted an investigation after the accident. Disney found nothing wrong and reopened the Tower of Terror after the conclusion of the investigation.
The family has brought suit against Disney in Orlando.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer Todd Miner by phone at 407-420-4040.
