A 33-year old woman recently filed suit against Volusia County to receive compensation for the injuries she suffered when a county worker hit her with a Volusia County Beach Patrol pickup truck. In the accident, the woman suffered broken ribs, facial fractures, and hearing loss. The accident occurred last month when the woman was lying [...]
Law enforcement authorities in Lakeline, Florida reported that a hit-an-run accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. this morning on Winter Lake road at Reynolds road. Following the accident, the roads remained open and authorities have not yet released details about the incident. The accident was one of two reported traffic incidents in Lakeline this morning. Authorities [...]
When you are attacked and feel as though you or your loved one may be in danger, it is an extremely frightening experience. Compounding the fear and anxiety are the numerous questions and confusion surrounding the legality of self defense: if you defend yourself, will you find yourself on the receiving end of a lawsuit [...]
A twin engine Cessna took off from a Florida airport shortly before noon on Friday afternoon. Minutes after take-off, the plane began to run into trouble. The plane came down and crashed into the ground. In the process of crashing, the plane struck a house in the middle, cutting it into two separate pieces. The [...]
A toxic tort is essentially a product liability case; it is filed against the parties who are responsible for the manufacture and distribution of chemicals which have caused an injury. Most commonly, the chemicals responsible for these injuries are occupational chemicals, although occasionally pharmaceutical products may result in a toxic tort, as may environmental hazards. [...]
When we put our children into the hands of a caretaker, we trust them with the most valuable thing in our lives, and we expect them to uphold the highest level of responsibility. Although the common saying goes, “Never shake a baby”, sometimes, perhaps out of anger, frustration, stress, or out of a sheer lack [...]
A 62 year-old motorcycle rider from Mulberry is in critical condition following a motorcycle accident. While stopped, the man was hit from behind by a 17 year-old. The man was thrown from the motorcycle. Emergency officials responded and took the man to St. Joseph's Hospital. An investigation is on-going in to this accident. Charges may [...]
Whiplash is a non-medical term for a head and neck injury that occurs when the head is “whipped” forward, causing the neck muscles to be stretched beyond their normal range of motion. This results in pain, difficulty moving, and tenderness. The most common cause of whiplash is automobile accidents, although it can also occur in [...]
Date rape is a major problem for both young women and men, and the consequences, both emotionally and physically, can be devastating. In the majority of date rapes that occur, the victim knew the attacker either as a boy/girlfriend, platonic friend, or acquaintance. If you have been the victim of a date rape, contact your [...]
A crash that occurred early Tuesday morning just before 4:00 a.m. is being investigated. Authorities believe that alcohol was a likely factor in the accident. The accident involved two men who were riding in a silver Honda. When the accident happened, both individuals in the silver Honda were not wearing seatbelts. Both men were ejected [...]
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