Author Archives: Michael Pike
In Two-Car Crash, Seatbelts May Have Been the Difference Between Life and Death
A two-car crash in Central Florida blocked traffic on a two-lane roadway for several hours as Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigated the crash and Marion County Fire Rescue officials removed victims from both of the vehicles. According to troopers, a Mazda being driven by a 21-year-old man from Summerfield, Florida, crossed the center lane, causing a… Read More »
Bicyclist Dies From Injuries After Being Struck From Behind by Swerving Car
A resident of Wellborn, Florida, was killed while riding a bicycle this week after being struck by a car. According to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol, the bicycle accident occurred when the driver of a 2010 Ford Taurus was traveling west on a road and the bicyclist was traveling in the same direction. The driver of the car veered off… Read More »
Florida Driver Seriously Injured After Being Rear-Ended Waiting in Left Turn Lane
A crash involving three cars has left a Palm Harbor, Florida, man suffering serious injuries. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, the car crash occurred while two cars were stopped in a left turn lane. The third car, a 1995 Nissan Sedan, drifted into the left turn lane and failed to stop for unknown reasons. The… Read More »
SUV is Slammed by a Semi Truck After Rolling Over on Florida Turnpike
A woman from Orange Park, Florida, lost her life in a car crash on the Florida Turnpike after she lost control of her Ford Explorer. The Explorer was flipped onto its roof and then hit by a semi truck. The 19-year-old victim was one of five students and recent graduates from the University of Florida who… Read More »
Deadly Crash Caused After Motorcyclist Fails to Yield at Intersection in Florida
A car crash involving a car and a motorcycle in St. Petersburg, Florida, resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the rider of the motorcycle was wearing his helmet when he crashed his 2001 Yamaha motorcycle into the side of a 2013 Ford Fusion. The Ford, driven by… Read More »
Reducing Medical Liens After Settlement
After a personal injury settlement, clients are required to resolve medical lien from services received from physicians and providers. Many clients are surprised of the requirement to reimburse health insurance carriers, especially when their injuries are caused by a their-party. This is, however, the law. At our office, we will negotiate the liens for… Read More »
Distracted Driving – What Are the Risks?
Texting while driving is distracted driving, and should be avoided at all costs. The rise of accidents attributed to texting while driving is unprecedented, and it may cause car accidents resulting in injury or even death. It’s been reported that texting was a driving distraction that caused approximately 18 percent of all fatal crashes… Read More »
Is GM Trying to Hide Behind Bankruptcy?
With a recent motion in a Corpus Christi, Texas federal court case, General Motors (GM) is attempting to limit its legal liability in this and other cases across the country involving defective ignition switches. On April 15, 2014, GM filed the motion, noting that it will soon request a federal bankruptcy judge in New… Read More »
