Man Arrested for Alleged Palm Beach County DUI Accident That Caused One Fatality

Tue, Aug 16, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Florida Injury Attorney, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

When Florida car accidents occur that lead to fatalities, the police will investigate the matter thoroughly in some situations before coming to a  decision regarding what, if any charges will be filed.  There are many examples where an investigation can take months, and Friday provided another one where a man was arrested and released after posting bond in relation to a suspected Palm Beach County DUI accident that took the life of a woman in December.

According to the authorities, this suspected Palm Beach County DUI accident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on December 3 at the intersection of Lantana Road and Lake Osborne Drive.  The 55-year-old male suspect was driving his Ford pickup truck in an eastbound direction on Lantana Road when he turned left onto Lake Osborne Drive.  As he did so, he collided with a Ford Fusion, and an 80-year-old female passenger was killed as a result of the crash.  Blood was drawn from the suspect at a nearby hospital and it appears that his BAC was more than three times the legal limit.  He is charged with one count of DUI manslaughter, two counts of DUI causing personal injury, and one count of DUI causing property damage.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our support for the family and friends of the woman who was tragically killed in this alleged Palm Beach County DUI accident, and we hope that this criminal prosecution will provide them with the closure they need.  In addition, this crash has now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and 3,000 people are killed in these crashes.

Florida DUI Accident Lawyers

Even though this alleged Palm Beach County DUI accident occurred eight months ago, the statute of limitations for Florida wrongful death lawsuits is two years from the date of the death.  Therefore, the family could still decide to file such an action against the driver.  If they do and their case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the family for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, 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.

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One Killed, One Injured in Palm Beach Gardens Car Accident

Wed, Aug 10, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

Drivers are expected to drive defensively for many reasons, not the least of which is that driving in this manner will provide an opportunity for motorists to avoid collisions.  When someone is not driving defensively, they are more prone to crashes.  While it’s too early to know exactly what occurred early this morning, what is known is that one teen was killed and another was injured in a Palm Beach Gardens car accident when their vehicle was hit after becoming disabled.

According to the authorities, this fatal Palm Beach Gardens car accident occurred at approximately 1:30 this morning when a 17-year-old girl was driving her Toyota SUV in a southbound direction on Florida’s Turnpike near PGA Boulevard.  Suddenly, their vehicle became disabled and hit the median before coming to a stop.  Soon thereafter, the driver of a tractor-trailer came over a hill and slammed into the back of the stalled vehicle.  The 17-year-old passenger was killed and the driver was injured.  Police have not yet determined how closely the tractor-trailer was following the vehicle.

Florida Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the girl who was killed, and we hope that the girl who was injured is able to survive the harm she has suffered.  In addition, this Palm Beach Gardens car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

Florida Car Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more information would be necessary regarding the specifics of this Palm Beach Gardens car accident.  Specifically, it would need to be known whether the tractor-trailer was following the vehicle too closely.  If it turns out that the tractor-trailer was at fault for failing to avoid the vehicle, it could lead to the filing of a Florida wrongful death lawsuit by the family of the passenger who was killed and a Florida personal injury lawsuit by the family of the injured driver.  Overall, many different legal steps could be taken depending on the results of the investigation.

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

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One Killed, Two Injured in West Palm Beach Car Accident

Mon, Aug 8, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Florida Highway Accidents, Florida Injury Attorney, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

There are many different ways in which motorists can act in a negligent manner behind the wheels of vehicles, and the aftermath of many different Florida car accidents involves potentially lengthy processes of obtaining an understanding of what went wrong.  With regards to a tragic West Palm Beach car accident that took the life of one person and injured two others yesterday, such a process that could take a significant amount of time could be just beginning.

According to the authorities, this fatal West Palm Beach car accident occurred yesterday at just before 7 a.m.  The driver of a Nissan encountered vehicle trouble on the northbound Interstate 95 about five miles south of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.  It’s possible that the vehicle ran out of fuel, but nothing definitive has been stated yet.  The Nissan stalled in the outside center lane in foggy conditions, and the driver of a Lexus soon crashed into the Nissan from the rear.  A 23-year-old male passenger in the Nissan was killed at the scene, and the driver and a passenger in the Lexus were injured.

Florida Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this West Palm Beach car accident.  Losing a life in such a random manner is always truly tragic.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyers

Based on the available facts regarding this West Palm Beach car accident, it seems that there are many different possibilities for fault.  For instance, driving on a highway with no fuel could be considered negligent, as could failing to pull a stalled vehicle off to the side of the road if it was possible to do so.  In addition, information regarding how closely the Lexus was following the Nissan would be useful as would obtaining information regarding the speed at which the Lexus was traveling given the foggy driving conditions.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash and you need to obtain answers in an effort to protect your legal rights, you need to seek the help of West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of those injured for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Two Injured When Motorist Crashes Into Bus Stop in Lake Worth Car Accident

Tue, Jul 26, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Florida Injury Attorney, Personal Injury

Most people understand that when they venture out into traffic, even while on foot, they are encountering some type of danger.  However, few if any people would ever consider themselves to be at risk when they are sitting inside of a bus stop waiting for their own ride.  Unfortunately, two people were placed in a position of potentially extreme harm when they were hit and injured by an out-of-control vehicle in a Lake Worth car accident.

According to the authorities, this Lake Worth car accident occurred on Friday morning at 10 a.m.  A 38-year-old woman was driving a friend’s vehicle to pick up medication when she approached the bus stop station at the corner of 10th Avenue North and Military Trail near Lake Worth.  For some reason, the driver lost control of her vehicle at that point and two people who were sitting inside of the bus stop were injured when the car crashed into the structure.  One of the people was reportedly injured seriously.

