Woman Seriously Injured in Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident After Bus Drags Her

Wed, Jun 1, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

Riding, getting off of and driving a bus are activities that tend to follow a relatively repetitive course of action.  This is the case such that those who do this every day could tend to assume things have happened when in fact they have not.  While it’s too early to know what caused a horrifying Lauderhill pedestrian accident, what is known is that a woman was dragged for 400 feet before the bus she had just left finally stopped.

According to the authorities, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident occurred on the 5800 block of Northwest 28th Street in Lauderhill at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.  The 61-year-old woman had just gotten off the private bus that provides transportation for seniors and was walking in front of it to cross the street.  She stopped to tie her shoe and was hit by the bus, and she was dragged for 400 feet before a witness alerted the driver to the situation.  The woman was seriously injured and remained hospitalized.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and hopes for the woman who was hit and badly injured in this Lauderhill pedestrian accident.  We hope she is able to survive her injuries and recovery quickly.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to 7,500 injuries and to 500 fatalities.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate and the bus driver did not see the woman in front of the vehicle, then it could be possible for the woman to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver and the company that runs the busing line.  If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the woman for her medical costs, her lost income and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in any type of a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Man Hit and Killed in Coral Springs Bicycle Accident

Wed, May 18, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

When Florida bicycle accidents occur, the vast majority of them lead to at least one injury, and that’s for the obvious reason that those who are traveling on two wheels are directly exposed to the elements around them.  Even if a bicyclist is wearing a helmet, his or her body can be severely harmed by the concrete and the heavy metal that’s nearby whenever a crash occurs.  Tragically, a man was killed by a vehicle in a Coral Springs bicycle accident over the weekend, and police are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to the authorities, this fatal Coral Springs bicycle accident occurred on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Sample Road and Turtle Creek Drive.  A 40-year-old man was riding his bicycle across the intersection when he was hit by the 28-year-old driver of an Infiniti sedan.  The bicyclist suffered critical injuries and succumbed to them the following day.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the bicyclist who was killed in this terrible accident.  We hope those who were close to him are able to come together and overcome their grief and sorrow.  In addition, this Coral Springs bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, almost 4,800 accidents take place, leading to 4,400 injuries and to 100 fatalities.

Florida Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be needed before any fault could assigned in this fatal Coral Springs bicycle accident.  If the driver of the sedan was at fault, the family of the man who was killed could file a Florida wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.  If such an action is filed and the court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses, including their lost income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting successfully on behalf of grieving families for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Band Camp Instructor Takes a Plea in Florida Sexual Abuse Case

Wed, May 11, 2011

Posted in: Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Sexual Abuse Attorney

One of the rites of passage for many children in American culture is to go off to some sort of camp in the summer.  These experiences help a child develop independence and other skills that will be needed later in life.  Unfortunately, that’s not always what occurs.  There are situations involving Florida sexual abuse that arise, and that appears to be what occurred with an instructor at a band camp who has pleaded no contest to three counts of child abuse.

According to court records, this Florida sexual abuse case centered on a girl who was between the ages of 12 and 15 when the acts occurred.  According to the defendant’s defense attorney, the sexual contact was consensual between the girl and the band instructor, who is now 23 years old.  The judge approved the plea to lesser charges because of the consensual nature of the relationship, but Florida law also states that minors do not have the capacity to provide binding consent until they reach the age of majority.

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First and foremost, we’d like to express our support for the girl and her family now that this matter is closed at least in the criminal courts.  We hope that she has obtained the help she may need in the wake of this Florida sexual abuse issue.  In addition, this case will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida sexual abuse.  Every year, more than 11,000 such reports are made to police, even though many of these situations are never reported by the victims.

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Even though the criminal prosecution is over, that does not mean that the family of the girl could not still file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the band instructor and perhaps the band camp depending on certain circumstances.  If such a case was filed and was successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their losses and for their needs for psychiatric help both now and in the future.

If your child has been harmed in this manner, you need to seek the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who can help you report the matter to police and fight for your rights.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Woman Hit, Dragged by Bus in Lauderhill Pedestrian Accident

Mon, May 9, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

When a bus strikes a pedestrian, it’s usually a situation where the bus driver simply did not see the person walking.  This can happen with such an enormous vehicle, but what caused a terrible Lauderhill pedestrian accident on Thursday remains under review given the bizarre circumstances that surrounded it.  What is known is that a 61-year-old woman was badly injured when she was hit after getting off of a bus and that police are continuing to investigate the situation.

