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Camp Lejeune LawsuitsPersonal Injury | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 7
Elevator Malfunction Traps 24 in Daytona Beach Hotel
Daytona Beach’s Hilton Resort was the scene of a nightmarish scenario last Friday night when 24 individuals were trapped in an elevator and had to be rescued by firefighters pulling them up through the elevator shaft. The event, which happened at the Daytona Beach hotel located at 100 N. Atlantic Avenue, is believed to have started around 9:40pm.
Ormond Beach Tree Trimmer Dead After Fall from Palm Tree
On Friday, July 22nd, around 2:15 in the afternoon, Thurman Hull, a 57-year-old who was employed by the Darryl Hamilton Tree Service, was trimming a tree at 1930 West Granada Boulevard when he fell from the ladder. The tree, which is described in the report from the Ormond Beach Police as being a big palm tree, was located at the back of a shopping plaza.
DeLand Man Killed by Train
On Wednesday morning, Darren Ross, a 57-year-old from DeLand, was struck by a southbound train near the intersection of Walker Street and LPGA Boulevard. According to the report issued by the Holly Hill police department, Ross was likely initially struck by the train around 12:35 a.m. in Putnam County. His body, however, remained undiscovered until 6:35 a.m., right around dawn, after two other trains had already passed through the area. Another conductor, northbound on the tracks, saw Ross’s body on the tracks and notified the police.
Man Killed in Campville Firework Accident
On Monday night, after the barbecues and the parades, many of us settled down to watch firework displays happening throughout our city. Many of us even decided to put on our own. In Campville, Darren Lotow, a 42-year-old from Hawthorn, was lighting his collection of festive explosives when one of them, described as a very large and similar to a mortar, went off prematurely. Deputies from Alachua County issued a report on the accident which stated that the police were first notified around 9:30 p.m. when a woman, who identified herself as Lotow’s wife, called 911 to report that she could not contact her husband. She said that he had recently been lighting fireworks off in the middle of a large pasture.
Little Known About Sunday Afternoon House Fire in Belleview
On Sunday afternoon, the city of Belleview was put on alert as house fire sprang up suddenly in one of the neighborhoods. While the specific causes for the fire are as of yet unknown, it was reported by the Marion County Fire Rescue officials that the fire began around 2:30 in the afternoon. The call reporting the fire came from a neighbor to the house. The neighbor, who the Marion County officials on the case have not named, reported the fire as well as stating that they believed someone to be trapped inside of the home.
Orlando Zip Line Accidents
Though there have been 16 accidents at Orlando’s Zoom Air since it opened in July 2012, Florida’s Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection recently said the zip line courses were safe. Despite recent deaths at Orlando amusement parks, the zip line company says they are not concerned, and that their facilities are inspected twice a year.
Interstate 4 Ultimate Project
Those who take Interstate 4 on a daily basis know that the commute can be horrendous. Unfortunately, it’s about to get even worse, as work to overhaul the interstate from Longwood through downtown Orlando and into the Universal area begins next month. The reconstruction of 21 miles is planned to take a total of six years.
Snorkeling Accidents and Personal Injury Law
In late March, three people died in a snorkeling accident in the Florida Keys. They were on vacation with their families when they each died in separate incidents, according to the Monroe County sheriff.
Could Your Facebook Photos Ruin Your Personal Injury Case?
Facebook and other social media have changed the legal system. A defendant and a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit have access to social media photos and posts. A Florida woman tried to argue that a company she was suing in a slip and fall accident could not have access to photos on her personal Facebook page. A panel in the Fourth District Court of Appeals Florida disagreed.
Parasailing Accidents and Florida Personal Injury Law
Florida has some of the best parasailing in the world. Gorgeous beaches and fantastic weather mean parasail companies can take visitors and locals out for parasailing trips year-round. Parasailing is a beautiful way to take in Florida’s one-of-a-kind waters, but it’s not without risks. Accident rates are high for parasailing. There have been more than 1,200 in Florida over the past 30 years, yet there were no official regulations for tour operators promoting the sport until late last year.
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