Today’s story may seem like something out of a Hollywood film, but it’s true. A man is now facing murder charges after deliberately ramming a police cruiser and killing the officer inside. The officer had just one shift left before retirement. Greenwich Time reports. The accused faces nine charges, including premeditated murder of a law…
In most people’s imaginations, the worst result of a crash is a fatality. It’s up for debate whether it is worse to die or to be a survivor. While nothing can be done for the dead, there is something that can be done for the living. They can file a wrongful death lawsuit if the death was due to the fault of another person.
On this page, we’ve collected stories about fatal crashes, both as a remembrance and a warning against dangerous behaviors that can lead to one. All stories link back to their original news sources.
Fortunately for the survivors of a fatal crash, it’s usually easy to get the evidence needed to pursue a lawsuit. As part of their duties, police officers have to collect evidence in fatal crashes. There’s no way to get the story from the deceased so they create one based on what they find. This evidence is vital in a civil suit.
Yet there are still things that a personal injury lawyer can help with in a wrongful death case. There’s more to pay for than just the cost of the car and any funeral and medical expenses. There are additional damages that can be obtained. For instance, there’s the pain and suffering experienced by the family. There is also the loss of companionship and the lost income that a family would have received had their loved one stayed alive. These and more can be fought for in court.
No amount of money can bring a person back to life, but it can help survivors to cope with the loss. If you’ve lost a family member in a car crash and you believe it wasn’t their fault, contact Chalik Law today for a free consultation.
Fatal Crash Occurs In Niceville
WKRG CBS Channel 5 News reported recently that a fatal crash occurred in Niceville in the very early morning hours of Wednesday, January 6 that shut down the southbound lanes of the Highway 293 Mid-Bay Bridge. According to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 between 12:00…
Wisconsin Siblings Slain In Wrong-Way Wreck
WFLA NBC Channel 8 On Your Side News reported recently that a pair of Wisconsin siblings were killed on Tuesday, December 29 when a carjacker slammed into their family’s motor vehicle in Daytona Beach while driving the wrong way down Interstate 95. According to officials with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place…
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly I-75 Crash
The Venice Gondolier reported recently on a motor vehicle accident that took place in the late evening hours of Monday, December 14, along Interstate 75 when a woman entered the highway going the wrong direction. According to officials from the Florida Highway Patrol, a woman from Punta Gorda, 37 years of age, was driving a…
Florida Man Crashes Bike Into Cop Car
CBS News Atlanta reported recently that a Florida man suffered serious injuries after allegedly crashing into a law enforcement patrol vehicle on an electric bicycle late on the evening of Friday, December 4. According to officials from the Pinella County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred between 11:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on the evening of…
Halloween Boat Accident Kills Tampa Area Teen
The Tampa Bay Times reported that a boat accident took the life of a teenage girl in the Tampa Bay area early Sunday after she was ejected from a boat on the Intracoastal waterway returning from a Halloween party. This incident occurred on a boat transiting the Intracoastal waterway in Indian Shores around 1:00 a.m….
Accident Claims Two Lives in Jacksonville
News 4 Jax reports on a tragic accident in Jacksonville that claimed the lives of a 21-year-old Jacksonville woman and her 23-year-old passenger in an accident Tuesday. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Interstate 95, in a stretch of highway that’s been raising safety concerns recently due to construction on the roadway. The victim…
Wet Roads Lead To Four Fatalities In Osceola County
Florida Today reported on a tragic accident in Osceola County in which four people, three from Palm Bay, were killed in a car crash and another seriously injured in poor weather conditions. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday when a 47-year-old Palm Bay woman was southbound on US Highway 441 near Bavar Road….
Florida Highway Patrol Responds To Two Fatal Crashes
Patch.com reports on a rollover crash in Alligator Alley that claimed the life of a young toddler last Thursday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on the stretch of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley between the Naples area and the Miami-Fort Lauderdale when a 33-year-old man driving a pickup truck eastbound…
Two Men Lose Their Life In A Rollover Crash On The Florida Turnpike
There should be no doubt by now that seatbelts and airbags save lives. After all, they are now standard on just about every vehicle purchased in the United States. Used together, an airbag and a seatbelt can significantly reduce the risk of death and serious injury when involved in an auto accident. However, the risk…
A Head-On Collision Kills One And Injures Another On State Road 54
While statistics estimate that only 2% of all motor vehicle accidents are head-on collisions, these crashes account for over 10% of all fatalities. These accidents, while rare, often get the most media coverage due to their catastrophic nature. Injuries in head-on crashes tend to be more severe due to the speeds at which these collisions…
Texting While Driving Death Inspires Campaign
It is suggested that on any given day, 660,000 people are attempting to use their smartphones while driving. According to the National Safety Council, cell phone use while driving leads to about 1.6 million crashes every year. These crashes lead to approximately 390,000 injuries. Texting while driving is 6 times more likely to lead to…
Driver Was Killed In A Rollover Crash With No One Wearing Seat Belts
While great efforts have been made by the state of Florida to curb the number of DUIs and distracted driving crashes statewide, authorities may be overlooking two important factors leading to accidents in the state. In 2016, data shows that speeding and aggressive driving were factors in more than 10% of Florida’s fatal crashes. That…
Three People Were Killed In An Accident With A Disabled SUV
If you’ve ever been driving down an expressway or interstate, you’re well aware of how frustrating and terrifying it can be if your vehicle suddenly breaks down. If at all possible, at the first sign of trouble, you should begin making your way as far to the right as possible if it is safe to…
A Passenger Dies In A Head-On Crash As A Driver Tries To Avoid Hit A Pedestrian
When something drifts or falls into the lane where a driver is traveling, their first instinct may be to swerve to avoid a collision. In many cases, this is ideal, especially if other lanes are clear. However, swerving can be a dangerous driving tactic. MSN Auto stated that swerving was the number one of the…
Man Who Killed Paramedics in DUI Crash Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
In 2007, Florida added a four-year mandatory prison term to all cases where a driver is convicted of DUI manslaughter. Without a doubt, any traffic collision that involves the death of another person is traumatic for all involved. However, prosecutors tend to vigorously prosecute those who are accused of DUI manslaughter. A prosecutor will rarely…
Four Vehicle Crash On U.S. 301 Leaves One Dead
My Sun Coast reports that the victim in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 301 has been identified. The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday. 38-year old Nathan Taylor was driving a 2001 Ford van. As he approached 63rd Avenue East, he failed to see that traffic ahead of him was slowing down….
Ocala Crash Kills Three, Possible DUI
Florida’s personal injury protection requirements and health insurance coverage often cover most injuries in a car crash. These policies are still subject to deductibles and co-pays, so there is still some out-of-pocket costs. The one exception to the personal injury protection rule is a DUI accident. Because a DUI is a crime, victims have a…
Arrest Made in Fatal Jacksonville Hit-and-Run
In Florida, DUI manslaughter is a second-degree felony. It is assigned a level 8 offense severity ranking under the state’s Criminal Punishment Code, which determines penalties. If convicted of DUI manslaughter the person faces serious penalties. These penalties include a lifetime revocation of driver’s license, impoundment of the vehicle, up to $10,000 in fines, up…
Driver Accused of Hit and Run Crash on Orange Blossom Trail Appears in Court
My News 13 reports that a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash appeared in court on Saturday. 33-year-old Michael Plattner is charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident that occurred at about 3 a.m. Friday. The crash occurred on Orange Blossom Trail near Taft Vineland Road. A Kissimmee resident, Plattner was speeding…