Personal Injury
27-Year-Old Man Killed in Haulover Inlet Boat Crash
A boat crash on Thursday resulted in a man being ejected from the vessel and going missing. Now, authorities have found the body of the missing victim, and have arrested the driver of the boat that crashed. NBCMiami.com reports that authorities took 53-year-old Dean Sealey into custody at approximately 3:00 a.m. Friday morning in the area…
Read MoreOne Dead in Explosive Multi-Car Crash
A serious car crash in SW Miami-Dade has left one person dead. NBCMiami.com reports that the crash occurred at approximately 9:30 AM on Friday morning, near the intersection of US 1 and Southwest 232nd Street. The crash involved three vehicles and resulted in one of the vehicles being pushed into a light pole and catching…
Read MoreDespite Rule Changes Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Claims Another Life in Miami
Another person has died in Miami while receiving a popular Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic surgery procedure. Metro.co.uk reports that 46-year-old New York native Gia Romualdo-Rodriguez traveled to Miami to undergo multiple cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast enhancements and a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. As Dr. Stephanie Stover worked on Romualdo-Rodriguez at the Xiluet clinic in…
Read MoreInfant Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Miami-Dade
An infant has died following a car crash involving multiple vehicles. NBC Miami reports that the crash occurred in the vicinity of Golden Glades, near the 15700 block of Northwest 2nd Avenue. Multiple vehicles were involved in a series of crashes that seriously injured the 20-day old infant. Rescue workers attempted to save the infant’s life…
Read MoreFort Lauderdale Woman Tragically Dies in Miami-Dade Boat Crash
A South Florida woman was killed in a boat crash in the waters of Miami-Dade over the weekend. MiamiHerald.com reports that the victim was 28-year-old Claudia C. Contreras. Contreras died on Sunday night when she was riding in a boat that struck a mile marker in the Intracoastal in Miami-Dade. Apparently, at least three other people…
Read MoreTravelers Question Safety Of Road Where Tractor Trailer Killed Two Young Floridians
Last week we blogged about a tragic Jacksonville-area crash that cost the lives of two young Floridians. Hannah Krajewski was driving a Kia Optima when the big rig struck a concrete barrier in the area of Lem Turner Road off-ramp and then struck the Kia, killing Krajewski and her 23-year-old passenger. Hannah Krajewski, 21, was…
Read MoreNew Research Indicates Even Mild Traumatic Brain Injury May Have Long Lasting Effects
New research indicates that even mild concussions may lead to serious long-lasting effects in the brain and may even play a role in the development of dementia-related diseases. TechnologyNetworks.com reports that the research, out of the University of Virginia school of Medicine, suggests that after concussion and other traumatic brain injury (TBI) the brain may experience…
Read MoreCelebrity Chef Aaron Grissom Dies Following Serious Motorcycle Crash
The culinary world is mourning the loss of one of its own after celebrity chef Aaron Grissom passed away in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. Former “Top Chef” contestant Aaron Grissom has died after a traffic accident, authorities say. He was 34. https://t.co/8ge6rajgBc — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) September 12, 2020 NBCMiami.com reports that…
Read MoreAuthorities Medevac 19-Year-Old Woman After Crash involving School Bus
A serious crash involving a school bus Friday left one teenage woman hospitalized in serious condition. BREAKING: We’re on the scene of a school bus crash with kids on board in Charlotte County. Crash is at U.S. 41 and Twin Lakes Drive. Live updates ahead at 4 PM. #winknews pic.twitter.com/crBE8Cv48X — Amanda Hall (@AmandaHallWINK)…
Read MoreOne Dead After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving County Bus and Ambulance
One person is dead following a three-vehicle crash involving a county bus and an ambulance. WPBF.com reports that the crash occurred last month in Stuart Florida as an ambulance was traveling on SE Velasquez Ave just after 5 PM. As the ambulance crossed the intersection of SE Seville Street a Martin County transit bus struck it, t-boning…
Read MoreAward Winning Personal Injury Lawyer Jack Hickey
John (Jack) Hickey is an award-winning lawyer with years of experience both inside and outside of the courtroom. Fewer than 1% of the attorneys in Florida are board-certified. Mr. Hickey is double, both in civil trial and admiralty and maritime law. Watch the short video below to learn more about our founding attorney’s awards and…
Read MoreStudy: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Can Cause Ongoing Sleep and Fatigue Issues
A newly released study indicates that the effects of even mild traumatic brain (mTBI) injury can involve interrupted sleep and ongoing fatigue. HCPLive.com reports that Simon Berg Saksvik of the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, led a team that studied the effects of mTBI, and compared people who had suffered mTBI with people…
Read MoreFour Dead and One In Critical Condition Following Wrong-Way Collision in Osceola County
