OCALA, FL – Police said a child was rushed to a hospital following a collision at an intersection in Ocala on Tuesday night.
In a Facebook post, the Ocala Police Department said the incident happened in the area of North Pine Avenue and NW 35th Street at about 8:37 p.m.
A 3-year-old who was ejected in the wreck was transported as a trauma-alert patient, and was listed in stable condition.
CLERMONT, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Lake County on Sunday evening.
WKMG reported details of the incident that occurred on U.S. Highway 27 at Frank Jarrell Road near Clermont.
The FHP said a man was riding a 2024 Kawasaki southbound on U.S. 27 at about 6:22 and lost control of the bike, causing him to fall onto the road. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old Kissimmee resident, was struck by eight vehicles and pronounced dead at the scene.
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A collision in Pasco County on Thursday morning claimed the life of a teenage bicycle rider, WESH reports.
The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was riding near the intersection of Kitten Trail and Thompson Avenue when the incident took place at about 6:30 a.m.
As the bicyclist was headed eastbound in the travel lane, a man driving a Dodge Charger approached and tried to avoid a collision but struck the rear of the bicycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
You want your vacation to be as stress-free as possible, whether you are traveling across the country to enjoy a few peaceful days away from the office or you are planning a trip to an intriguing destination abroad. Regretfully, in the unfortunate event that you sustain an injury while on vacation, you may have to deal with trouble getting to the doctor, high medical costs, and other challenges.
Here are a few tips from our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton to help you avoid serious frustrations after being injured on a holiday.
If you are hurt while on vacation, getting medical attention should be your priority. You should see a doctor to be sure your injuries are managed properly, even if you think they are minor. Because adrenaline can obscure pain, it is possible that you may not feel like you were hurt. By obtaining medical attention, you are recording both the injuries that were sustained in the accident and any problems that might cause issues down the road.
Should you sustain an injury while shopping at a nearby market, in the hotel pool, or at a restaurant, you need to disclose the injury to the manager who is on duty. Of course, you should call the local authorities and stay at the site if you are involved in a car crash, or similar accident, especially if it occurs abroad. Most establishments, including hotels, dining establishments and retail stores, have policies in place for handling injuries. It is likely that you will be required to submit a statement and fill out a series of forms. Request copies of everything. If they will not provide you with a copy, ask to read the report and while you are reading, take a quick picture of it with your phone.
Automobile accidents rank among the most frequent causes of vacation-related injuries. If this has happened to you, then you should try to learn as much as you can from the other motorist. Make sure you obtain the names and contact details of any passengers in their car, as well as information about insurance and registration. You want to take as many pictures of the crash site as you can. Take pictures of the scene, all the involved cars, the place where the accident happened, and your actual injuries with your phone.
Talk to as many witnesses as you can, and make sure you have their contact information on hand for when the time comes that you may need it. If you have an injury that makes writing difficult for you, capture the information using your phone so you can transcribe it later. Additionally, you should record the contact details of any doctors you visit.
You must follow the doctor’s instructions exactly after seeking medical attention. If the doctor tells you to stay off your feet and rest, that means you do not go surfing or hiking. An insurance claim may be rejected if medical advice is disregarded. Even if you feel considerably better, make sure to follow up with your family doctor if you are instructed to do so when you get home. You want to make sure that any information you received from the other doctor concerning your injuries is recorded and verified.
Do not share your opinions with the doctor, the hotel staff, or anybody else, even if you think you did anything to cause the injuries. Keep in mind that if you ever need to take legal action, everything you say could be used against you. Your injuries might have resulted from something you did, but it is also possible that someone else’s carelessness played a part in it. The negligence may have been caused by a slick pool tile, water spilled in a store, or furniture positioned dangerously. You should never admit fault after an injury, and whatever statement you offer to a manager or police officer should be limited. Also, never sign any documents, especially if you are being asked to sign something in a foreign language.
You should get in touch with an attorney if you are injured while on vacation. We can assist you with filing insurance claims, helping you acquire the necessary medical care, and navigating the entire process. Hiring legal counsel does not imply that you intend to file a lawsuit. Rather, having an attorney will guarantee that your rights are upheld and that you receive any compensation to which you may be legally entitled. This is particularly important if you are hurt while traveling outside of the United States because personal injury laws vary greatly in other countries. Continue reading
OCALA, FL – State troopers were called to the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in Marion County on Wednesday night, reports the Ocala StarBanner.
The Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation found that a man lost control of his Can-Am Ryker motorcycle while riding south on Southeast 38th Street near Baseline Road at about 7:16 p.m. The victim rolled multiple times and ended up on the north side of the street while the bike landed on the opposite side.
The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man from Ocala, was pronounced dead after being taken to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal golf cart accident that took place in Hernando County on Saturday morning.
According to details reported by WTSP, the incident occurred at the Clover Leaf RV Resort in Brooksville shortly before 11 a.m.
The FHP said a 74-year-old man was driving his golf cart westbound on a path designated for golf carts near Meetinghouse Lane. He suffered a medical emergency, drove off the path and collided with a tree before landing in a pond.
MARION COUNTY, FL – Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Marion County last week.
In a news release, Marion County Fire Rescue said it responded to reports of a head-on crash involving three vehicles on County Road 326 Thursday at about 1:30 p.m. Crews found one car with heavy damage and two others with moderate damage.
Firefighters worked to remove one of the vehicles in order to extricate a driver trapped in a sedan next to it. That driver was rushed to an area hospital as a trauma alert. Two other people were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.
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.
