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1 dead, 3 injured in 2-car crash

2010-04-19T20:14:19Z

A two-car crash on U.S. Highway 27 Sunday afternoon near Four Corners, Fla., left one man dead and three other people seriously injured, authorities said. The 82-year-old man was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he died, authorities said.

Police said a vehicle driven by an 83-year-old man turned onto U.S. 27 into the path of a Nissan, driven by a 52-year-old woman. Her vehicle slammed into his, authorities said. The man who later died was a passenger in the Nissan. A 78-year-old woman was a passenger in the other vehicle.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.

Woman killed in accident at stop light

2010-04-16T18:49:05Z

A 62-year-old woman died early Thursday morning when a vehicle plowed into the back of two other vehicles that were waiting at a stop light in Orange County, Fla., authorities said. A 39-year-old driver did not slow as he approached the stop light, police said, and he slammed into the back of a vehicle, which slammed into another vehicle in front of it.

The 62-year-old woman was a passenger in the middle vehicle, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The 35-year-old driver of the middle vehicle was taken to the hospital in serious condition, authorities said. The 11-year-old passenger in the middle vehicle suffered minor injuries, authorities said. The occupants of the front vehicle were not injured in the accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.

Man killed after minor accident

2010-04-14T18:38:35Z

A man was hit and killed Wednesday morning after stepping out of a parked car in Cocoa, Fla., authorities said. The man pulled over to the side of Interstate 95 after getting in a minor collision, police said. A semi tractor-trailer struck him when he exited his vehicle, authorities said.

The man was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. No one else from the first accident was injured, authorities said, and the semi driver was not injured either. Investigators shut down the highway for nearly two hours.

If you or someone you know has been injured or worse in a traffic accident, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.

Employee’s foot amputated in workplace accident

2010-04-12T18:39:15Z

A gruesome accident maimed a worker’s foot at a Leesburg, Fla., citrus processing plant Friday morning, authorities said. The accident occurred at Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, rescue personnel said, and the worker was taken to an Orlando hospital.

The worker was taken by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center, authorities said. The worker’s foot was amputated at the hospital, medical personnel said.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a workplace accident, contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.

Man severely burned in workplace accident

2010-04-09T15:34:27Z

A mechanic is in critical condition after catching on fire on the job last week at a Melbourne, Fla., car dealership, authorities said. He was working on a fuel pump at the dealership late that night when he caught on fire, police said.

Engulfed in flames, he ran to the front of the shop for help, authorities said. Authorities said he suffered severe burns. He was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, police said.

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

Pedestrial killed while crossing street

2010-04-09T15:10:18Z

A 61-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening as he attempted to cross Carter Street in the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Fla., authorities said. The man, who uses a cane, was crossing the two-lane, one-way road around 7:30 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle, police said.

The vehicle was driven by a 53-year-old Orlando man, authorities said, and police say he may not have seen the man until it was too late. The 61-year-old man died on the scene, police 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.

Woman injured in semi crash

2010-04-07T20:56:25Z

A woman was critically injured Tuesday night in a crash involving a semi tractor-trailer, authorities said. Her vehicle hit the semi, puncturing its cargo, police said. Twenty-five gallons of diesel fuel spilled over the roadway, which had to be cleaned up by Volusia County Environmental Control crews, authorities said.

The woman and her husband were removed from their vehicle, police said. The woman was taken to the hospital with injuries, authorities said, but her husband was not injured in the crash.

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

Go-Kart hits Disney employee

2010-04-02T16:48:54Z

A Walt Disney World employee was injured by a Go-Kart Sunday afternoon at the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Speedway, authorities said. A guest driving a Go-Kart struck the employee, who was taken to the hospital, authorities said.

The Go-Karts are programmed to reach speeds of up to seven miles per hour. The Speedway was temporarily shut down sometime after 1 p.m., but Disney has since reopened the attraction.

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

Woman hits paramedic, pedestrians

2010-04-02T16:36:37Z

A paramedic and four pedestrians were hit when a 40-year-old woman on her cell phone disregarded a fire truck blocking a previous accident, swerving and over-correcting, authorities said. The victims were standing on the shoulder of the road, police said, and the paramedic was trying to help a victim from the previous accident.

The paramedic was released from the hospital after two weeks, authorities said. The other four victims were critically or seriously injured, police said. The driver will appear in court because of the severity of the injuries, authorities said.

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

Motorcycle crash leaves woman critically injured

2010-04-02T16:18:07Z

A 26-year-old Winter Park woman slammed into a car on her motorcycle last week on University Boulevard, authorities said. She suffered critical injuries in the accident, police said, and was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center.

The motorcyclist was heading east when a westbound vehicle turned into her path, authorities said. The car was driven by a 20-year-old Parkland man, police said. Police cited him for violation of right-of-way.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the Orlando personal injury attorney Todd Miner today by calling 407-420-4040.