According to the authorities, this Lauderhill pedestrian accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the 5800 block of Northwest 28th Street.  The woman got off of a Ford E450 bus and was walking in front of it when she stopped to tie her shoe.  The driver of the bus then hit the woman and dragged her underneath it for approximately 400 feet until someone alerted the driver to the woman.  He stopped, but not before the woman suffered injuries that include back fractures, a spinal fracture and head injuries.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere hope that the woman who was badly injured in this Lauderhill pedestrian accident is able to recover from the harm she has suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year, more than 8,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 7,500 injuries and 500 fatalities.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

It seems possible that the bus driver may be at fault for this Lauderhill pedestrian accident, but more information would be necessary in order definitively analyze the situation.  If that’s the case, though and the woman files a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the driver and perhaps the busing company, she could recover damages that compensate her for her medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida pedestrian accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of loss accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Oakland Park Man to Face Florida Sexual Abuse Charges

Thu, May 5, 2011

Posted in: Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse Attorney

Florida sexual abuse cases always bring about intense emotional reactions by the public, and perhaps one of the reasons is that many people wrongly assume that these deplorable acts only happen to others.  However, when a child is subjected to this form of abuse, the damage can last a lifetime.  While nothing has yet been proven, an Oakland Park man has been arrested on suspicion of Florida sexual abuse conduct that involved a minor.

According to the police, the man, a 69-year-old resident of Oakland Park, allegedly engaged in a long period of sexual abuse that lasted for several years.  The encounters allegedly began in 2000, when the suspect initially abused a 5-year-old girl who was a family friend.  This cycle of abuse allegedly continued until 2005, and it occurred three or four times every week.  The girl, now 16, has come forward with these allegations and the man has been arrested and is being held without bond.

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Florida sexual abuse conduct If they are true, we hope that justice is properly done by way of a criminal prosecution.  In addition, this alleged instance of Florida sexual abuse will now become part of the overall statistics regarding this conduct on a state-wide basis.  Every year, more than 11,000 allegations of sexual abuse are made, and experts agree that many of these situations are never reported.

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Clearly, the suspect in this case will face serious criminal charges.  He could also face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the family of the girl decides to initiate such a filing.  If a case is filed and it is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses that could be tied to physical injuries and the need for counseling as well as compensation for the emotional distress that was experienced.

If your child has been subjected to this conduct, you need to act immediately by seeking the help of Florida sexual abuse lawyers who can help you not only put a stop to this abuse, but who can also help you hold the abuser accountable.  Contact c today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Passenger Killed in Single-Vehicle Weston Car Accident

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

When drivers get behind the wheel of a vehicle, there are certain legal duties and responsibilities that arise.  One such duty is to avoid conduct that places others in positions of unreasonable risk, and that most certainly includes any passengers in the driver’s vehicle.  Tragically, something went wrong behind the wheel of a box truck yesterday that led to the death of a passenger in a single-vehicle Weston car accident.

According to the authorities, this fatal Weston car accident occurred yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m. when a 39-year-old Coral Springs resident was driving the truck on southbound Interstate 75 just north of Royal Palm Boulevard.  At that point, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it struck a concrete bridge support.  The 47-year-old passenger in the truck was killed as a result of the collision.  Police are still attempting to decipher what could have led to the loss of control of the vehicle.

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First, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the passenger who was killed.  Losing a life in such a violent manner is always truly tragic.  In addition, this Weston car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, more than 200,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

There are different ways that the family of the passenger who was killed in this Weston car accident could seek a recovery to help them deal with their medical, funeral and burial expenses as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.  They could file an insurance claim with the driver’s carrier and/or file a Florida wrongful death lawsuit so that their legal rights are protected.

However, either of these steps should only be taken with the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully defending the legal rights of grieving families for many years.  If you have lost someone you love in a crash, contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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16 People Injured in Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Involving City Bus and SUV

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Personal Injury

City buses are becoming a more popular choice for transportation for many different reasons, and one of them is that those who ride in these vehicles do not have to drive and deal with that responsibility.  However, when Florida bus accidents occur, they often lead to a large number of injuries because of the number of people who are put in danger.  That could be what occurred earlier this afternoon when 16 people were injured in a Fort Lauderdale car accident that involved a private vehicle and a bus.

According to the authorities, this Fort Lauderdale bus accident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon at the intersection of Northwest 9th Avenue and Northwest 16th Street.  No word was given as to what could have caused this crash, but the SUV driver was believed to have been badly injured and at least nine others of the 16 that were injured were taken away on backboards.  None of the names of those involved have been released.

