Personal Injury Attorney Mathew Noyes
Car accidents don’t discriminate. Rich/poor, famous/ unknown, old/young – it doesn’t matter. An example of this Prince Philip’s car accident yesterday. Also, it also raises the question of when is a person too old to drive. According to ABC News, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was involved in a road traffic accident with another.
A bicyclist is dead after a St. Petersburg bicycle accident this morning. According to Fox 13 News, the bike accident occurred at 64th Street South and Bougainvilla Avenue South before 7:30 a.m. Officers said the bicyclist was northbound on the west side of the southbound lane along 64th Street South when he made a sudden.
A motorcycle accident is no way to celebrate the New Year. The motorcycle caused by a hit and run driver just makes it worse. Sadly, that is what happened to a newlywed couple on New Year’s Eve. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Kurt and Cheri Holzbacher wanted to make sure they were off the.
New Year’s Eve can be a lot of fun! Games, celebrations, champagne and more. Sometimes, partygoers have too much more – too much to drink. If you are hosting the New Year’s Eve party and someone drinks too much at your party and then causes a car accident, are you responsible for the injuries your.
Texting while driving will again be discussed in Florida’s upcoming legislative session. State Representative Jackie Toledo has filed a bill modifying Florida’s present law on texting while driving. Presently, Florida law prohibits texting and driving, but it is a secondary offense which means law enforcement must have another reason to pull a driver over besides.
Eighty-three car accidents a day in 2017 and an average of 77 crashes a day over the past five years. These are the numbers for car accidents in Pinellas according to a recent report on ABC Action News. According to the report, traffic experts say drivers and pedestrians disobeying traffic laws, distracted driving and in.
Happy Repeal Day! What’s that, you ask? Anyone who likes a bit of Captain with their Coke or Jameson with their ginger should be celebrating. Repeal Day is celebrated annually on Dec. 5 because on this day in 1933 the 21st Amendment was ratified and the Volstead Act — which placed a ban on alcohol.
Knowing what to do after a car accident is one thing. Knowing what not to do after a car accident is also important. To best protect your rights after a car accident, here are five things you should not to do after a car accident: 1. Not call the police after the accident. I understand.
We have all likely driven through one of Florida’s downpours where it is tough to see in front of you. We may even slow down considerably to drive more safely. Should you turn on your hazard lights to let the other drivers know you have slowed down to a crawl? The answer may surprise you..
“Use your turn signal!” How many times do you say this to other drivers each day? If you are like me, many. Did you know that there is a state law as to when a driver must use his or her turn signal? Florida Statute 316.155 tells us when a turn signal is required: (1) No person.
It is Halloween safety tips time again. Yes, Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, but that does not reduce the risks. If fact, if may increase the risk of injuries from a car accident or pedestrian accident. AAA ranks Halloween as one of the top three days of the year for pedestrian accidents and.
Clearwater roads can be safer, and governmental leaders want to know how. According to ABC Action News, over the past five years, there have been 16,897 car accidents in Clearwater alone resulting in 52 people being were killed in those crashes. Robert Cameron, the owner of Ward’s Seafood Market, knows far too well the intersection.
Changes to social security disability benefits for 2019 have been announced. Recently, the Social Security Administration provided their Fact Sheet outlines the changes to social security disability benefits for the upcoming year. The most important change to most recipients is the announcement of a 2.8 percent increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA). This.
Driving slowly in the left lane on a multi-lane road can cause road rage, aggravation and could cost you a ticket. Did you know that the left lane is for passing and not for driving slowly in the left lane? Florida Statute 316.081(3) states: On a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes.
It’s Homecoming season. Homecoming is a great time to gather with friends, but also a time of increased risk of car accidents during Homecoming. Sadly, recently friends and families had to say goodbye to two teenagers after a car accident on the way to the homecoming dance. According to Tampa Bay Fox 13, the teenagers.
School has been in for a few weeks and some of the numbers of drivers speeding through a school zone are in. It is obvious that blinking warning lights is not enough in some areas. ABC Action News investigated how many speeders were cited for speeding through a school zone during the first week of.
Move Over! After a St. Petersburg Police Officer was recently injured after her patrol vehicle was crashed into, it may be good to refresh Florida drivers on the Move Over law. According to ABC Action News, a St. Petersburg officer had to be extricated from her patrol car after another driver hit it on Monday.
Gulf Boulevard may be great for tourists, but it is dangerous for pedestrians. There were more than 450 crashes along Gulf Boulevard from 2011-2015, according to Forward Pinellas. Now, Pinellas County may be taking steps to make it safer to cross Gulf Boulevard. ABC Action News reports that Forward Pinellas is discussing a possible option.
School buses are back on Florida roads so a refresher on when to stop for a school bus seems appropriate. Most Florida roads fall into one of three categories: (1) Two-Lane Road; (2) Multi-Lane Road; or Divided Road. Each category has its separate rule as to when to stop for a school bus. Here they.
Talking school safety is now upon us. Summer is almost over and the kids will soon be in the classrooms. According to Tampa Bay Newspaper, students and parents will see changes in school safety when they return. According to the article, Pinellas County Schools has made an extensive effort to maximize the safety and security.
