Category: Car Accidents
Just before 6 a.m. in early February 2012, Edna Walsh and Aaron Cohen were bicycling eastbound on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami. Suddenly, they were struck by a silver Honda driven by a man named Michele Traverso, who had been partying at a Coconut Grove bar before the crash. Traverso immediately fled the scene and…
Our blog last week dealt with truck driving crashes and how much more dangerous and potentially fatal accidents involving trucks can be. Although those facts remain, another unfortunate report by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that there were more fatal car crashes in 2012 (the most recent year data is available) than in…
Oftentimes, when I ask my clients what type of insurance policy they have, they say, “full coverage.” This is troubling for a variety of reasons. First, “full coverage” is not a legal term within Florida. Second, because “full coverage” sounds good, people often have a false sense of security about their coverage and really don’t…
What is underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage and why do you need it? Many people know of, or at least heard of, underinsured / uninsured motorist coverage, but do not have such coverage. This is automobile insurance commonly referred to as UM. This is insurance coverage that is available to you in the event that you are…
The demand is a letter to an insurance company adjuster, accompanied by all supporting documents, summarizing the basis for a personal injury claim. After you have determined the insurance coverages available and obtained all medical records and bills, you must set forth the reason why the insurance company should pay a reasonable amount to resolve…
According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s office, a Tampa Bay area Sheriff’s Deputy, Darren Hill was seriously injured in a head on crash involving a pickup truck early New Year’s day. The Deputy was able to trigger an emergency signal in his vehicle. He was airlifted to a Tampa hospital where he suffered two broken…
Driving allows us the convenience to efficiently carry out our daily activities to and from work and school, run errands, go shopping, attend sporting and entertainment events and other activities. But with that convenience, also brings the increased possibility of being involved in a car accident ranging from a minor fender bender to a more…
On December 15, an auto accident occurred where a 62-year-old women by the name of Elizabeth Miller was driving a Ford Taurus and was hit by a Dodge pickup truck being driven by Racquel Zimmerman of Port St. Lucie. Zimmerman lost control of her vehicle on a wet road and ended up hitting Miller head…
Every Holiday season brings a lot of hustle and bustle to the neighborhoods, shopping plazas, and streets of all cities in Florida. It is a very busy time of year to say the least. With people out shopping to get those last minute Christmas gifts to family coming in from out of town, there is…
Most people would read that question and say “no.” However, the answer to this question could be yes based on an accident that occurred on December 5th in Plant City. According to TBO.com, two men were ejected from a vehicle after the vehicle hit a ditch and was overturned in a single vehicle accident. Johan…
