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
LAKE COUNTY, FL – A collision on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County Thursday morning sent both drivers to the hospital, WKMG reported.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident in the turnpike’s southbound lanes near County Road 470. State troopers said the driver of a 2010 Hyundai Tucson, a 49-year-old woman, was critically injured and transported to an area hospital.
The driver of the other vehicle, a 2015 Ford F-250, was a 28-year-old man from Clearwater. He was also hospitalized but no details were released on his condition.
MARION COUNTY, FL – State troopers have announced an arrest in the case of a hit-and-run crash in Marion County last month.
According to a WOFL report, 23-year-old Jacob Carmack of Ocala is facing charges over the incident that occurred Nov. 18 on State Road 200.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Carmack was driving a Ford Mustang and street racing with a Chevrolet Corvette. Authorities said the vehicles were speeding and being driven recklessly when the Corvette struck a Toyota Prius near SW 80th Street. The Corvette went off the road and struck a utility pole and tree. The driver, a 38-year-old Ocala man, was seriously injured.
The Atlantic hurricane season of 2023 has come to an end. This season, with 20 named storms, will rank as the fourth busiest since 1950. 2023 saw record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and significant El Niño-influenced activity.
Of the 20 storms that were named during this year’s hurricane season, seven developed into hurricanes. Three became powerful hurricanes.
Just one of the three named storms that made landfall in the United States was a hurricane – Hurricane Idalia. On August 30, the hurricane made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, with maximum winds of 125 mph, classified as a Category 3.
Harold and Ophelia were the other two named storms to make landfall in the United States. On August 22, Tropical Storm Harold touched down on Padre Island, Texas, bringing torrential downpours over northern Mexico and South Texas.
On September 23, Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall close to Emerald Isle, North Carolina, bringing severe winds, a substantial storm surge, and river flooding to eastern North Carolina.
On September 16, Hurricane Lee became a post-tropical storm before hitting land in Nova Scotia, Canada. It caused severe surf and rip currents to the entire U.S. Atlantic coast, and hurricane-force winds to Maine and the Canadian Maritimes.
A metric called accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) is used to quantify the activity of both individual tropical cyclones and entire seasons of storms. More details about it are available here.
Activity this season has been above average, most likely due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic. This year’s severe El Niño was counterbalanced by the warm water temperatures.
Historically, El Niño conditions have suppressed tropical activity by influencing upper-level winds in the Atlantic basin. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Atlantic basin produced the most named storms in 2023 than any other El Niño-influenced year on record.
The names that were in use in 2023 are listed here. In 2029, this list—aside from any names that are retired—will be utilized again.
Residents of Florida have always experienced severe disruptions from hurricanes, but in 2023 and the upcoming years, there could be even greater risks. The state is likely to continue to see an increase in storm activity, bigger hurricanes, and persistent winds and rain. It is critical to be equipped to withstand any storm.
Be aware of the possibility of increasingly severe hurricane seasons, and share this information with your local friends and neighbors to develop relationships and remain safe. When it comes time to file a lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death, or to settle an insurance claim, be ready to contact an experienced hurricane lawyer.
Your chances of speeding up your recovery after the storm are stronger the sooner you get legal representation. With multiple locations in Florida — from Gainesville to Miami — our Florida Hurricane and Storm Damage Attorneys at Whittel & Melton are ready to help you recover after a storm. We have the expertise to assist you in obtaining what you are legally entitled to, regardless of whether you are facing severe property damage, severe injuries, or the tragic aftermath of a fatality. Continue reading
LAND O’LAKES, FL – State troopers said a collision in Pasco County last week claimed the life of a teenage driver.
According to a WTVT report, the incident involving a car and a semi-truck occurred on Ehren Cutoff on Friday afternoon shortly after 3 p.m.
Investigators said a 16-year-old was driving a Chrysler Sebring southbound when she failed to negotiate a curve near Parkway Boulevard. The vehicle crossed over the center line and crashed into a northbound Peterbilt single-unit truck.
MARION COUNTY, FL – A multi-vehicle collision in Marion County Tuesday morning sent 15 people to the hospital, officials said.
A Facebook post by Marion County Fire Rescue stated that crews were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of SW 90th Street and SW 80th Avenue shortly before 9 a.m.
The crash involved a MCFR Rescue vehicle, a pickup truck, and a small bus. Multiple 911 callers reported that the rescue vehicle was hit and rolled over on its side while responding to a medical call.
OCALA, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released details of a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Marion County on Sunday evening.
According to a WKMG report, the accident took place in Ocala, in the vicinity of NE Jacksonville Road and NE 53rd Street
The FHP’s investigation determined that a driver went off the roadway shortly before 7 p.m. and collided with a fence and a trailer that was parked on private property.
According to news reports, a lamppost on Main Street USA collapsed last Monday morning Nov. 20 at Disneyland, injuring three park visitors.
The incident, which happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. and left an elderly woman hospitalized with a head injury, was attributed to wind gusts of up to 60 mph at the well-known California theme park in Anaheim, according to reports.
According to Sgt. John McClintock, a spokesman for the Anaheim Fire Department, two more people were harmed from the lamp post falling and received treatment for minor injuries at the scene.
The lamppost, which was situated in a flower bed near the Disneyland flagpole, has served as the stage lighting for parades and other Main Street events.
The incident occurred close to Town Square and the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln opera house; guests were momentarily directed away from it, but the theme park remained open, according to reports.
Disneyland, Disney World, and amusement parks in general are spectacular locations to create magical memories. People of all ages regrettably sustain injuries at Disneyland and Disney World, as well as other Florida amusement parks, every year, prompting the need for a Florida Disney World and Theme Park Injury Lawyer.
If you or a member of your family has been hurt in an amusement park, there are some factors and details that you should be aware of. You will be in the best position to defend your rights and interests if you have a thorough awareness of these issues.
Even though Disneyland, Disney World, and other amusement parks are constructed with visitors’ pleasure and fun in mind, there may be unforeseen risks. There are several injury types that can occur in an amusement park that visitors should be aware of.
Slip and fall accidents are the most frequent kind of mishap that occurs in amusement parks. Owners and operators of amusement parks are aware of this fact, and it is their general responsibility to take reasonable precautions to keep their guests safe from potential slips, trips, and falls.
Food and drink products that have been contaminated and sold at an amusement park are another potential source of injury. A theme park has a responsibility to ensure that the food and drinks it serves are safe for consumption, just as it does to prevent customers from slipping and falling.
At amusement parks, non-catastrophic ride injuries do happen occasionally.
Some common scenarios include:
A major ride-related incident may cause fatalities or seriously injure people. An injured individual or the family of someone who was killed on a park attraction should be quick to obtain legal help to hold the park responsible for their negligent actions and secure full and fair financial compensation. Continue reading
OCALA, FL – Police responded to the scene of a rollover accident on NE 8th Avenue in Ocala on Friday.
According to the Ocala Police Department’s post at about noon, a driver was traveling on the street and crashed into mailboxes, another car and two homes.
The driver sustained minor injuries, but no one inside the home was hurt.
