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Camp Lejeune LawsuitsPersonal Injury | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 5
Man Sets Fire to Home in Orlando after Argument
A house fire located along Ravenall Avenue just after 5:00 in the morning last Thursday resulted in the Orlando Fire Department battling a wall of flame and the arrest of a 51-year-old Orlando man. According to the Orlando Police Department, Terry Wright was living in the home along with at least two other men at the time of the fire. While the Orlando Fire Department fought the flames, Wright walked up to an attending Orange County Deputy and indicated that he caused the fire and was now turning himself into the police.
Road Rage Incident Leaves One Injured in Apopka
A 74 year old male driver is accused of ramming his Corvette into an SUV multiple times in a fit of road rage. According to police, the SUV was traveling west on Wekiva Springs Road when he tried to pass a 2005 yellow Corvette. However, the Corvette wouldn’t let him pass and, when he finally did pass, the Corvette ‘played games’ with the SUV. When the SUV turned into the entrance of the Sweetwater West subdivision, the Corvette sideswiped him, backed up, hit the car again and then rammed the SUV one more time before speeding away. This left the SUV backed into a pole sideways and at risk of being hit by oncoming traffic.
Toddler Struck by Car at Orlando Home Depot
Last Wednesday, an Orlando Home Depot was the site of a terrifying and terrible accident after a young child was struck by a car in the parking lot. The orange County Police Department have begun an investigation into the case, and their initial report, while lacking significant portions of information, nevertheless illustrates the primary events as they took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Propane Tank Explodes at Central Florida Fairgrounds
This past Sunday afternoon, while Florida residents and tourists alike were enjoying the weather and the festivities at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, an incident occurred that changed the atmosphere from one of celebration to that of alarm. The Orlando Police Department issued a statement on the incident that provides details into the case.
Tree Trimmer Injured in Orange County
During the morning hours of this past Tuesday, residents along Lake Underhill Road in Orlando were pleased to see workers operating cherry pickers high up in the trees, trimming off the dead branches and ensuring that no power lines were coming in contact with the woody growth spanning the road. Cherry pickers, for those who do not know, are unique vehicles, equipped with four larger wheels. They have limited movement capabilities and are self powered. The key feature of the machine is that it can, through a clever lattice of hydraulics, raise a platform equipped with all the controls upwards of 30 feet straight up in the air. Workers on these platforms can then perform maintenance on things like trees crossing over busy roads.
Car Runs Red Light, Hits Disney Bus in Orlando
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), five people were injured this week when a man ran a red light and collided with a Disney World bus. The car accident happened near the Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida.
Palm Coast Firefighters Rescue Utility Services Employee from Top of Tower
Around 2:10 on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters with the Palm Coast Fire Department and the Flagler County Fire Rescue arrived at Palm Coast’s primary water tower. The tower, a 150-foot monstrosity, had been undergoing general maintenance by members of the Utility Services for Palm Coast. That day, temperatures in Palm Coast began to spike, and by the early afternoon they were well into the zone of danger. Although the employees of Utility Services were inside the tower and away from the harmful rays of the sun, they were still trapped in a confined space without air conditioning, where the temperatures began rising well above the recorded outside temperature.
Is it Time for Florida to Slow Down?
Depending on the outcome of pending legislation, Florida drivers may soon find themselves taking the pedal off the metal. This is because the Florida legislature is currently considering lowering average speed limits across the state, from the current average of 45 mph to 25 mph in some areas. The current speed limit on most city, commercial and residential streets in 30 mph. School zones are 15 to 20 mph.
Orlando Couple’s Argument Ends when Husband Drives over Wife
An argument between a couple in Orlando changed from a normal marital dispute into something far more serious when a woman’s husband ran her over with his car, resulting in her being admitted in a serious condition to Florida Hospital East. The Florida Highway Patrol issued a statement regarding the incident that provides us with all the currently known information. It seems that during the argument, the victim’s husband decided to climb into his Nissan Versa and leave the premises. The woman, in an attempt to prevent him from departing, used her body as a deterrent. The tactic, while seemingly foolproof, did not work, and the husband simply drove over her.
Florida State Representative Moves for Harsher Penalties on Texting and Driving
Florida State Representative Emily Slosberg is working to build support for a new proposed law that would make texting while driving in Florida a primary offense. Florida is one of only four states where texting and driving isn’t a primary offense. According to current law, it is a secondary offense, meaning that law enforcement cannot pull a motorists over if seen texting and driving. A citation can only be issued if the reason for the pull over is another offense, such as speeding or failure to stop.
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