Bicyclists and motorists must share the roads in Florida on a daily basis, and when they do so traffic tends to flow without incident.  However, when a motorist makes a mistake or acts in a reckless manner and causes a Florida bicycle accident that leads to an injury, that driver can face serious legal consequences.  This is especially so when that motorist has been consuming intoxicants.  Sadly, that’s what could transpire in the wake of a Lake Worth bicycle accident that left one person critically injured and the motorist under arrest.

According to the authorities, this Lake Worth bicycle accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 12:15 p.m.  A male bicyclist was riding his bicycle in a westbound direction on Lake Worth Road when he was hit from behind by a female motorist as the two approached Corrigan Court.  The bicyclist was thrown onto the vehicle’s windshield and he suffered what appears to be a traumatic brain injury.  The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI-related charges.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the man who was so seriously injured in this Lake Worth bicycle accident.  We hope that he is able to survive the harm he has suffered and to overcome it quickly and fully.  In addition, this suspected Lake Worth DUI accident will now  become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida bicycle accidents.  Every year, nearly 5,000 of these crashes occur, leading to more than 4,000 injuries and to nearly 100 fatalities.

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Clearly, the driver involved in this suspected Lake Worth DUI accident could face serious criminal charges.  She could also face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the injured bicyclist chooses to initiate such a filing.  If he does and his legal claim is ultimately successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the man for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Florida DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those harmed for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

When people attempt to execute a left turn, they need to be sure that they are not moving into the path of any oncoming traffic.  Even the slightest miscalculation when it comes to making this maneuver can instantly lead to disaster.  Tragically, something went terribly wrong last week when a man was killed in a Boynton Beach motorcycle accident when he crashed into a vehicle that was turning left in an intersection in front of him. Police are continuing with their investigation into the incident.

According to the authorities, this fatal Boynton Beach motorcycle accident occurred on Friday at approximately 7:15 p.m.  A 21-year-old man on an access road at 801 North Congress Avenue on his motorcycle when a 68-year-old man driving a large Chrysler sedan attempted to make a left turn in front of him.  The motorcyclist apparently saw the vehicle and laid his vehicle down, but he hit his head on the rear bumper of the Chrysler.  The motorcyclist was killed at the scene.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the young man who was killed in this Boynton Beach motorcycle accident.  Losing a life this young is always truly tragic.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida motorcycle accidents.  Every year, approximately 9,000 of these crashes occur, leading to almost 8,000 injuries and to nearly 500 fatalities.

Florida Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, the issue of fault with regards to this Boynton Beach motorcycle accident will come down to right-of-way.  If it turns out that the driver of the sedan was at fault, then it could lead to the filing of a Florida wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver.  If such a claim is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that would compensate 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 fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Consumer-oriented businesses generally staff people who are used to handling customers who may not be happy with the service that they receive from time to time.  However, there are certain situations that arise that cannot be prepared for in any type of corporate training.  While nothing has yet been proven in court, one man has been arrested after allegedly hitting an Office Depot employee and seriously injuring him in a Lake Worth hit-and-run that arose over a disputed computer repair bill.

According to the authorities, this Lake Worth hit-and-run accident occurred on Tuesday when a 40-year-old man became upset with the store over a $120 repair bill for his computer.  After arguing with the manager and leaving the store, located at 4558 Lake Worth Road, the man allegedly got into his SUV and plowed into the store’s manager who was standing on the sidewalk.  The manager was seriously injured in the crash and police later tracked down the customer and arrested him on suspicion of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon causing bodily harm.

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First, we’d like to offer our thoughts in support of the man who was badly injured in this alleged Lake Worth hit-and-run accident.  We hope that he is able to recover from the harm he 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 7,700 injuries and to nearly 500 fatalities.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

Clearly, the suspect in this case faces serious criminal charges.  He could also face a Florida personal injury lawsuit if the injured man decides to initiate such a filing.  If he does and the case is successful, the man could recover damages that compensate him for his medical costs, his lost income and his pain and suffering.  In addition, since this act was allegedly intentional, the plaintiff could pursue punitive damages.

