On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Florida Highway Patrol said a Charlotte County motorcyclist died in a Fort Myers hit-and-run crash. The 54-year-old Punta Gorda victim was dragged beneath the wheels of a Lexus for several miles before officers stopped an alleged drunk driver.
Official reports say an intoxicated Estero woman struck the biker after making a U-turn on US 41. The 54-year-old car driver apparently never saw or recognized that she rear-ended the motorcycle while moving into a southbound lane. The Lexus continued without stopping as if no motor vehicle accident took place.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Liability lawsuits against Florida physicians have fallen steadily and significantly within the last decade. About 2,000 medical malpractice claims were filed in 2003. Less than half that number -- around 900 cases -- was initiated in 2012.
The majority of state lawmakers recently voted to expand legal requirements in lawsuits that claim doctors' medical errors resulted in patient injuries and wrongful death. Opponents of Senate Bill 1792 argued that the legislation creates "unnecessary barriers and hurdles" for malpractice victims and their families.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Thursday, May 2, 2013
It is easy to understand why Florida is so attractive to the motorcycle riding community. The state offers abundant coastline scenery, advantageous riding weather and no helmet law requirements for drivers 21 and over. State officials said the urge to ride in Florida shot up dramatically between 2000 and 2010 after helmet law restrictions loosened.
Applications for two-wheel vehicle registrations doubled during the decade. As riders increased, so did the motorcycle collision rate. More than 8,600 people were participants in motorcycle accidents in 2011, up 15 percent from the previous year.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Friday, April 19, 2013
Florida is preparing to hang out its welcome sign to the tide of tourists expected to follow the warming sunshine to the beaches. Officials in cities like Destin study the traffic flow of vehicles and history of pedestrian accidents to design ways to safeguard residents and the temporary vacation population.
Engineers with the Florida Department of Transportation are focused on Destin's main traffic corridor, U.S. Hwy. 98. The road has been nicknamed "Bloody 98" for the high number of foot traffic and bicycle accidents that have occurred along the road.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A North Miami Beach man is hospitalized and under police guard. Opa-locka police charged the 25-year-old driver with causing a recent fatal, head-on collision. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating whether local police went too far trying to catch the fleeing suspect.
The motor vehicle accident took place following a six-mile police chase on and off Interstate 95. At one point, the suspect reportedly drove a Chevrolet Suburban in the wrong direction along the highway's southbound lanes. The SUV crashed into a Kia Sorrento and instantly killed the car's four occupants. The suspect sustained serious injuries.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 11, 2013
Four family members died in a Broward County crash earlier this year when their Lexus SUV swerved off Interstate 95 during a crash. The Florida Highway Patrol recently issued a careless driving citation to the driver whose car touched off the Deerfield Beach motor vehicle accident.
State police said the 37-year-old man would not be arrested for the fatal accident because there was no evidence, such as driving under the influence, to support criminal charges.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Pedestrian Accidents on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Thursday is the most hazardous day of the week to be crossing a street in Osceola, Seminole and Orange Counties, according to MetroPlan Orlando. The likelihood of a becoming the victim of a pedestrian accident is apparently the greatest for older Caucasian men who are intoxicated.
The MetroPlan report provides statistics for Central Florida pedestrian accidents but is not clear about the reasons for them.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, March 29, 2013
A 20-year-old University of Florida student surrendered to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest on felony charges. The turn of events may solve the mystery surrounding a fatal collision in DeLand that claimed two motorcyclists' lives in Oct. 2011.
Florida Highway Patrol withheld information about how it finally determined the student was linked with the motorcycle accident and fatal injuries. The driver, then 19, was detained by an investigator on the morning of the accident but not at the crash site.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Police in Florida's most populous county have no explanation for a disturbing increase in hit-and-run accidents. Palm Beach County authorities hope that letting drivers know the consequences of leaving a motor vehicle accident will reverse statistics.
The educational campaign might not have its intended effect. Drivers who flee from injury accidents and fatalities have already decided to try to avoid responsibility and consequences.
On behalf of The Davies Law Firm, LLC posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Two pieces of legislation were introduced recently in the Florida House of Representatives that could soften the blow of liability cases for doctors, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Provisions in medical malpractice and nursing home bills might make claims against health care providers more complex and less beneficial for plaintiffs.
HB 869 is a proposal supported by the Florida Health Care Association, a nursing home advocacy organization. Passage would forbid victims of injuries or wrongful death plaintiffs from suing nursing home investors unrelated to patient care. Proponents want to drive down the facilities' legal costs and settlements while offering legal protection to individuals who provide financial backing.
