Personal Injury
Despite COVD-19 Pandemic Cruise Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Remain in Effect
The cruise industry largely shut down in March and April 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic began to ravage the world. Cruise ships were hit particularly hard in the early days of the pandemic, with thousands of cruise passengers falling ill and dozens dying. Though the cruise industry has been largely sidelined in the months since…
Read MoreCarnival Cruise Line Is Not Ready to Restart Cruising After All
The travel world rejoiced earlier this month when Carnival Cruise Line announced that it would return to operations in November. But the joy was short-lived after Carnival announced this week that it would cancel all cruises through November. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) opened the door for cruise companies to return to operations…
Read MoreCruise CEOs Join Forces in Bid to Return to Business
On Friday, CEOs of the world’s largest cruise companies participated in a virtual meeting with Vice President Mike Pence and other high ranking governmental officials to discuss strategies to restart the cruise industry. MiamiHerald.com reports that the CEOs of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC discussed a proposal which would allow the companies to resume…
Read MoreStudy: Traumatic Brain Injury Can Worsen Cognition and Depression
In what is likely confirmation of an intuitively obvious conclusion, researchers have recently confirmed that traumatic brain injury can worsen cognition and depression. Psychiatryadvisor.com reports that a recent study of the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repetitive head impacts (RHI) “was conducted among individuals from the Brain Health Registry (BHR) who completed [an] online…
Read MoreSerious Crash Leaves Vehicle Overturned on I-95
A vehicle was left overturned on Interstate 95 following a serious crash Friday morning. FloridaToday.com reports that the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash on Interstate 95 in Viera near Wickham Road and State Road 404. Images of the crash showed a severely damaged and overturned vehicle, apparently with someone attempting to assist a…
Read MorePublic School Bus Involved in Crash Thursday Morning
A public-school bus was involved in a crash in Miami-Dade on Thursday. MiamiHerald.com reports that the crash occurred at about 7:00 a.m. as the school bus driver was making a left turn on to Fourth Terrace near 97th Avenue. According to Daisy Gonzales-Diego, a spokesperson for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, a Honda CR-V struck the…
Read MoreWhat is the Death on the High Seas Act?
The DHOSA (Death on the High Seas Act) is an admiralty law that covers wrongful death occurring three or more miles away from the United States shoreline. Unlike other types of wrongful death cases, however, the DHOSA does not provide damages for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other non-economic considerations. If you have…
Read MorePolice Chase Results in Multi-Vehicle Crash and Multiple Injuries
A police chase Wednesday resulted in a multi-vehicle crash and multiple injuries. WFLA.com reports that the pursuit began in Tampa, Florida when police attempted to stop a group of auto burglary suspects. Tampa police were responding to reports of six auto burglaries Wednesday morning, all within a one-mile radius, with some of the burglary reports…
Read MoreDefective Takata Airbag Blamed for 17th Death
Investigators have ruled that a defective Takata airbag was responsible for the death of a person traveling in a Honda in August. The death is at least the 17th fatality related to the defective Takata airbags. It’s the 17th death in the US caused by a Takata airbag. https://t.co/bcPilB1K7r — Local News 8 (@localnews8) October 6,…
Read MoreReport: Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Miami
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in Miami Monday morning, reportedly killing the victim. MiamiHerald.com reports that the vehicle struck a senior citizen near the Miami-Dade County Auditorium in the vicinity of Southwest 29th Avenue and West Flagler Street early Monday. Miami police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian on Flagler Street https://t.co/2XaVZ2Exkt — Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) October 5,…
Read MoreTwo Dead Following Collision Involving Stranded Motorists Pushing Vehicle
Two people are dead following a tragic traffic accident involving stranded motorists in Jacksonville. News4Jax.com reports that the crash occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday morning when a vehicle became stranded in the center lane of 1-295 southbound north of Wilson Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol a Good Samaritan joined the…
Read MoreFamily Sues After Baby’s Meningitis Misdiagnosed on Cruise Resulting in Triple Amputation
Baby Phoebe went on her first vacation in February. Before the end of the trip, she would be gravely ill with a meningitis infection that would result in triple amputation. NBC Miami reports that after Phoebe and her family set sail on the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, Phoebe fell severely ill. The family…
Read MoreAuthorities Find Body of Missing Jacksonville-Area Boater
