GROVELAND, FL – A collision between two vehicles in Lake County on Tuesday afternoon left three people dead, reports the Leesburg News.
The Florida Highway Patrol released details of the incident that occurred in the area of County Road 33 and Bridges Road in Groveland at about 2 p.m.
According to state troopers, the driver of a 2018 Ford Explorer SUV was headed east on Bridges Road and pulled directly into the path of a dump truck.
Following a car accident in Miami early on Saturday morning, rapper 2 Chainz was taken to the hospital.
The hip-hop musician, 46, whose true name is Tauheed K. Epps, was reportedly struck from behind while driving off Interstate 95, resulting in neck injuries.
After the collision, 2 Chainz posted a video to social media that showed him being taken to a hospital on a stretcher and placed into the back of an ambulance. A wrecked Tesla belonging to another motorist involved in the incident can be seen in the footage.
2 Chainz has been released from the hospital with minor injuries. The full details of the crash remain unclear.
The rapper, who was born in Georgia and has six Grammy nominations under his belt with singles including “It’s a Vibe” and “I’m Different,” was in the Miami region for the Art Basel weekend.
Social Media Turned Against You
This article speaks about 2 Chainz sharing details of his accident on social media. Did you know that posting on social media about your car crash or injuries can harm your case for financial compensation?
Social media posts have the potential to be used against you in court, even if they have nothing to do with your accident. Insurance companies and their defense attorneys frequently search social networking sites for information that could be used to weaken or even reject personal injury claims. Investigators and insurance adjusters are out to refute your version of events. They will do everything in their power to get the insurance company to refuse to pay you, including searching social media platforms for content that contradicts your insurance claim.
For example, you might have suffered from multiple broken bones because of car crash. Nevertheless, a picture of you attending a performance online appears to be uninjured and in good health. The crutches that are lying on the floor next to you might not be depicted in the post’s pictures. Even if the post came from a friend’s page that you are tagged in, this can still harm your case because investigators can still access it and use it against you.
The defense may use this image and any related photos to refute your claims of injuries. As a result, the jury or judge may decide that your injuries are not as severe as you allege. Regretfully, this implies that you may forfeit a substantial amount, if not the all, of the money you had hoped to get for medical care and related damages.
Do not share anything on social media regarding your case. All content on the internet is irreversible, including removed postings, as posts can be screenshotted while they are still live. Above all, posts are easily misrepresented by the defense to appear entirely different from what they are.
Avoid being tagged online. Make sure that none of your friends or family members tag you in any pictures or posts, and make sure that your social media accounts are private. You never know who they follow or who their friends are, or if their profiles are public or private. Images and posts discovered on someone else’s account may still be used against you in court.
Stay away from checking yourself into restaurants and other places online. This is like getting tagged in pictures and postings, which can have unfavorable effects. Check-ins could be used by the defense to fabricate evidence that your ailments are minimal and are not preventing you from going out. Continue reading
CITRA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred last month in Marion County.
A WCJB report stated that the incident occurred on US 301 near Citra on the evening of Nov. 29.
According to the FHP, a woman was in the southbound inside lane of the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle in the same lane. She was then hit by multiple other vehicles.
In Citrus County, a long-awaited road project is currently under way.
Inverness’s heavily trafficked US 41 is currently being widened by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Additionally, the project will facilitate traffic entering and leaving Inverness Middle School.
According to an FDOT assessment, traffic on US 41 in that area averaged 18,000 cars per day in 2021.
There are only two lanes on US 41 even with all that traffic. It also really backs up during school hours because there are no turn lanes.
The project, which will see State Road 44 to the south of the Withlacoochee Trail Bridge, expanded to four lanes, has begun work recently.
This also provides the much-needed left turn lane for traffic entering Inverness Middle School from the south.
Traffic flow through the remainder of Inverness should be facilitated by those additional lanes.
Included in the $21.6 million project are new walkways and bike lanes.
It is anticipated to be completed by 2025 summer.
