Florida statute covers what a person must do when involved in an accident involving another person, vehicle, or property. Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury is a third-degree felony charge that can be easily avoided. In the event of an accident, a driver must stop at the scene or as soon as…
A Man Died In A Boating Collision Near Star Island
Florida is one of the top states when it comes to recreational boating. The state boasts numerous lakes, rivers, and coastal areas that are popular with boaters, both commercial and recreational. One key indicator in boating safety is the fatality rate, which is usually reported by individual states to the U.S. Coast Guard. In 2016,…
Fleeing Murder Suspects Were Involved in a Fatal Crash
Because police chases can cause extensive property damage and frequently end with innocent victims being hurt, most police departments have strict policies in place regarding pursuits. These polices govern when a police officer may initiate a pursuit. For example, some departments will only initiate a pursuit in cases where law enforcement officers believe that a…
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…
A Jet Ski Operator Incurred Severe Injuries In An Accident
Jet skis, often also called personal watercraft (PWC), can be a fun way to spend a day out on the water. While riding jet skis can be exhilarating, operating at speeds of up to 60 m.p.h., jet skis can pose a danger to their operators, passengers, and others nearby. When operating or riding on a…
A Teenager Died In A Car Accident Travelling At High Speed
Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage that many teenagers look forward to in their lives. They often attend driver’s education courses or have a parent teach them how to drive. Then they take written, and sometimes driving, tests on the roadways before they are legal to drive alone. Despite all this preparation,…
Three People Were Injured And One Person Died In A Crash
Florida has a very broad definition of what circumstances must exist for a driver to be charged with vehicular homicide. Most states will bring these charges against a driver if their manner of handling the vehicle led to the death of another person. However, Florida also makes provisions for vehicular homicide charges in the case…
Names Of Victims In The News Are Withheld In Compliance With Marsy’s Law
The State of California passed the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act in 2008. Also known as Marsy’s Law, the legislation grants protections against the release of the names of victims involved in certain crimes. This was done, in part, to protect the victims of crimes and their families from retribution by other parties. However, it…
A Family Tragically Lost An Infant Relative In A Rollover Crash
Rollover crashes are one of the most dangerous kinds of crashes that can occur. While there are many factors that can contribute to a rollover crash, there are some noteworthy data that may explain why they occur. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, nearly half of all rollover crashes involved alcohol. Vehicles with…
Two People Were Injured In A Four-Vehicle Accident On Interstate 75
Florida, like many states, follows a rear-end rule where a driver is legally negligent for following another vehicle too closely and crashing into it. In these cases, the front vehicle does not necessarily have to prove that the vehicle which crashed into it committed an unsafe act. Following too closely is a common cause of…
A Crash Between A Bicyclist And A Prison Van Causes Injuries
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, traffic deaths involving bicyclists in Florida has tripled since 1975. By May 2019, there had been 783 cyclists killed in the United States that year. 16% of these fatalities occurred in Florida. 38% of these were caused by either the cyclist or the motorist failing to yield…
Three People Were Injured When An Ambulance Crashed Into An SUV
Most states have laws regarding when the driver or operator of a motor vehicle must yield the right of way to another vehicle. These can vary from state to state and depending on what types of vehicles are involved. For example, motor vehicles in Florida must typically always yield the right of way to bicyclists…
A Medical Episode Caused A Multi-Car Accident In US Highway 27
In many cases, elderly citizens will attempt to maintain their independence by choosing to continue driving their vehicles. In the United States, there are nearly 45 million drivers who are over the age of 65 according to the CDC. This number represents a 63% increase since 1999. While it may help older adults stay independent,…
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 Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash Results In One Person Injured And Another Dead
The majority of today’s most recently manufactured motor vehicles have safety features like lane departure warning and emergency braking. The reason for this is that a great many accidents are caused by a driver either drifting off-road or drifting into adjacent lanes of traffic or even into oncoming traffic. 11% of all crashes are caused…
A Motorcyclist Was Killed In A Hit-And-Run Accident
The United States Constitution gives the states the right to regulate certain functions not covered by federal law in Article Ten of the Bill of Rights. One function that is regulated by the states is driver’s licenses. All fifty states require that drivers have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle on roadways….
A Tow Truck Driver Was Killed When A Driver Lost Control Of His Vehicle
According to statistics, single-vehicle accidents account for more than 50% of all traffic deaths in the United States. Many of these accidents are caused when a driver loses control of their vehicle: over correcting, veering off-road into an immobile object, or crashing into highway barriers or guardrails. There several possible reasons that a driver may…
Speeding Mustang Crashes In Cantonment, Both Victims Ejected
With many people out of work or working from home, and many businesses remaining closed as a method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the roadways are less congested than ever before. This presents an opportunity that some drivers cannot resist, driving dangerously faster than posted speed limits. Unfortunately, this means that while overall accidents…
A Mother Was Arrested For A DUI Crash That Killed Her Daughter
Florida takes the crime of driving under the influence very seriously. Most of the time, a DUI charge is a simple misdemeanor charge. However, there are circumstances that can turn even a first time DUI into a felony in Florida. One of these circumstances is if there are serious injuries in a DUI crash. Another…
A Woman Crashes Into A Tree And Was Charged For Reckless Driving
Not all car accidents are the same, and there are several ways that a crash may be categorized. By far the most common two-car collision is a rear-end crash, in which one driver crashes the front of their vehicle into the rear of another. Another type of crash is the side-impact crash, sometimes called the…