In the afternoon hours of September 30, a boater went missing after his vessel capsized on the north side of the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville. Following the crash, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a statement, “a single vessel incident occurred on the north side of the Buckman Bridge located on the St.…
Read MoreFord Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Due to Backup Camera Malfunction
Ford is recalling vehicles across North America due to an issue that can cause the vehicles’ backup cameras to suddenly go dark. ABCNewsGo.com reports that Detroit-based Ford is recalling over 700,000 vehicles, including “most 2020 versions of Ford’s F-Series trucks, as well as the 2020 Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge.” Ford is recalling…
Read MoreMan Arrested After Striking Grandmother and Grandson After Driving Nearly 100 MPH
A man driving at a high rate of speed lost control of his car and plowed into a grandmother and grandson, killing the woman and severely injuring the child. Now, he is under arrest. Tallahassee.com reports that 23-year-old Henry Joshua Wilson III was driving his Dodge Charger at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour when he…
Read MoreATV Driver Killed in Miami-Dade Hit-and-Run
A person was killed in Miami-Dade while riding an ATV on Sunday night. NBCMiami.com reports that the crash involved a silver KIA sedan and a Yamaha ATV, and occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the vicinity of Southwest 40th Street near Southwest 94th Avenue. The collision threw the driver of the ATV from the vehicle, killing the…
Read MoreOne Dead Following Head-On Collision on State Road 471
A head-on collision left one person dead Sunday morning.ClickOrlando.com reports that the crash occurred at about 11:00pm at State Road 471 and State Road 50. Florida Highway Patrol says that a 27-year-old man from Tampa was driving north on SR-471 when he crossed into oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass a vehicle that was…
Read MoreTwo Hospitalized Following Boat’s Collision With Draw Bridge
Two people were hospitalized following a boat crash on the Ortega River Friday night. News4Jax.com reports that six people were on board the boat when it attempted to cross under the Ortega Bridge as the draw bridge was coming down. Apparently, as the boat’s driver attempted to cross under the bridge the boat did not…
Read More13 Hospitalized Following Serious Head-On Crash
A serious crash between a van and a pickup truck has left over a dozen people hospitalized, several with serious injuries. Head-on crash closes State Road 82 in Collier County https://t.co/UA23ecuWDp — Naples Daily News (@ndn) September 25, 2020 Winknews.com reports that the crash occurred in Collier County on SR-82 at about 6:40 a.m. on…
Read MoreTwo Teens Killed in Serious Crash after Reportedly Running Red Light
Two Florida teens were killed in a serious crash in Riverview, Florida yesterday. Patch.com reports that the crash occurred Wednesday in Riverview, Hillsborough County. An 18-year-old was driving a Honda on Valley Dale Drive and reportedly ran a red light, crossing the intersection at Progressive Boulevard. As the Honda ran the red light it stuck a…
Read MoreFlorida Officials to Charge Boater Who Struck Diver on Thanksgiving 2019
On Thanksgiving Day 2019 a serious boating accident off the coast of Palm Beach left one man severely injured. Now, Florida authorities are charging the vessel’s pilot with boating violations. PalmBeachPost.com reports that the accident occurred when 31-year-old Daniel W. Stanton II of Palm Beach was piloting a 36-foot Yellowfin southbound when he struck 24-year-old…
Read MoreLisa White Remains in Critical Condition Following Sunday’s Tragic Car Crash
On Sunday, a serious crash killed Captain Tyrone White Sr. of the Miami-Dade police. The crash left two other people injured, including Captain White’s wife Lisa, who remains in critical condition. NBC Boston reports that Lisa White was driving a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with Captain White in the passenger seat on Sunday afternoon. As the…
Read MoreWhat Questions Should You Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are injured in an accident, you have options for collecting compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and related expenses. One of those options is accepting an insurance settlement. Another is filing a personal injury claim. Which option is most suitable for your needs is dependent on several factors – all of which a…
Read MoreThe Latest Regarding The Car Crash Death of Miami-Dade Police Captain
Yesterday we blogged about the tragic death of Captain Tyrone White Sr. of the Miami-Dade Police. At the time of the blog, the details surrounding the crash were not clear. Now, authorities are releasing more information. I’m extremely saddened after learning of the passing of MDPD Captain Tyrone White earlier today as a result of…
Read MoreSerious Car Crash Claims Life of Miami-Dade Police Captain
A serious car crash on Sunday left a Miami-Dade police captain dead and two other people injured. NBC Miami reports that the crash occurred in Cooper City at about 1:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the 11800 block of Griffin Road. Though authorities have not said exactly what happened during the crash, the report indicates…
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