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 fighting for the rights of the injured for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

For many years, SUV’s dominated the American vehicle sales market, as these vehicles were marketed as providing the best of both worlds - consumers got the safety of large trucks and the performance of a sedan.  Unfortunately, as more people began to drive them, people discovered that these vehicles had a troubling tendency to roll over even after a slight mistake by the driver.  While it’s too early to know exactly what occurred, what is known is that two people were injured yesterday in a West Palm Beach SUV rollover accident.

According to the authorities, this single-vehicle West Palm Beach SUV rollover crash occurred yesterday morning when the 64-year-old female driver of a Hyundai SUV was driving in a northbound direction on Florida’s Turnpike.  As she attempted to take the Okeechobee Boulevard exit, the vehicle veered out of control and rolled over.  The driver suffered minor injuries, and the 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury that led her to be airlifted to a nearby hospital.

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First, we’d like to offer our thoughts and hopes for the passenger who was injured in this West Palm Beach SUV rollover accident.  We hope that she is able to overcome the harm she has suffered quickly.  In addition, this West Palm Beach car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, approximately 200,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

West Palm Beach Car Accident Lawyers

It seems possible for the injured passenger to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit in response to the losses she is incurring because of her injuries.  While drivers owe a legal duty of care to their passengers, it would need to be discerned whether the driver made a mistake in attempting to maneuver onto the exit ramp or if the vehicle rolled over unexpectedly.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in any type of crash, you need to seek the help of West Palm Beach car accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these types of injuries accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

School buses transport children and teens to and from school every day, and for the most part, these trips go on without any problems.  However, that doesn’t mean that risks are not encountered, as they are, and unfortunately, a 17-year-old student paid a heavy price for these latent risks today when he was hit and seriously injured by a school bus in a Loxahatchee pedestrian accident.

According to police, the collision occurred this morning at 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, near Seminole Ridge High School.  The student was attempting to cross the street moving in a westward direction when he was hit by the bus, which was not carrying any students at the time of the crash.  The student’s name was not released, but he was rushed to the hospital with head trauma that authorities at this point are describing as life threatening in nature.

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We’d first like to offer our hope that the student who was hit is able to overcome the head trauma that was suffered and that he’s able to get back into life’s routine.  In addition, this Loxahatchee pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida pedestrian accidents.  Every year in the state, more than 8,000 such accidents occur, leading to 7,500 injuries and to approximately 500 fatalities.

Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more facts will need to be uncovered before any fault can be assigned in this crash.  If the student was crossing the street properly and the bus driver was negligent in hitting him, it could lead to the filing of a Florida personal injury lawsuit.  If such a suit was filed and was successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensate the family for medical costs and pain and suffering.  However, there could be additional procedural steps involved based on the nature of the relationship between the busing company and the school district.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in this type of crash, seek the help of Florida pedestrian accident lawyers who have been successfully defending the rights of the injured against negligent motorists for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Many parents need to deal with a routine of bed rest and other precautionary steps when they face the danger of delivering a child too early in the pregnancy period. If a child is born before it’s medically advisable to do so, the infant can face a lifetime of medical challenges and struggles if it even survives the post-birthing process. There are also medications that are administered when parents want to prevent early delivery.

One set of parents went to a hospital to do just that last fall - to prevent delivery of a baby at 24 weeks - but instead received medication that expedited the delivery process. Tragically, the baby was born with brain damage that led to millions in medical bills. In response, the parents have sued the hospital that provided the wrong medication, according to the Miami Herald.

“A hospital mistakenly gave a pregnant woman a drug commonly used to speed up labor, causing her to give birth two months early and severely injuring the baby, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

The suit was filed against St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach; its owner, Dallas, Texas-based Tenet Healthcare; and several nurses, doctors and pharmacists.

The plaintiffs, Tesome Sampson and Frank Guy, claim medical bills for their brain-damaged baby have now topped $3.5 million. The lawsuit claims St. Mary’s and the other defendants were negligent in administering the wrong drug. It seeks unspecified damages.

In a statement, the hospital acknowledged the error and said steps have been taken to keep it from happening again.”

In these types of medical situations, even one mistake can lead to disaster. If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of professional negligence, you need the help of West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers who know what it takes to hold large corporate entities accountable. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.