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Port Orange Traffic Accident Leads to a Wrongful Death Claim

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on October 5, 2015

A minor traffic accident led to one man’s death and another man’s arrest on a second-degree murder charge in Port Orange, Florida. According to police, a van driven by Robert Gelles, 63, rear-ended a truck slowing down for a traffic light on the afternoon of September 13th.

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Daytona Beach 2015 Biketoberfest

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on October 2, 2015

Biketoberfest® is less than two weeks away! From October 15th through the 18th, bikers will come together yet again to celebrate the best in motorcycle riding and culture. From Florida to Chicago to California and beyond, motorcyclists travel from near and far to kick up some beach sand, cruise on the scenic highways, and peruse the best in accessories, parts, motorcycles, and more. The hottest new models, for example, are always available for show by industry-leading vendors.

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Volkswagen Emission Scandal Prompts International Action by Environmental Agencies

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 30, 2015

In the wake of an emissions scandal brought on by action against German auto manufacturer Volkswagen earlier this month, federal environmental officials have joined forced with their European and South American counterparts to step up emissions testing on diesel cars. In a letter to auto makers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency notified manufacturers that it plans to road-test vehicles in an effort to crack down on falsified emissions reports. Currently, the agency relies on design specifications and statements provided by auto manufacturers with regards to emissions compliance, along with limited laboratory testing of vehicles. The EPA does not currently road-test these vehicles for adherence to emissions standards.

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Orange County Teens Kill Woman, Injures Others in Stolen Car

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

A woman was on her way to work at the Orange County Public Schools when she was hit and killed in a horrific five-car accident. The person who caused the accident was a juvenile delinquent who had been arrest more than a dozen times on a variety of charges.

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Florida No Longer Most Dangerous Pedestrian State

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

For four years, Florida was ranked the worst state in the nation for pedestrian safety, according to Dangerous by Design, as study of America’s roads. But not anymore. This year, Florida moved down to number five, preceded by Delaware, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Louisiana.

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Experienced Orlando Pilot Crashes in Storm

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

Flying a single-engine plane can be dangerous even for an experienced pilot. They are often called “Doctor Killers” for a reason. People with a moderate amount of disposable income can operate a small plane, but those aircraft are more likely to experience problems.

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Elderly Woman Injured in Ocala Dog Attack

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

It seems like dog attacks are becoming more and more frequent these days. Pet owners are not taking responsibility for their pets and letting them freely wander the streets. When that happens, the dogs injure and sometimes kill people or young children.

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Florida School Bus Crashes Carrying 27 Children

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

When a school bus carrying 27 elementary school children overturned and fell into the water in mid-September, no one was seriously injured. Thanks to three Hillsborough sheriff’s deputies and a heroic 10-year-old safety officer who made headlines with his bravery, all of the students were brought to safety when the bus crashed into a pond off Nine Eagles Drive.

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Winter Park Bicyclist Killed by Drunk Driver

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

Crossing the street can be a challenge as a pedestrian or a bicyclist. You often have to negotiate several lanes of traffic and cars can be coming from multiple angles. The task is made more dangerous when a drunk driver jumps the curb and runs down the bicycle rider. That is exactly what happened to man in Winter Park, Fla.

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Police Search for Driver in Fatal Orange County Hit and Run

By Orlando Personal Injury Attorney on September 29, 2015

A 59-year-old Casselberry man was hit and killed as he crossed the street. The accident took place on September 9th along Semoran Boulevard near Driggs Drive in Orange County around 8:50 p.m. The driver did not stop after the accident and fled the scene.

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