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In St. Lucie County, the female passenger who was ejected from a motorcycle during a motor vehicle crash on Friday has died from her injuries. Elizabeth Williams, a 40-year-old Vero Beach resident, and driver Nicholson Pierre were riding a motorcycle on US 1 when a jeep, driven by Charles Curtis, pulled in front of them.

The motorcycle hit the Jeep’s front bumper, and Williams and Curtis were both thrown from the motorcycle. Pierre was also treated for injuries. He has been charged with failing to yield.

According to the Insurance Information Institute’s Web Site:

• There were 4,810 motorcycle fatalities in 2006.
• Approximately 104,000 motorcyclists were involved in motor vehicle collisions during the same year.
• Motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than the passengers of other motor vehicles.

Motorcycle injuries are usually catastrophic injuries and can include traumatic brain injuries, severed limbs, spinal cord injuries, neck injuries, helmet injuries, paralysis, coma, severed limbs, and wrongful death.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Driver inexperience
• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Failure to yield
• Driver inattention

In South Florida, our motorcycle accident lawyers can help you file a claim for personal injury compensation from a negligent motorist or the manufacturer of a defective motorcycle. We will work with accident reconstructionists and medical experts to get you the maximum recovery. If we are unable to negotiate a settlement, we will file a Florida motorcycle crash lawsuit and go to court.

Vero Beach woman dies from accident injuries, TCPalm.com, June 11, 2008
Motorcycle Crashes, III.org

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics Continue reading

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In Broward County, Florida, Marie Arsenault-Langlois, a 38-year-old pregnant woman from Pembroke Pines, lost her 17-week-old unborn baby when the car she was riding in was struck by another motor vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle, Miami Gardens resident Renee Greene, failed to stop at a stop sign.

Arsenault-Langlois was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital where she was treated for serious injuries. Her baby was declared dead. The Broward Medical Examiner’s office pronounced cause of death to be intra-uterine demise resulting from blunt force trauma from an auto accident.

Although Florida’s mandatory Personal Injury Protection (PIP) provides all drivers with $10,000 coverage for medical costs for auto accident injuries, this amount often does not cover all medical expenses and recovery costs for serious personal injuries. It certainly cannot compensate for the death of a loved one.

With offices in Miami, Port St. Lucie, and West Palm Beach, our Florida car accident lawyers will work with medical experts to assess the immediate and long-term effects of your injuries. If your loved one was killed in a car crash, we know how to prove negligence. Our motor vehicle crash lawyers have an excellent track of getting the necessary results-whether through negotiation or a jury verdict.

Causes of driver negligence that can lead to serious car accident injuries:

• Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign • Speeding • DUI/DWI • Driver fatigue • Failure to pay attention to the road, motorists, and pedestrians • Driver negligence • A defective or poorly maintained motor vehicle

Contact one of our Florida personal injury law offices to schedule your free consultation.

Pembroke Pines woman loses unborn child in crash, Sun-Sentinel, June 5, 2008

Related Web Resources:

Florida Motor Vehicle Insurance, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

What To Do After a Car Accident
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In Florida on Saturday, two Florida teenagers died when their bicycles were struck by motor vehicles in two separate accidents.

17-year-old Justin White, a Masaryktown resident, died at 9pm when a 1998 Ford pickup crashed into his bike near State Road 50. An hour later, 17-year-old Scott Avery, was killed in a hit and run accident in Brooksville. The driver, Spring Hill resident Leo Salvato, was later apprehended.

According to the Helmets.org Web site:

• 85 million people ride bicycles in the United States.
• 773 bicyclists died in 2006..

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a bicycle accident that was caused by a careless driver or another negligent party, you should contact our South Florida bicycle crash law firm immediately.

Bicycle accidents often result in serious injuries for pedalcyclists. Injuries may include, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, road burns, internal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

It is important that drivers pay attention when on the road. While it may be easy to keep an eye on cars, trucks, and buses, motorists must remember that they share the roads with motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists-the ones that are most susceptible to serious injuries when they become involved in a motor vehicle crash.

