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News: Motorcyclist, 36, dies after colliding with car on Interstate 75

MARION COUNTY, FL – An accident in Marion County on Monday afternoon left a motorcyclist dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A report by the Ocala News said the accident happened as the motorcyclist was driving along Interstate 75 shortly before 5 p.m.  State troopers said the man was…

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What is Worker’s Comp Immunity? | Florida Construction Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton

Accidents at work can cause severe injuries or even death. All employers in Florida with four or more employees are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. No matter how many employees are currently working, construction companies in Florida are obligated to offer this insurance to every employee. This…

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Pasco County woman fatally struck by trailer at Ginnie Springs

HIGH SPRINGS, FL – State troopers said a woman was killed in an accident at Ginnie Springs on Friday night, according to the Gainesville Sun. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the victim was a 45-year-old resident of Holiday in Pasco County.  An investigation indicated that she was standing in…

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News: Motorcycle accident in Dunnellon leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

DUNNELLON, FL –  The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcycle accident in Marion County Sunday night left one person dead and another injured. A report by WKMG states that the crash occurred on County Road 484 near San Miguel Boulevard in Dunnellon. An investigation by the FHP indicated that a…

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Beware Defective Elevators | Florida Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton

Do we handle injury cases involving elevators? You Bet! While there are not as many injury cases resulting from elevator incidents as cars, motorcycles, or trucks, there are still plenty of injuries that arise every year from these types of accidents. In fact, about 17,000 people every year suffer injuries…

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1 dead, 2 injured in collision between car and pickup on US 441

LEESBURG, FL – A collision in Leesburg last week left one person dead and two others injured, according to police. A report by the Leesburg News states that the accident happened on U.S. Highway 441 at Perkins Street on Wednesday morning. Investigators said the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet sedan…

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3 Things NOT to Do After a Motorcycle Accident | Florida Motorcycle Crash Lawyers Whittel & Melton

Preliminary data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that already in 2023 Florida has seen 3,863 motorcycle crashes resulting in 219 deaths and 3,341 injuries. In 2022, Florida saw 9,153 total motorcycle crashes resulting in 590 fatalities and 7,863 injuries. These staggering statistics tell us…

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News: Multi-vehicle crash in The Villages sends 2 drivers to hospital

THE VILLAGES, FL – Two drivers were sent to the hospital following a collision in The Villages on Wednesday afternoon, the Villages-News reports. Authorities responded to the scene in the area of County Road 466 and Belvedere Boulevard near The Villages Charter School. According to Florida Highway Patrol investigators, an…

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News: Accident in northeast Ocala kills 66-year-old motorcyclist

OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in northeast Ocala last week, Ocala-News.com reports. The motorcyclist was riding eastbound on State Road 326 on the  morning of May 17 when the incident occurred at about 10:55 a.m.  According to…

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News: Driver of semi-truck charged with DUI after crash on Interstate 75

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – Authorities said a driver was arrested in connection with an accident in Alachua County on Saturday morning, the Gainesville Sun reports. The incident happened along Interstate 75 southbound near mile marker 403 at 8:40 a.m.  The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a semi-truck with…

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