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Tree Falls and Lands on Tree

Posted on September 28th, 2009 No Comments

An Orlando man is in serious condition following an accident in which a large tree landed on the man's vehicle.  The man was in a church van when a large rotting tree gave way.  The tree came crashing down on top of the van ,  seriously damaging the van and seriously injuring the man.

The man was breathing at the time of the accident, although he was knocked out by the impact of the tree. Witnesses ran to the man's aid.  He was rushed to an Orlando hospital where he is still in care receiving treatment for his injuries.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.    

 

Tourists Renting Vehicles

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 No Comments

Orlando is a popular tourist destination because of the many attractions available around the city.  These attractions bring in millions of visitors each year to the area.  Many of these visitors immediately rent a vehicle after landing in the airport and begin driving around the town. 

Many times,  these tourists are completely unfamiliar with the area and roads.  Because of this,  tourists have a greater chance of getting into and causing an accident than an individual who lives in the Orlando area. 

If a visitor causes an accident in Orlando,  these individuals must deal with the situation that they have created.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.     

Bicyclist Killed in Hit and Run

Posted on September 21st, 2009 No Comments

A bicyclist was recently killed in Boca Raton in a hit-and-run accident.  The accident took place late at night around 2:15 a.m.

According to reports,  an unknown driver in a 2007 tan Cadillac Escalade struck a 60 year-old woman who was riding her bicycle.  The driver of the vehicle did not stop and offer assistance to the woman and drove off.  The woman would die at the scene of the accident from her injuries.

A full investigation is currently being conducted.  Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the fatal hit-and-run to come forward and alert authorities.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.     

Three Killed in Accident

Posted on September 16th, 2009 No Comments

Three individuals have been killed following an accident that took place Tuesday night.

According to reports,  the accident occurred when a van and a car struck each other while traveling on United States Highway 27 outside of Davenport.  

The accident led to the deaths of three individuals.  A man, a pregnant woman, and her 11 month-old baby were the victims in the accident.  Several other individuals had to be hospitalized because of injuries suffered in the accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040. 

 

 

Sheriff Deputy Reprimanded For Causing Accident

Posted on September 16th, 2009 No Comments

A sheriff deputy in Orange County has been released reprimanded following an accident that took place in August.  The accident led to several people being injured.

According to reports,  the deputy was driving a sheriffs vehicle when he believed he spotted suspicious activity.  Watching the suspicious activity,  the deputy continued to drive his vehicle.  At this point,  he did not realize that he had drove through a red light.  The deputy struck a vehicle which then led to another vehicle being involved.  The accident caused injuries to the individuals in-side the vehicle.  The individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment following the accident. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.

 

Driver in Hospital After Accident

Posted on September 14th, 2009 No Comments

A driver from Orlando was recently sent to the hospital following a serious accident which took place early Monday morning. 

The accident occurred Monday morning around 7:15 a.m. and caused serious delays to traffic. 

The accident was a two vehicle accident between a large truck and a small car.  

Emergency officials were called to the scene of the accident to assist.  The driver of the small car was seriously injured in the accident and has life-threatening injuries.  His current condition is not yet known.

It is currently not known what caused the accident.  The accident remains under investigation. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.         

 

Semi Truck Hits Pedestrian

Posted on September 9th, 2009 2 Comments

An Orlando pedestrian is dead following an accident in which a semi-truck struck the pedestrian.  The semi-truck that struck the pedestrian is owned by Coca-Cola.

The accident took place on the John Young Parkway.  Following the accident,  the road was closed as Orlando police conducted an investigation.   The accident took place Tuesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. 

No further updates have been released regarding the accident.  More information is expected to be released in the future following the outcome of the investigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.     

 

Motorcycle Accident Kills 2

Posted on September 4th, 2009 No Comments

A motorcycle accident in Lake City resulted in the death of two individuals early Thursday morning.  The two individuals to die were a 28 year-old man and a 23 year-old woman. 

According to reports,  the driver of the motorcycle failed to properly navigate a curve and lost control of the vehicle.  This caused the motorcycle to strike an embankment and become airborne.  The two passengers were ejected and thrown from the vehicle.   Both individuals were wearing helmets at the time of the accident,  however they still suffered fatal injuries. The accident is currently under investigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.    

 

Orlando Pedestrian Hit by Bus

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 34 Comments

A pedestrian walking on the street in Orlando was recently struck by a bus.  According to reports,  the accident took place early Tuesday afternoon.  Reports indicate that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the street in an area that was not designed for pedestrian crossing.  The bus driver attempted to stop and brake the vehicle,  but still struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian suffered leg and back injuries from the incident.  Emergency officials arrived on the scene and rushed the woman to a hospital for treatment. The bus driver has been put on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040. 

Boat Accident Injures 3

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 10 Comments

A boat accident off the Florida coast recently injured three individuals.  The accident took place over the weekend Sunday afternoon.

According to reports,  one boat was driving erratically before it struck another boat.  Witnesses state that the erratic boat struck the side of another boat that was driving in a straight line. 

Two individuals were ejected into the water and witnesses to the accident rushed to their aid.  The injured boaters were taken ashore to a waiting ambulance where they were later transported to a hospital for treatment to their injuries. 

The accident is currently under investigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, contact the Orlando personal injury lawyer, Todd Miner at 407-420-4040.