If you have never traveled abroad and are planning a trip soon, there are probably many questions going through your brain. Luck for you, our personal injury attorneys at Whittel & Melton are well versed in international holidays and we have some great non-injury-related tips that can help your trip…
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News: Child injured in school bus vs. sedan crash at Ocala intersection
MARION COUNTY, FL – A 12-year-old child was hurt Wednesday afternoon, January 22, in Ocala when the vehicle they were traveling in was rear-ended by a school bus, reports WCJB. The incident occurred in the right-turn lane of Southwest 60th Avenue, prompting an emergency response shortly after 4:30 p.m. Florida…
News: 1 dead after train collides with car at railroad crossing in Citra
CITRA, FL – A crash in Marion County involving a train and a passenger vehicle left one person dead on Sunday morning, according to a WCJB report. It occurred in Citra, in the area of NE 175th Street Road east of U.S. 301. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the…
Why You Should Hire a Curious Lawyer
You should choose your lawyer carefully, just like you would with a contractor or financial advisor. In addition to disclosing private information, you will be putting your trust in their legal counsel and their abilities to help you get through a difficult circumstance that you are unable to manage on…
News: 1 dead, 2 injured in fiery crash at intersection in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, FL – Two vehicles were involved in a deadly crash at an intersection in Sumter County on Friday night, WESH reported. The Florida Highway Patrol was called to the area of County Road 475 and State Road 44 after the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. The FHP’s…
News: Suspect in custody in connection with Lake County hit-and-run
LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol has made an arrest in the case of a collision that killed a motorist in Lake County on Jan. 13, according to the Leesburg News. The crash happened on US-27 at Margaux Drive shortly before 7 p.m. According to the FHP, the…
Let’s Lower the Number of Distracted Driving Accidents in 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an essential component of our daily routine. Although there are many advantages to technology improvements, they have also led to an increase in incidences involving distracted driving. Distracted driving is a critical issue that jeopardizes road safety. The bottom line is that cars…
News: Car slams into back of school bus on SW 27th Avenue in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, FL – A car and a school bus were involved in a collision in Marion County on Thursday, First Coast News reported. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the bus driver was heading south on SW 27th Avenue and put on the yellow flashing lights while slowing down…
Driver of disabled vehicle struck and killed in hit-and-run on U.S. 27
LAKE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred Monday evening in Lake County. A report by WKMG states that a 37-year-old Auburndale man was killed in the crash on US-27 at Margaux Drive shortly before 7 p.m. According to the FHP, the…
News: Altoona woman dies in collision with dump truck on County Road 439
LAKE COUNTY, FL – Authorities were called to a fatal crash involving a sedan and a dump truck in Lake County on Tuesday morning, WESH reported. The accident happened at about 8:23 a.m. on County Road 439 near County Road 44A. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the driver of…