Common causes of bicycle accidents caused by other motorists or negligent parties include:

• Driver inattention • Drunk driving • Speeding • Driver inexperience • Motor vehicle failure or defect

You may be entitled to personal injury compensation for your injuries, medical costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.

Teen boy’s death on bicycle puzzles mother, Tampabay.com, June 3, 2008
Hundreds Mourn Death of NCTHS Student, 2TBO.com, June 1, 2008

Related Web Resources:

Bicyclinginfo.org

Bicycle Safety Facts & Statistics, Federal Highway Administration
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In Florida, the passengers of a driver known as a “habitual drunkard” are suing the Banana Boat restaurant and bar in Boynton Beach for serving driver Brian Licitra too much alcohol prior to their 2004 drunk driving accident.

Licitra has already settled his personal injury lawsuit with the restaurant that served him alcohol. Now Evol Ho-Sang, Alissa Deming, and David Holotanko are also suing the Boynton Beach restaurant for allowing Licitra, “who was visibly intoxicated,” to leave the restaurant drunk.

All three plaintiffs sustained serious injuries in the drunk driving accident caused by Licitra. One of the plaintiffs, Alissa Deming, says she had just met Licitra and did not know he was a “habitual drunkard,” which is why she got into the car with him.

The Florida Department of Corrections says that Licitra was convicted of a Felony DUI and served time in prison before his release in 2007.

Florida law holds bars responsible for serving alcohol to habitual drunkards.

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a Florida car crash, our South Florida motor vehicle law firm can help you explore your legal options and determine who is liable for your injuries.

Common causes of car accidents that can be grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death claim include drunk driving, negligent driving, driver inexperience or inattention, a defective automobile or auto part, and debris on the road. In certain instances, there may be more than one liable party, such as when alcohol is served to a minor at a party and that person is killed or injures someone else during a drunk driving accident.

Drunk driving accidents and other serious car accidents can result in serious injuries, including broken bones, massive internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death. You have a right to compensation from all liable parties.

DUI felon’s 3 passengers sue bar over 2004 crash, PalmBeachPost.com, May 27, 2008

Related Web Resources:

Impaired Driving Facts, CDC.gov
768.125 Liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication, The 2007 Florida Statutes Continue reading

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In Florida, the wife and children of Tampa Master Patrol Officer Victor Guerrero say they plan on suing Pasco County for his wrongful death. The 20-year police veteran died on May 1 when his motorcycle was struck by a government Ford F-150 pickup. The truck reportedly crashed into the motorcycle while turning left in front of it on US 41. Guerrero was thrown across the lane and onto the shoulder of the road.

The family reportedly plans to sue the county for $200,000 in damages. This is the maximum allowed under Florida law related to civil lawsuits against governments. Guerrero’s family intends to ask the Florida Legislature to pass a claims bill that will let them receive damages above this financial cap.

The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation of the crash. The motor vehicle driver, county employee Daniel Whipple, says he did not see Guerrero’s motorcycle.

Motorcycle Accidents
If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a Florida motorcycle crash, one of our South Florida motorcycle collision lawyers can discuss your injury case during a free consultation.

The state of Florida does not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. This makes it even more important for motorists to take extra care when sharing the roads with motorcyclists.There were 521 motorcycle deaths in Florida in 2006. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 4,810 motorcyclists died across the United States during the same year.

Motorcycle riders are prone to serious injuries when they are involved in motor vehicle accidents. They don’t have anything-except for protective gear-to protect them from the force of a crash or being thrown from their motorcycle onto the road. Motorcycle collision injuries can include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, severe burn injuries, and permanent disfigurement.

Our South Florida motorcycle crash lawyers can help you file a claim or lawsuit for financial recovery against the negligent party. We have law offices conveniently located in Miami and West Palm Beach and we work with clients throughout Florida.

Officer’s Family To Sue County Over Fatal Crash, The Tampa Tribune, May 19, 2008
The Florida Wrongful Death Statute

Related Web Resources:

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Motorcycle-USA.com, May 5, 2008

Motorcycle Safety, NHTSA Continue reading

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