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9-year-old Injured in Hit and Run

Posted: September 9th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

A hit and run accident has left a 9-year-old boy injured when a car struck him and failed to stop on Thursday night. According to Coral Gables Police Officer Kelly Denham, the boy, accompanied by his father, had been riding his bicycle in the 1100 block of South Greenway Drive at the time of the accident. The boy got off his bike in order to look at a sign when … Read More »

Cyclist Victim of Hit and Run Dies

Posted: September 2nd, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

A hit and run is always tragic, but it’s even more tragic when someone dies. With no witnesses, it can be very difficult to find out who actually committed the crime. Often the police turn to the media to spread the word about the incident and get leads. Hopefully they will receive some for a fatal hit and run that happened in Fort Lauderdale. A man was riding a bicycle … Read More »

T-Bone Accidents are Dangerous

Posted: August 26th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

The type of accident most people fear is the head-on collision, but a t-bone accident can be even worse. This kind of accident happens when a front of a vehicle crashes directly into the side of another. It is very common in intersection accidents. For the person running head-on, seat belts and air bags can help a lot, but the people in the other vehicle can get injured or killed … Read More »

Ceiling Collapses in Minneapolis Concert Hall

Posted: August 19th, 2015 | Categories: In The News

Picture yourself playing at a rock concert. We know the expression “bring the house down” means to put on a very entertaining show, but when this happens literally it’s no fun at all. Musicians at a famous music hall in Minneapolis had this happen in the middle of their set. 750 people had gathered to see the band Theory of a Deadman play at First Avenue. In the middle of … Read More »

Emergency Vehicles Crash into Each Other

Posted: August 12th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

Rescue vehicle drivers receive special training in how to move through traffic and which traffic rules they can violate as they move through the city. But what happens when two emergency vehicles meet up at the same time on their way to problem? Sometimes they crash. That’s what happened in today’s story. Officials are unsure about what caused the crash. What we do know is that an ambulance, a fire … Read More »

Boat Crashes into Seven Mile Bridge, Six Injured

Posted: August 5th, 2015 | Categories: In The News

It’s summertime, and in Miami that means it’s boating time. Boats are very useful and great for recreation, but most people don’t have the same experience driving a boat like they do with a car. On a busy boating season, it can be like a bunch of teens out on the water. One wrong move and a terrible crash can happen. Six people were injured after a boater misjudged where … Read More »

Man with Ankle Monitor Flees Scene of Accident

Posted: July 29th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

One of the worst things that you can do when you’re involved in an accident is leave the scene. That generally adds a boatload of ramifications to your case, and usually none of the outcomes are very good. When that scene happens to be a crowded bus stop, the situation can have injuries and more. That’s just what happened at a bus stop not too long ago. Two people were … Read More »

Child Loses Hand in Firework Accident

Posted: July 22nd, 2015 | Categories: In The News, Personal Injury

Kids are cruel. Sometimes, they don’t think about the consequences of something before they do it, landing others to a lot more pain and suffering than was originally anticipated. This was just the case for Javonte McNair of Ft. Lauderdale. Javonte was riding on his bike, going to a friend’s house and otherwise enjoying the day. Some of the kids decided that it would be an excellent time to throw … Read More »

Rollover on SR826 Northbound

Posted: July 15th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

Work offers quite a number of trials and tribulations during the day. There might be the boss that makes you mad or the coworker that doesn’t know what they’re doing, or even the client who just doesn’t agree with you. That’s all part of the normal scheme of things. In most cases, the ride home is the time to decompress, listen to the evening news, and look forward to the … Read More »

Teen Steals Car for Joyride, Hits Toddler

Posted: July 8th, 2015 | Categories: Car Accident, In The News

Being a teenager can be difficult. Being a teenager without a car can be even more difficult. One teen in St. Petersburg decided to take that boredom into his own hands by taking his mother’s van and going out joyriding. There are distinctive reasons why there are lessons, as an unlicensed teenager might not know all of the rules of the road. Going out joyriding is never recommended, especially when … Read More »

Man Shot in Dog Dispute Dies

Posted: July 3rd, 2015 | Categories: In The News, Personal Injury

Last week we talked about a story that involved a very cranky neighbor, a shooting, and a dog that pooped in the wrong yard. Sadly, the case has gotten worse. The man who was shot in the dog defecation dispute has died in the hospital, despite multiple surgeries. The man was walking his dog in the late evening when he was confronted by the neighbor. The neighbor claims he saw … Read More »

Dog Poop Dispute Leads to Shooting

Posted: June 24th, 2015 | Categories: In The News, Personal Injury

Domestic disputes are another common cause of civil lawsuits. An argument between neighbors could lead to property damage or even physical injury. Sometimes the reasons behind an attack are quite petty, as in today’s case. No one likes to see their neighbor’s dog poop on their lawn, but one man decided it was a justification to shoot someone. The man who was shot has undergone several surgeries, but is expected … Read More »