Orlando Personal Injury Blog
Florida Man Killed in Accident on State Road 84
An accident just after noon on Thursday has left one Fort Lauderdale man dead. Terrence M. Sosenko, a 60-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale, was on his mobility scooter and attempting to cross State Road 84 when he was struck by the rear wheels of a commercial beverage truck, driven by Farrell E. Jackson, 43, of Miami. Mr. Sosenko was in the crosswalk at the time of the accident. Although police have not charged the driver of the truck at this time, the investigation is ongoing. Police have obtained surveillance video from businesses in the area and interviewed several witnesses. Traffic was shut down for several hours eastbound on State Road 84 due to the accident.
Fiery Orange County Crash Delays Traffic on I-4
On Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015, traffic was delayed for several hours on Interstate 4 in Orange County, due to vehicle crash that happened the night before. Late Tuesday just before midnight, a semi-truck was in a single-vehicle wreck that occurred by the Par Street exit ramp on the heavily traveled I-4 near Winter Park, Florida.
Rush Hour Crash Snarls Florida Traffic on State Road 19
A crash at the intersection of State Road 19 and Dead River Road had traffic backed up in both directions for nearly 90 minutes early Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., right in the middle of rush hour traffic. A northbound GMC pickup, driven by 70-year-old James Rodney, was attempting to make a left hand turn when it collided with a southbound Toyota Corolla. The impact of the crash caused the Corolla to spin around in the intersection, but did not flip over. Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene shortly after the accident to check out both parties. Neither was seriously injured.
Tigers Woods’ Company Being Sued Over Slip and Fall Accident
An accident can occur at any time. A person can fall down the stairs and or be hit by a car. There could be a slippery spot at a grocery store or perhaps a person could be rear-ended by another car.
New Smyrna Beach Plane Crash Likely Due to Bad Weather
Weather can be a challenge for anyone operating a small airplane. Wind, rain, clouds and other weather-related phenomena can have a significant impact on a pilot’s ability to operate a small plane. Authorities are trying to determine if weather was a factor in a Florida plane crash that killed a 38-year-old Japanese woman.
Pack of Wild Dogs Maul Man in Western Florida
A DeFuniak Springs, Florida woman is facing charges after a pack of dogs attacked and seriously injured a man on New Year’s Day.
Apopka Hit and Run Dirt Bike Accident
Usually one person commits a crime against another person. There is a perpetrator and there is a victim. However, every once in a while, random circumstances happen and two criminals connect.
Two Children Injured After Florida Hit and Run Accident
When a child is young, a bike can give them a sense of freedom. They can ride to the store or a friend’s house. Children do not need a parent to shuttle them to everything, and many children embrace the sense of responsibility. They enjoy the ability to travel through the streets and neighborhoods of their hometown.
Palm Coast Woman Killed, Children Injured in Bus Accident
A Florida bus accident injured at least 25 middle school students and killed the driver of a car in Palm Coast, Florida on January 7. The accident also injured two adults and sent parents scrambling to learn if their children had been injured in the accident.
Court of Appeals Refuses to Reconsider Cruise Ship Case
On January 23, the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals decided not to reconsider a previous ruling, opening the door to medical malpractice lawsuits against the cruise ship industry. The decision has the potential to reverse nearly 100 years of maritime law that gave cruise ship companies immunity against lawsuits for medical malpractice. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines had asked the court to reconsider an earlier decision.