US 41 Known as One of Florida’s Most Dangerous Roads
US Highway 41, popularly known as the Tamiami Trail, connects Tampa and Miami via South Florida and the Everglades. This road, which connects the Gulf Coast cities to the coastal islands and beaches, is heavily congested during the day, especially on weekends when both residents and visitors use it. It also serves as a major business route.
US 41 narrows to two lanes beyond Naples and travels ruler-straight past Florida’s southernmost point. This area is well known for its wildlife encounters, since deer, turtles, and alligators utilize the road to reach their destinations. This road requires drivers to use additional caution because of its heavy traffic, frequent accidents, and areas where vision is restricted.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile accident on US 41, you may face months or perhaps years of difficulties with bills and insurance companies. Accident victims require legal assistance when liability is disputed, insurance companies deny benefits, or a costly litigation that awaits. Our Citrus County Auto Accident Lawyers at Whittel & Melton take care of essential correspondence and phone calls, submit claims, communicate with medical professionals as needed, and negotiate intricate settlements, including multimillion dollar deaths on highways like US 41. Continue reading
CITRUS COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said three people died following a car wreck in Citrus County on Saturday evening.
The Citrus County Chronicle reports the incident occurred on Citrus Avenue near West Marquette Lane at 6:55 p.m.
According to the FHP’s investigation, the driver of a Toyota Tundra was going south on Citrus Avenue and lost control of the vehicle, crossing over the center line. The vehicle collided with a 2011 Buick Regal nearly head-on.
OCALA, FL – A series of crashes resulted in closures of portions of US 441 in Marion County on Thursday night, WCJB reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol said there were three separate accidents on the southbound stretch of the highway between Ocala and Belleview. According to the FHP, one of the incidents caused serious injuries but no information was immediately released on who had been injured.
US 441 south was closed near Southeast 73rd Street while authorities and emergency crews responded to the scene of each wreck.
PORT RICHEY, FL – Police in Port Richey said a driver who may have been impaired was injured in a car wreck last week.
In a Facebook post, police said officers were called to the scene Dec. 1 at the intersection of US 19 and Grand Boulevard at about 1 a.m.
A preliminary investigation indicated a 24-year-old man was driving south on US 19 at high speed and lost control while trying to pass vehicles that had stopped at a red light. The vehicle struck a curb near a gas station and crashed into a concrete pole, causing the vehicle to spin and roll over.
LEESBURG, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Lake County Tuesday morning that left a motorcyclist dead, WKMG reports.
The incident took place on County Road 452 near Sandpiper Drive in Leesburg. A Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a Hyundai Sonata at that location at about 11:51 a.m., according to state troopers.
The operator of the motorcycle died after being transported to AdventHealth Waterman. The driver of the Sonata and a passenger were not injured and stayed at the scene.
LEESBURG, FL – A two-car collision in Lake County on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of an elderly driver, WESH reports.
The crash happened at the intersection of US 27 and Plantation Boulevard in Leesburg.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a sedan was headed south on US 27 in the inside lane at about 4:13 p.m., and was not able to stop in time for the traffic light.
This first weekend in December is one of the most popular periods to decorate your home for the holidays, second only to Thanksgiving weekend.
Additionally, it is the time when safety specialists’ shudder at the surge in hospital emergency rooms.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 160 decorating-related accidents occur every day throughout the holiday season.
Choosing a tree and setting up decorations inside and outside your house might be enjoyable for the whole family, but there is also an added opportunity for injuries to happen.
Every holiday season, more than 5,800 fall injuries are caused by holiday décor mishaps, according to the CDC. A little over 43% of those injuries are the result of ladder falls. According to estimates from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year about 18,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to injuries sustained from putting up Christmas decorations.
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The leading cause of ladder-related injuries is a ladder sliding out at the base due to an incorrect setup angle.
Here are some tips for ladder safety during the holidays:
During the Christmas season, emergency rooms throughout the country are overflowing with victims of holiday decorating disasters. In the months of November and December, there are an average of 230 decor-related injuries treated by American hospitals every day. So that this season can continue to be joyous, please be cautious! Continue reading
