With back to school season here it is important to address the driving challenges this brings, such as more congestion near schools and in neighborhoods, more yellow school buses on the roadways, more kids and parents walking, and just the added need to exercise a bit more caution. New teen…
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Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Companies in Alabama Crash that Killed 10 | Florida Truck Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
The driver of a girls home van involved in an Alabama interstate crash that killed eight children has filed a lawsuit against trucking companies in California and Georgia as well as another driver, according to reports. The federal lawsuit is seeking an unspecified amount of money and involves the director…
Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges from 1974 | Florida Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 91, has been accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy in Massachusetts in June of 1974, making him the highest ranking church official to face charges of this nature. He was charged Wednesday with three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child over the…
Florida Hospital CEO Killed in Jet Ski Accident in Palm Beach | Florida Boating Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The CEO of UF Health Jacksonville, 56, was pronounced dead Saturday following an accident on a personal watercraft. Reports indicate that the man was flung from the jet ski he was riding in Palm Beach Inlet. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the man was found in…
10-Year-Old Struck and Killed by Car While Riding Bicycle Near Kissimmee | Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A 10-year-old girl was struck by a car and killed while riding her bike Wednesday night across U.S. 192 near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Reports show that the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. when several children crossed the highway, failing to use an intersection or a crosswalk.…
Johnson & Johnson Recalling 5 Sunscreens Due to Risk of Cancer | Florida Class Action Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Johnson & Johnson confirmed yesterday that they are recalling five sunscreen products after samples of these products were found to contain small amounts of benzene, which is a chemical that has been linked to cancer with repeated use. What Do You Need To Know? The products in question are packaged…
Boy Killed on Water Park Ride, 3 Others Injured | Florida Theme Park and Water Park Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
An 11-year-old boy was killed Sunday and three others suffered injuries on a water ride while visiting Adventureland Park in Altoona, Iowa. According to reports, one child remains in critical condition and two others suffered minor injuries at the water park. Here is a breakdown of what police believe happened:…
Avoid Injuries This Fourth of July | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
July Fourth weekend is upon us and there may be no better way to spend the summer holiday than surrounded by your family and friends taking in fireworks, grilling, swimming, or even boating in one of Florida’s abundant waterways. As most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, this year’s Fourth of…
What Happens If an Injury Victim Passes Before Their Lawsuit is Finalized?
The sad truth is that some accident victims do not make it through to see their legal suit finished. This often happens when their injuries were so severe that they could not make it through the legal process to make a recovery. So, what happens if an injury victim passes…
9 Dead, 150 More Still Unaccounted for in Surfside Condo Collapse | Miami Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers Whittel & Melton
On Thursday, a partial collapse of a Champlain Towers South, a condo building in Surfside, Florida, occurred that is currently under investigation. The 12-story building resulted in multiple deaths and at least 150 more people missing. First responders and firefighters are conducting a search and rescue mission for all survivors…