A serious crash in Osceola County has left four people dead and one child in critical condition. ClickOrlando.com reports that the crash occurred on Saturday as a car was traveling in a southbound lane on North Kenansville Road near Bavar Road. The car veered into the northbound lane, colliding with a pickup truck which was…
Read MoreSerious Crash Involving Publix Tractor-Trailer Leaves One Person Hospitalized
A Florida woman was seriously injured in a crash involving a tractor-trailer earlier this week, in a collision that left her car pinned under the big rig. #Crash 9 W Beachline. All lanes of 528 Westbound shutdown. Car vs Semi. One female patient transported to ORMC as a trauma alert. @FHPOrlando on scene. pic.twitter.com/gLPZmp9A8o —…
Read MoreStatutes Of Limitations Apply Despite Potential Court Logjams
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the shutdown of virtually every aspect of society. While many sectors are beginning to open up, Florida’s court system is operating at reduced capacity. WFLX.com reports that Florida’s courts are facing a logjam, with a massive number of pending cases expected to grow into next summer. The WFLX.com article details…
Read MoreReport: Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company CEO Charged Following Boat Crash
Authorities say that on December 31, 2020, Daniel Towriss was piloting a 42-foot boat in the area of Port Everglades when he struck a jetty at high speed. The crash ejected the vessel’s three passengers, including Jarret and Lauren Silagyi, who both suffered serious injuries. Now, authorities are charging Towriss with five misdemeanor criminal charges,…
Read MoreHorrific Personal Watercraft Crash Leaves Father and Daughter Seriously Injured
A father and daughter were seriously injured in a personal watercraft crash last month, causing some to call for further regulation of the watercraft. NWFDailyNews.com reports that a group of 6 personal watercraft were on a guided tour of Poquito Bayou in Okaloosa County when one of the group crashed into a craft occupied by…
Read MoreFlorida Driver Sought After Leaving The Scene of Crash Involving School Bus
Okalossa authorities are searching for an SUV driver who fled the scene of a 4-vehicle crash involving a school bus. NWFDailyNews.com reports that the crash occurred at approximately 6:45 am Monday when a person driving an SUV crashed into two vehicles and a school bus. The SUV first struck a car driven by a 16-year-old teenage…
Read MoreReport: One Dead Following Miami Personal Watercraft Crash
A man is dead following a personal watercraft crash in Miami over the weekend. WSVN.com reports that the man died after he crashed a Sea-Doo into the Miami Marine Stadium Saturday evening. A witness to the crash told WSVN that the crash was “crazy,” saying “We heard a loud bang, so we went over there, and…
Read MoreFaulty Tennis Court Construction Results in Serious Cruise Passenger Knee Injury
When designing a vessel as complex as a cruise ship, engineers and other designers must take every aspect of the ship’s potential hazards into account. Especially as it relates to those areas that passengers will use, a good design will limit and even eliminate possible sources of danger. Cruise companies still have a lot to…
Read MoreNorwegian Cruise Line Faulty Stairwell Design Causes Fractured Arm
Earlier this week we blogged about a complaint that we filed on behalf of a Norwegian Cruise Lines passengers who was injured on the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship due to faulty stairwell design. But the Getaway is not the only Norwegian ship that suffers from hazardous stairwells. Below, we present an excerpt of a lawsuit we filed on…
Read MorePoorly Designed Glass Entryway Poses Hazard To Travelers – Results In Multiple Injuries
Continuing with yesterday’s theme of faulty cruise ship design, today we look at the case of a poorly designed cruise ship arcade which employs glass that is difficult for passengers to see. Entrances of this type can present a significant hazard to passengers because, without proper warning, people can walk directly into the glass at full…
Read MoreFaulty Cruise Ship Stairwell Design Results in Life-Altering Passenger Injury
Many travel industry experts have described cruise ships as floating cities. The comparison between cruise ships and cities is appropriate in many respects: they both house thousands of people and can provide for their every need for a theoretically unlimited period of time. And like cities, cruise ship design is paramount for the safety of those who…
Read MoreSlippery Tile Near The Royal Caribbean Windjammer Buffet Leads To Fall and Broken Wrist
Today we take a look at another lawsuit that Hickey Law Firm, P.A. has filed against a cruise company, this time Royal Caribbean. Practically every Royal Caribbean fan is familiar with the company’s famous Windjammer buffet, where thousands of passengers go to eat daily. One of our clients was seriously injured in the buffet area…
Read MoreHeavy Object Falls On Woman’s Head and Traps Her Due to Cruise Line Negligence
Because Carnival failed to secure the area properly under the circumstances, on May 26, 2019, one of the metal panels in the public restroom was loose and fell. At approximately 3:00pm, [The Plaintiff] was in a public restroom on Deck 5 of the Carnival Sunshine by the casino. While in the facility, [The Plaintiff] heard a…
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