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Charges Filed Against Driver in Deadly Crash Last May
When auto accidents occur, it can take some time for investigators to come to a conclusion as to what led to the incident. Such appears to be the case with an auto accident that occurred in May of last year in which a driver’s passenger was killed in a one-car crash. Almost one year later, [...]
Continue reading...Child Dies in Four-Vehicle Accident
5. April 2010
When anyone is killed in an auto accident, it’s a tragedy for the family who lost someone they loved. For whatever reason, the situation seems particularly sad when the person killed in an accident is a small child, as was unfortunately the case with a four-vehicle collision that occurred over the weekend. The crash in [...]
Continue reading...Crash on I-95 Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
26. March 2010
When auto accidents occur, they can unfold so quickly that people do not have time to realize what’s happening around them. This is especially true on highways, where speeds are increased and traffic can lead to additional damage beyond the first impact or mistake. Tragically, that appears to be what occurred this morning on I-95 [...]
Continue reading...Update: Man Involved in November Fatal Crash Arrested
5. March 2010
When auto accidents occur, they often prompt investigations so that authorities can obtain an accurate idea of what occurred. That appears to have been the case with a horrible crash that took place in November, where one person was killed and four others were injured. An arrest warrant was issued for a man recently, and [...]
Continue reading...Woman Killed When Car Jumps Curb
14. December 2009
Parking lots in crowded shopping/commercial areas are often teeming with activity that includes multiple moving vehicles and countless pedestrians. Generally, those behind the wheel are expected to move slowly in order to properly avoid any potential dangers that could arise. Unfortunately, that’s not always what occurs, and tragically, one woman paid the ultimate price for [...]
Continue reading...Pedestrian in Davie Struck and Killed by SUV
7. December 2009
Pedestrians face danger and risk every time they hit the streets, particularly at night when visibility is not what it is during the day. Unfortunately, pedestrians have almost no protection against mistakes made by those in moving vehicles, and the results of any mishap can be deadly. Tragically, a man in Davie paid the ultimate [...]
Continue reading...Update: Man Killed on Drawbridge Not the First
25. November 2009
We posted yesterday about a tragic loss of life that occurred on a local drawbridge when a man was caught on foot as the bridge was raised, ultimately falling to his death. The story has been updated with questions from the man’s family, and new facts have come to light that show how this person [...]
Continue reading...Man Stuck on Drawbridge Falls to Death
24. November 2009
Drawbridges are quite common in Florida given the seemingly endless list of bodies of water and tributaries the flow through the area. While these contraptions offer convenience for both land and sea traffic, there are dangers involved with their use. Tragically, one area man paid the ultimate price for being stuck on a drawbridge as [...]
Continue reading...Hit-and-Run Kills Hollywood Woman
21. August 2009
When a hit-and-run accident occurs at an hour where there are few if any witnesses, the biggest challenge presented to police is identifying the driver responsible for the incident. Tragically, that appears to be the case in regards to a Hollywood woman who was struck and killed this morning as she attempted to cross [...]
Continue reading...How Wrongful Death Damages Are Calculated
3. June 2009
When someone is killed due to the negligence or recklessness of another, it’s obviously a tragedy for the family and friends of the victim of the conduct in question. One of the most difficult aspects of the aftermath of such an occurrence is dealing with the legal issues that surround the situation while simultaneously [...]
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8. April 2010
Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death