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First, we’d like to express our thoughts and hopes that those people who were injured in this Fort Lauderdale bus accident are able to survive the harm they have suffered and recover quickly.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyers

Obviously, more information would be needed in order to ascertain the fault related to this Fort Lauderdale bus accident.  However, it seems clear that the passengers who were injured were not those who caused this crash, and they could wind up having valid Florida personal injury claims against the bus driver and city, the SUV driver or perhaps both.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Child Seriously Injured in Lauderhill Bicycle Accident

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Attorneys, Personal Injury

Motorists who are passing by children riding and playing on bicycles need to use extreme caution when they are in the vicinity of these people who generally do not understand traffic laws.  In addition, motorists need to understand that when they do something like park in such a way that it blocks the sidewalk, people can be hurt as a result.  While it’s too early to apportion blame for a Lauderhill bicycle accident that occurred last night, what is known is that a little girl was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle.

According to the authorities, this Lauderhill bicycle accident occurred last night at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of Northwest 17th Court.  An unidentified 6-year-old girl was riding her bicycle in the area when she veered into the street to avoid a vehicle that had parked across the sidewalk and blocked it.  She was hit and critically injured, and the driver remained at the scene.

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First, we’d like to offer our hope that the little girl who was critically injured in this Lauderhill bicycle accident is able to survive the injuries she has suffered and to overcome them.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 4,700 such accidents occur, leading to more than 4,300 injuries and to more than 100 deaths.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

More details regarding this Lauderhill bicycle accident would be needed before any assignment of fault could even begin to be made, but if the motorist was moving at a reasonable rate of speed, it’s possible that he or she was not at fault.  It’s also possible that the motorist, the little girl and the person who parked the vehicle across the sidewalk could all share the fault, which would place any Florida personal injury lawsuit that’s filed within the realm of Florida’s comparative negligence standard.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.   Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Man Killed in Boca Raton Bicycle Accident After Colliding With Truck

Thu, Apr 7, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Driving any vehicle involves watching what’s happening around you and reacting to it properly.  Even though some types of vehicles are more difficult to see than others, the law does not recognize that difference when someone fails to see another person and collides with him or her.  While it’s too early to know what occurred, a failure to see a bicyclist is a possible reason that a man was killed in a Boca Raton bicycle accident involving a truck.

According to the authorities, this fatal Boca Raton bicycle accident occurred yesterday afternoon when an unidentified bicyclist was riding in the bicycle lane in a southbound direction on State Road A1A.  As he approached the intersection with Del Harbor Drive, a truck that was nearby attempted to turn right in that direction and hit the man.  Police are continuing to investigate the situation, but it appears that the bicyclist was relatively even with the truck at the time of the collision.

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First, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this Boca Raton bicycle accident.  His family is about to receive news from police that no family should ever have to endure.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 4,700 such crashes occur, leading to more than 4,300 injuries and to approximately 100 fatalities.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

If it turns out that the driver of the truck was at fault for this fatal Boca Raton bicycle accident, it’s possible that the family of the man who was killed could file a Florida wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and perhaps the employer depending on specific circumstances.  If a case is successfully filed, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been successfully fighting on behalf of grieving families for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Young Man on Bicycle Killed in Oakland Park Hit-and-Run Accident

Tue, Apr 5, 2011

Posted in: Accident Lawyers, Hit & Run Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Anyone who has spent any time on the roads in Florida understands that bicyclists are in sight and in the vicinity of larger vehicles at all hours of the day and on just about every road.  Therefore, drivers should be used to seeing them and be able to avoid them, even at night when visibility can be low.  Tragically, something went wrong over the weekend that led to the death of a young man in an Oakland Park bicycle accident.  The driver fled the scene, turning the situation into a hit-and-run investigation.

According to the police, this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident occurred Saturday night when 22-year-old Michael James Martin of Oakland Park was riding his bicycle against traffic in a westbound direction on Northeast 33rd Street when he was struck by a vehicle in the 800 block, approximately one mile from his home.  Two people allegedly got out of the vehicle but then got back in and the car fled the scene.  Police are on the lookout for them, but Mr. Martin did not survive his injuries.

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First, we’d like to express our sorrow and our condolences for the family of the young man who was tragically killed, and we hope that those who were involved in this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident are identified and brought to justice soon.  In addition, this Oakland Park bicycle accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, more than 4,700 such accidents occur, leading to more than 4,300 injuries and to approximately 100 fatalities.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

If or when the driver involved in this Oakland Park hit-and-run accident is apprehended, he or she could face serious criminal charges.  That driver could also face a Florida wrongful death lawsuit if the family chooses to initiate such a filing.  If a case is filed and is successful, the family could recover damages that compensate them for their loss, although it’s possible that Florida’s comparative negligence standard could be applied that would assign a percentage of fault to each party.

If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Florida wrongful death lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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