Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Parents of Two Teens Killed by Elderly Driver Awarded $11 Million
A federal jury in Florida has awarded the parents of two teenagers killed in a car accident with an elderly driver $10 million in damages, bringing their total awarded to $11 million. The teenage girls were killed in a head on collision with an RV driven by a 99-year-old driver from Michigan. According to… Read More »
Two Juveniles Arrested after Carjacking and Accident
Two juveniles who are suspected of committing a carjacking and crashing the vehicle have been arrested. At around 5:45 a.m. last Saturday, West Palm Beach Police were alerted to a carjacking at the 4400 block of Broadway in West Palm Beach. According to the reports, the victim’s Hyundai vehicle was stolen at knifepoint by… Read More »
Florida Auto Injury Laws and Consequences
An auto injury is a physically and mentally painful development. Unfortunately, dealing with the injuries and paperwork after the event can be an arduous process. Having an attorney by one’s side to assist with collecting all damages due for physical injuries can be extremely helpful throughout each step of the process. Florida Auto Injury… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies in Left-Hand Turn Accident
Last month, a motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle accident in Palm Beach County. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, on February 10th Pedro Rendon, 49, was riding on his 2004 Honda Shadow motorcycle westbound through the intersection of Lake Worth Road and the Turnpike. A 2014 Ford Mustang was stopped… Read More »
One Person Hospitalized in Accident Involving Drunk Driver
One person was hospitalized after an accident involving a driver under the influence last Saturday in West Palm Beach. On March 16, police reported that a white Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on Broadway approaching 49th Street around 5:15 p.m. At the same time, a white Acura RSX was traveling east on 49th Street… Read More »
Tesla Driver Killed in Accident with Semi-Truck
Earlier in March, an accident killed the driver of a Tesla in Delray Beach after colliding with a semi-truck. On March 1 around 6:40 a.m. the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a traffic accident on State Road 7 near Atlantic Avenue. According to the police, a semi-truck was traveling… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents
Being involved in a auto accident is a scary and confusing experience, and almost everyone will be in a car accident at some point in their lives. However, the reasons for why a car accident happens vary, and in many cases the driver of a vehicle can be held liable for the damages you suffer… Read More »
West Palm Beach Truck Driver Involved in Fatal Accident had Multiple Tickets
The truck driver held responsible for the fiery accident that left seven people dead, including five children, received several tickets as a commercial truck driver over the years. Steve Holland, 59, of West Palm Beach was ticketed multiple times across the country while driving large commercial trucks between 2000 and 2014. He was cited… Read More »
West Palm Beach Police Officer Hits Two Pedestrians
The police are investigating a car accident involving one of their own after a West Palm Beach police officer struck two pedestrians last week. The accident took place on the 3100 block of North Jog Road in West Palm Beach around midnight on January 21. The police officer was patrolling the Apoxee Trail when… Read More »
