THE VILLAGES, FL – Authorities said an alleged drunk driver is now facing charges over a fatal 2023 accident in The Villages, according to the Ocala StarBanner. 56-year-old Gerald Antonio Palomba was arrested for the incident that happened in the area of County Road 42 and Belle Meade Circle. He…
Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
News: Damage from Hurricane Helene results in $657M in insurance losses in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Damage from the effects of Hurricane Helene has resulted in an estimated $657 million in insurance losses in Florida so far, according to a WUWF report. Data from Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation showed that the losses increased to that total on Tuesday, up from $507 million…
News: Tree toppled by Hurricane Helene crashes through school bus window in Seminole County
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL – A student in Seminole County narrowly escaped injury following an accident Friday morning caused by the destructive force of Hurricane Helene. WOFL reported details of the incident and spoke with the 8th grader about what happened. He was riding on a school bus headed for Teague…
Here’s What Happens After a Bike Crash
Following a bicycle accident with a car, call 911 immediately to report the occurrence and obtain any necessary medical assistance. After experiencing something like this, you may feel shocked and find it difficult to plan your next course of action. However, the steps you take immediately after the accident are…
News: Passenger killed when highway sign falls on car on I-4 during Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, FL – A traffic fatality in the Tampa area last week was linked to the effects of Hurricane Helene, according to the Miami Herald. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident occurred Thursday night along Interstate 4 near Ybor City at about 7:49 p.m. The FHP said a 61-year-old…
6 Ways a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You in Florida
Car accidents can be extremely stressful, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. Navigating the aftermath of a Florida car accident can be difficult, particularly when dealing with insurance companies and legal proceedings. A Florida Car Accident Lawyer can be quite helpful in this situation. Following a car…
News: Hernando County dealing with extensive damage in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – People in many parts of Florida are now dealing with the damage and flooding left behind by Hurricane Helene, and the Hernando Sun reported on the impact of the storm in that particular region. The county was hit hard by the hurricane, with the storm surge…
Former South Florida Physician Found Liable for Medical Malpractice in Baby’s Circumcision Tied to 6 Other Patient Deaths | West Palm Beach Medical Malpractice Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A former Florida physician, who was found liable for $100 million in August in a medical negligence case involving an infant’s mishandled circumcision, has been linked to several mismanaged procedures, including 6 patient fatalities. On August 27, a Palm Beach County jury awarded the child’s parents $100 million after they…
News: Collision in Citrus Park leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured
CITRUS PARK, NJ – The Florida Highway Patrol said two cars were involved in a deadly collision in Hernando County on Tuesday. WKMG reported details of the wreck, which occurred on Citrus Way near Kensington Road in Citrus Park. The FHP’s investigation found that the driver of a Hyundai Elantra…
News: Motorcycle rider dies after hitting curb, pole in Land O’Lakes
LAND O’LAKES, FL – An accident in Pasco County claimed the life of a 22-year-old motorcycle rider on Sunday morning. According to Pasco News Online, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene on Bell Lake Road near Collier Parkway at about 11:10 a.m. The FHP said a man lost…