MARION COUNTY, FL – A crash involving a truck and a minivan in Marion County left two people dead and three others injured, according to the Ocala StarBanner. The vehicles collided Wednesday morning in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near the exit for County Road 318. The Florida Highway…
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Do You Really Need a Lawyer for a Parking Lot Accident? | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Parking lots, those seemingly harmless locations that we all pass through on a regular basis, can occasionally become the setting for unexpected drama. Accidents can and do occur amid the chaos of moving automobiles, people crossing the street, and pushing grocery carts. Accidents that occur in parking lots are sometimes…
News: 2 dead after fleeing driver crashes into utility pole in Waldo
WALDO, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver trying to elude law enforcement authorities was involved in a fatal crash in Alachua County early Saturday morning. The Gainesville Sun reports the incident began when the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office requested the FHP’s help in pursuing a Honda CRV…
Tips for Overcoming Distractions On The Road | Florida Car Accident Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
The open road provides an exciting sense of adventure and freedom, but it also carries several risks, particularly when there are distractions that come into play. Distractions behind the wheel can have disastrous results, whether it is glancing at a text message, fiddling with the radio, or just daydreaming. April is National…
Road Crews Encourage Drivers to Exercise Caution in Work Zones | Florida Car Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
As we travel the busy roads and highways of our daily commute, it is easy to ignore the many construction crews and infrastructure projects that maintain safety and function on our Florida roadways. Work zone accidents claim hundreds of lives each year, highlighting the urgent need for increased knowledge and…
What to Do If You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger | Florida Car Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
It can be extremely stressful to be a passenger in an automobile accident. It is critical to understand what to do in the aftermath to make sure you get the care you need, safeguard your legal rights, and get justly compensated for your injuries. Get Medical Care Right Away The…
News: 6 injured in vehicle crash in eastern Hernando County
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a vehicle crash with multiple injuries on Tuesday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by HCFR at 4:16 p.m., rescue crews were dispatched to the area of Cortez Boulevard and Burwell Road. Three patients were transported by…
News: 1 dead, 4 injured in multi-vehicle accident in Pasco County
DADE CITY, FL – One person died and four others were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash in Pasco County Monday afternoon, according to Pasco News Online. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Mercedes C300 was going north on US-301 north of Rapid River Boulevard when she crossed…
News: Ocala woman, 55, killed when SUV slams into sign, fence and tree
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County Fire Rescue responded to the scene a fatal single-vehicle accident on County Road 328 Thursday morning. According to the Ocala StarBanner, a woman was driving an older model Chevy Blazer westbound shortly before 10:12 a.m. when the vehicle veered…
News: Elderly woman killed in car wreck at Pasco County intersection
PASCO COUNTY, FL – Authorities said a crash in Pasco County last week left an elderly driver dead and another motorist injured. According to Pasco News Online, two vehicles collided in the area of Little Road and San Miguel Drive at about 8 a.m. An investigation indicated that the driver…