A Tallahassee man is suing a Clearwater miniature golf facility, alleging negligence. The man filed a complaint Nov. 7 in Pinellas Circuit Court against the mini golf business owners, alleging they failed to provide a safe environment for its business invitees. According to the complaint, on Aug. 2, the man…
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and that means family and friends coming together to enjoy food and one another’s company. It is also the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association’s latest “Home Fire Involving Cooking Equipment” report, nearly four times as many home cooking…
Halloween is tomorrow and our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton want everyone to remember to make safety a part of your celebration at home, at a party, or while trick or treating. Please keep the following safety tips in mind for happy Halloween memories: Trick or Treating Safety…
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday in a hit-and-run crash in Daytona Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at the intersection of 13th Street and San Jose Boulevard at about 5:10 p.m. Troopers said the crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The motorcyclist died…
A Broward County woman is suing Hyatt, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries in the shower. The woman filed a complaint Sept. 28 in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Florida Orange County against Hyatt Corporation alleging they failed to use ordinary care to maintain their premises in a…
Florida lawmakers are discussing a potential law that would make helmets mandatory for motorcycle riders under 21. Sen. Keith Perry’s (R-Gainesville) bill would change the helmet exemption from 16 to 21. Under the change, drivers over 21 must have an insurance policy for at least $10,000 to ride without a…
A 2-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon after he wandered into the pool at his Westside home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The boy’s father and stepmother were with him at the home. The boy’s father went to check on the boy Saturday afternoon, thinking the toddler was asleep in…
The Volusia County Sheriff was injured in a crash while riding a bicycle Friday morning. Authorities said his bike was hit by a pickup truck in the 4900 block of South Peninsula Drive. It happened just before 9 a.m. The driver of the truck, who remained at the scene, was…
A woman is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. for alleged negligence. The woman filed a complaint on Aug. 3 in the Orange County Circuit Court, alleging that the Disney failed to follow applicable safety guidelines and regulations. According to the complaint, the woman alleges that she was…
A Stuart couple was hospitalized this week after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while running a generator in their home, according to the Martin County Health Department. The couple was brought to a hospital Tuesday after complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain. They remain in the hospital, the health…