Author Archives: Michael Pike
Franchise Law Basics in Florida
Franchises can be lucrative and attractive business opportunities for both the franchisor (the founder of the original business) and the franchisee (the owner of the business that is licensing rights to use the franchise for a new business location). It is important to keep track of the relevant franchise laws of the state, or… Read More »
Railroad Accident Results in Film Crew Fatalities and Injuries
Increasingly associated with a bygone era, railroads are still very much a part of American life. Part of that reality, unfortunately, is accidents resulting in injuries and/or death. It is precisely this tragic inevitability that resulted in a lawsuit against Florida-based railroad operator CSX. While filming a movie based on the life of Allman… Read More »
Damages Arising From Negligence in Sexual Assault and Battery Cases
Nothing is more traumatic than sexual abuse, as reminds a case involving a Florida Diocese, Eucharistic minister, and a 13-year-old special needs boy. In a suit against the Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida for $5 million in damages, both the Diocese and its bishop have been accused of negligence in failing to prevent… Read More »
Dinner Key Marina Tragedy Kills Four, Injures Another Five
The Dinner Key Marina was filled with boats on a festive Fourth of July night that suddenly turned from celebration to tragedy when a boat crash claimed four lives, and sent another five to area hospitals. The crash involved three boats, all situated about a mile and a half from the marina. A representative… Read More »
Lake County, Florida ATV Crash Turns Deadly
Fourth of July weekend brings both festivities and tragedies. Sure, there are barbeques, baseball games, and beautiful fireworks displays. But there are also accidents, especially in a state like Florida that is home to countless land and sea adventures. One such accident, in Lake County toward the end of this year’s Fourth of July… Read More »
Driver and Two Passengers Lose Their Lives After Another Wrong-Way Accident
A 33-year-old Florida woman lost her life after the car she was driving crashed into a truck. The car was heading the wrong way down the highway when the accident occurred. Two passengers in the car, the driver’s 31-year-old sister and a 26-year-old man, also lost their lives in this car accident. The truck… Read More »
Three-Year-Old Crashes Vehicle Into Several Parked Cars
Several parked cars were damaged when a 47-year-old Florida woman allowed her 3-year-old grandson to drive a car. According to what one witness told police, there was a loud crash and the witness saw a gold, four-door Chrysler crash head-on into a parked vehicle and then back into another vehicle. The witness said that… Read More »
Driver and Two Passengers Lose Their Lives After Another Wrong-Way Accident
A 33-year-old Florida woman lost her life after the car she was driving crashed into a truck. The car was heading the wrong way down the highway when the accident occurred. Two passengers in the car, the driver’s 31-year-old sister and a 26-year-old man, also lost their lives in this car accident. The truck… Read More »
Types of Fault in Car Accident Cases
If you are involved in a car accident and you want to receive compensation for your injuries from the driver who caused the accident, you will need to prove that the other driver is at fault. The two most common types of fault are (1) negligence, and (2) recklessness. Another type of fault is… Read More »
Family Awarded Massive Judgment Following Crash Caused by Sleepy Truck Driver
The family of a man who was killed while riding his motorcycle was awarded nearly $15 million as the result of a wrongful death lawsuit. The motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck. This is one of the largest judgments ever awarded for a motorcycle accident in the state of Florida…. Read More »
Three-Year-Old Crashes Vehicle Into Several Parked Cars
Several parked cars were damaged when a 47-year-old Florida woman allowed her 3-year-old grandson drive a car. According to what one witness told police, there was a loud crash and the witness saw a gold, four-door Chrysler crash head-on into a parked vehicle and then back into another vehicle. The witness said that he… Read More »
Types of Damages You Can Seek After a Car Accident
There are several types of damages for which you can seek compensation if you have sustained injuries as a result of a car accident. Although medical expenses are the most common form of damages, there are several other categories that you should discuss with a lawyer should you be involved in a car accident…. Read More »
Two Things That Will Make Your Life a Little Less Stressful if You Are in an Accident
Getting in a car accident is always a scary situation. But what can you do before and after the car accident occurs so that your life is as stress-free as possible? Before you get in an accident, you should make sure that you are always insured when you are driving a car. After you… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car Driving the Wrong Way
A 42-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident near Miami, Florida, when a car that was going the wrong way crashed into him. The driver of the car was a 20-year-old woman, and it does not appear that there were any passengers in her car at the time of the accident. This accident occurred on… Read More »
Woman Run Over By a Truck and Recovery Possibly Limited by Florida Law
A woman was run over by a vehicle while she was sunbathing, and now she is filing a lawsuit to be compensated for her injuries. The car accident occurred in July 2011 while the woman was sunbathing at Daytona Beach. She was injured when she was run over by a truck that was being driven by a lifeguard. The truck… Read More »
Major Accident in Florida Involving a Motorcycle and Skateboard
A 23-year-old man died in a traffic accident last weekend after he was struck by a motorcycle while riding his skateboard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcycle was driving west on the Florida road when he hit the skateboarder who was in the middle of the westbound lane early Saturday morning. When the motorcycle… Read More »
How to Prove that the Other Driver is at Fault in an Auto Accident
If you sustain injuries in a car accident and you want someone else to compensate you for those injuries, it is necessary to prove that someone else was at fault for the accident. Proving that someone else is at fault will make it easier to receive payments from their insurance company and will also… Read More »
Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Car
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a car while riding in Ocala, Florida. News reports of the bike accident describe a scary scene where the bicyclist’s body peeled back the roof of the car, caved in the windshield, and became lodged headfirst inside the moving vehicle. The accident was so serious that the driver of… Read More »
Two Motorcyclists Die After Being Hit by a Van Making Left Turn
A motorcycle accident in Florida resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman. The accident occurred when the motorcycle was hit by a van that was traveling in the opposite direction. The driver of the van hit the motorcycle while he was attempting to make a left turn through an intersection. The… Read More »
Car Catches on Fire Following Rear-End Collision
A rear-end collision involving three vehicles ended up killing three people in South Florida this week. According to police, a Mercedes-Benz sedan caused the accident when it rear-ended a PT Cruiser, causing the Cruiser to crash into a Ford pickup truck before it burst into flames. A scary scene unfolded following the crash, with one witness… Read More »
