Tag Archive | "Wrongful Death"
Bankruptcy Issue Highlights Law Regarding Damages for Intentional Harm
When someone files for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, that generally means that his or her debts will be discharged, or wiped out, after the assets have been liquidated and the case is closed. However, federal law, which governs the bankruptcy process, dictates that certain types of debts cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy. One of [...]
Continue reading...Fatal Miami Motorcycle Accident Leads to One Fatality, One Serious Injury
Monday, June 14, 2010
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Motorcycles are a constant presence on the roads in Miami and in all of Florida, and while most drivers understand that they need to watch for them at all times, all it takes is one second for disaster to result when motorcycles and larger vehicles collide. Tragically, that appears to be what took place on [...]
Continue reading...Miami Motorcycle Accident Leads to One Fatality, One Serious Injury
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Anyone who drives a motorcycle in Florida understands that there are risks involved, and while intersections are dangerous for anyone who’s in any type of vehicle, they are particularly hazardous for those on two wheels. This is because those driving motorcycles are totally exposed to the pavement and vehicles around them when something goes wrong. [...]
Continue reading...Florida DUI Accident Brings Dram Shop Act to Light
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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When someone is injured or worse in a Florida DUI accident, there are several forms of liability that could arise. First and foremost, the driver in the accident who had been drinking can face multiple criminal charges for his or her conduct. Secondly, the alleged drunk driver could also face substantial civil liability for his [...]
Continue reading...Multiple-Vehicle Accident Kills Pedestrian
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Pedestrians face risks every time they take to the streets and share space with moving vehicles. Unfortunately, when someone traveling on foot becomes entangled in an auto accident, the results can be tragic. Sadly, this appears to be what occurred with a multiple-vehicle crash last night in which a pedestrian was killed after being struck [...]
Continue reading...Early Morning Crash Leaves Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Injured
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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When one-car accidents occur at 1 a.m., it almost automatically gives rise to suspicion that alcohol was involved. This is especially true when such an accident occurs on a holiday such as St. Patrick’s Day. To be fair, though, the crash that occurred this morning in Fort Pierce has not been fully investigated by police [...]
Continue reading...SUV Involved in Hit-and-Run Crash Found
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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The most difficult aspect of any hit-and-run crash is identifying the driver who left the scene of the accident. Many times, the driver is eventually apprehended after police locate the vehicle that was involved in a crash, as it usually sustains heavy damage that cannot be concealed quickly. That appears to be what occurred yesterday [...]
Continue reading...Crash Between Car and Ambulance Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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We have all been taught that when we see any sort of emergency vehicle moving through the streets at high speeds and with its sirens blaring that we’re supposed to pull to the side of the road and basically yield the right-of-way. If anyone for whatever reason fails to adhere to that norm, the results [...]
Continue reading...One Killed, Three Injured in Crash on Seven-Mile Bridge
Friday, February 19, 2010
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Auto accidents of any type are extremely dangerous, but they are particularly perilous when they occur on a bridge. Obviously, those near a collision on a bridge have nowhere to go for an escape, and it’s often that we hear about these sorts of accidents involving multiple vehicles. Tragically, that appears to be when occurred [...]
Continue reading...Three Children Ejected in SUV Rollover Crash
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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SUV’s have long been thought of as some of the safest and most durable vehicles available on the market. That’s one of the reasons that they sold at such a high volume for so many years. However, countless studies and statistics have been compiled that indicate that one of the biggest problems with SUV’s is [...]
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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