Florida Considering “Aaron Cohen Act” to Increase Penalties for Hit and Run Drivers
Updated on October 16, 2013 Florida has been ranked as the number two deadliest state in the nation for accidents involving cyclists, walkers and other pedestrians for several consecutive years. In the year of 2012, Florida recorded at least 70,000 hit-and-run crashes, 17,000 of which resulted in serious injuries and 166 resulting in fatalities. The… read more
Man Topples Boulder in Utah, Sues in Unrelated Injury Case
Updated on October 16, 2023 A video capturing Utah Boy Scout Leader Glenn Taylor toppling an ancient rock formation in a state park recently went viral. In addition to conservationists posting death threats online in response to the video, Taylor faces possible charges from the State of Utah. The video may also be used as… read more
Two Fatalities in Tampa Moped Crash
Updated on October 16, 2023 On Saturday October 5th 2013, a car accident in Tampa left two moped riders dead and a third seriously injured following a hit and run incident, according to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred late Saturday night, just before midnight. FHP troopers stated Cameron Maddox, 19,… read more
Two Tourists Dead after Wave Runner Crashes into Clearwater Tour Boat
Updated on October 16, 2023 On Sunday, September 29th 2013, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators worked to determine what led to a wave runner accident that left two tourists dead. Around 6:10pm, a rented wave runner collided with a double-deck dolphin-watch boat near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge. The wave runner was operated… read more
Clearwater Paramedic Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Updated on October 16, 2023 On Monday, July 8 2013 a tragic motorcycle accident in Clearwater left a Sunstar paramedic dead. 33-year-old Chris Jennings was killed when his motorcycle crashed at the intersection of Keene Road and Gulf to Bay Blvd. According to Clearwater Police reports and various news outlets, Jennings was riding northbound on Keene… read more
How Florida Drivers Can Protect Themselves From PIP Fraud
Updated on October 13, 2023 PIP insurance stands for Personal Injury Protection insurance. In Florida, PIP coverage pays out claims of up to $10,000 in medical expenses and lost wages for each person in a vehicle injured in an accident. Regardless of fault, motorists are required to access the first $10,000 in accident-related costs from their own… read more