Personal Injury

DANIA BEACH, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred in Dania Beach last week. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the scene in the 300 block of East Dania Beach Boulevard Aug. 18 at about 10:44 p.m. Detectives said 63-year-old…

CORAL GABLES, FL – A 2-vehicle accident in Coral Gables disrupted traffic in the area on Monday, according to WSVN. Two cars collided at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Le Juene Road, sending one car onto the sidewalk while the other vehicle rolled over.  There was no immediate information on any injuries resulting from the wreck.…

Personal watercraft (PWC) such as JetSki are very popular in Florida. Many Floridians own PWC. Many tourists and residents rent them. For most, a day on the water is relatively safe. For some, however, it can end in tragedy. Common injuries associated with PWC accidents include: Broken or fractured bones Burns Chest trauma Spinal cord…

VERO BEACH, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Vero Beach over the weekend that left three people injured, according to Vero News. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near mile marker 145 at about 2 p.m.  A truck that was towing a car crashed on the…

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – One driver was killed and another injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 95 in Lake Worth Beach Wednesday night, according to The Palm Beach Post. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 49-year-old driver had stopped his SUV in an outside lane of I-95 north near the Sixth…

As major automakers attempt to enter the electric vehicle market, some are experiencing technical issues that can put customers a risk. In the most recent instance of such technical problems, General Motors has announced that is expanding its recall of Chevy Bolt vehicles. The NYTimes.com reports that GM has announced a recall of Chevy Bolt…

BOCA RATON, FL – An elderly woman was killed in a pedestrian accident Wednesday in Boca Raton, WPTV reports. The victim, 94-year-old Shirley Goldberg of Boca Raton, was hit by a bus on Glades Road at 12:23 p.m. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, she was walking across Glades Road in the crosswalk…

Yesterday we blogged that a boat caught fire in Dania Beach on Wednesday, leaving two people hospitalized. Now, news outlets are providing additional information about the incident. Local10.com reports that there were two boats in the blaze. The two vessels were tied together during mechanical repairs, and apparently both caught fire during the process. Though…

WEST PARK, FL – A woman died and four other people were hospitalized after a crash in Oakland Park on Tuesday night, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said. Two cars were involved in the accident in the 900 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard at about 9:21 p.m. Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet…

MIAMI, FL – Miami Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit by a trolley in the Design District on Wednesday evening, WSVN reports. The incident happened in the area of Northeast Second Avenue and 38th Street.  Police said a 60-year-old man was struck by a city trolley. He was pronounced dead…

A fire engulfed a boat at a Dania Beach marina on Wednesday, injuring two people. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. near 399 Lewis Lane when a boat caught fire. Apparently, the vessel caught fire while undergoing mechanical repairs. There may have been an explosion as witnesses reported hearing a loud…

DORAL, FL – Miami-Dade Police are investigating an accident that killed a man in a wheelchair early Sunday morning, NBC Miami reports. Investigators said the man was trying to cross the street in the area of Northwest 79th Street and Northwest 12th Avenue in Doral when he was hit by a vehicle at about 4:14 a.m.…

GREENACRES, FL – Authorities are searching for the driver who struck and killed a bicyclist in Palm Beach County last week and then fled the scene. According to WPTV, a 56-year-old man was riding his bicycle on the 5100 block of Lake Worth Road Thursday night at about 10:50 p.m. when he crossed into the…

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL – Authorities said a pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup truck in North Lauderdale on Saturday night. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at 5300 N. State Road 7 shortly after 9:30 p.m. Investigators said the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was going north…

POMPANO BEACH, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said a bicyclist died after being hit by a cargo van in Pompano Beach late Friday night. The victim was struck near the intersection of Southwest 12th Avenue and Southwest 8th Street at about 11:45 p.m.  Traffic homicide detectives said the bicyclist was riding in the…

WEST PARK, FL – Authorities said a driver fled the scene after striking a man in West Park Friday morning, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. Broward County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene on Southwest 42nd Avenue near Southwest 20th Street following the incident that occurred at about 6:00 a.m. Investigators determined that a man who had…

A toddler was found dead in a pool on Thursday. Local10.com reports that that 18-month-old was at a home near Southwest 173rd Avenue and Southwest 160th Street when adults found her floating dead in a pool. When first responders arrived on the scene, they pronounced the girl dead. Video of the aftermath showed a man…