Florida Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our hopes that the people who were injured in this Lake Worth car accident are able to recover from the harm they have suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and another 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers

If the available facts regarding this Lake Worth car accident are accurate, then it seems likely that the people who were hit and injured in this crash could have legal options that include the filing of Florida personal injury lawsuits against the driver.  If such lawsuits are filed and they’re successful, they could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their medical costs, their lost income and their pain and suffering.

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

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Man Arrested for Alleged West Palm Beach DUI Accident That Killed a Little Girl

Fri, Jul 22, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Florida Injury Attorney, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

When alleged Florida DUI accidents occur, they can lead to exhaustive investigations before any official steps are taken.  That appears to be what has taken place with regards to an alleged West Palm Beach DUI accident that occurred last October that took the life of a little girl.  Police have announced that a suspect in that crash has been arrested on suspicion of DUI manslaughter.  Few other details were provided regarding what led to the decision to make the arrest, but the prosecution process appears to have begun.

According to the authorities, this alleged fatal West Palm Beach DUI accident occurred on October 10 just before 2 a.m.  The suspect, a 46-year-old male, was driving east of 140th Avenue North.  He then apparently stopped his vehicle in the westbound lane, and a 44-year-old woman collided with his stationary vehicle.  As a result, a 10-year-old girl who was riding in the backseat was killed.

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First, we’d like to offer our support for the family of the little girl who so tragically lost her life.  We hope that this prosecution process yields a just result and that it provides some type of closure for everyone involved.  In addition, this suspected fatal West Palm Beach DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida car accidents.  Every year, 200,000 people are injured and nearly 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Lawyers

Clearly, the suspect in this case faces serious criminal charges.  He could also face a Florida wrongful death lawsuit that accuses him of causing the death of the little girl in this West Palm Beach car accident.  If such an action is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages for the family that compensates them for their losses.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of West Palm Beach DUI accident lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this conduct and resulting harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting and Seriously Injuring Man in Lake Worth Hit-and-Run Accident

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Posted in: Auto Accident, Brain Injury, Florida Injury Attorney, Hit and Run Accidents, Personal Injury

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.

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Two People Injured in Palm Beach County Motorcycle Accident

Wed, Jul 20, 2011

Posted in: Florida Injury Attorney, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

When two people are riding on a motorcycle, the driver of that vehicle has a legal duty of care that basically states that he or she must not place the passenger in a position of unreasonable risk of harm.  When that duty is breached and a passenger is injured, it can lead to a Florida personal injury lawsuit.  While many more details would be necessary to assign fault for a Palm Beach County motorcycle accident that occurred last night, what is known is that two people were injured in the crash.

According to the authorities, this Palm Beach County motorcycle accident occurred last night just before 7 p.m.  Two people who were riding on a motorcycle collided with a truck in the 9300 block of Lantana Road, just west of Lantana.  The two people who were injured were rushed to separate hospitals, and none of the identities of those involved nor the specific cause of the crash were identified.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and hopes for the two people who were seriously injured in this Palm Beach County motorcycle accident.  We hope that both of them are able to make a full recovery soon.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida motorcycle accidents.  Every year, 9,000 of these crashes occur, leading to nearly as many injuries and to almost 500 fatalities.

Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Clearly, much more information would be needed before any determination of fault could be made with regards to this Palm Beach County motorcycle accident.  However, it seems possible that the injured passenger was not at fault for the crash, and if that’s the case he or she could potentially file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the party or the parties at fault.  If a claim is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiff for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

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

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One Killed, One Injured in Palm Beach Gardens Motorcycle Accident

Tue, Jul 5, 2011

Posted in: Florida Injury Attorney, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

Motorcyclists tend to face a higher amount of risk for serious injuries or worse when it comes to crashes in which they are involved because of their more direct exposure to the elements around them.  Therefore, as important as it is for everyone to avoid mistakes when driving, it is essential for those traveling on two wheels.  Tragically, early indications are that a motorcyclist made a serious mistake that led to a Palm Beach Gardens motorcycle accident that took the life of the driver and seriously injured the vehicle’s passenger.

According to the authorities, this Palm Beach Gardens motorcycle accident occurred at just after 9 p.m. last night when an unidentified male motorcyclist allegedly ran through a red light at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Interstate 95.  As a result, the vehicle struck an SUV that was exiting the highway and moving onto Northlake Boulevard.  The driver of the motorcycle was killed at the scene, and the passenger was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

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First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person who was killed, and we hope that the passenger who was seriously injured in this Palm Beach Gardens motorcycle accident is able to survive the harm she has suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Florida motorcycle accidents.  Every year, 9,000 of these crashes occur, and they lead to 8,000 injuries and to more than 400 fatalities.

Florida Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

While there are times that protecting the legal rights of someone who has been harmed can seem harsh, the fact of the matter is that if what is described in this Palm Beach Gardens motorcycle accident is accurate, the injured passenger has legal rights.  Therefore, it could be possible to file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the estate of the driver, and if it’s successful the plaintiff could recover damages that compensate for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

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.

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Caretaker Arrested on Suspicion of Delray Beach Elder Neglect

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Posted in: Florida Injury Attorney, Personal Injury

As people get older and begin to lose the ability to care for themselves, many of them will hire a caretaker as opposed to leaving their homes and moving into an assisted living facility.  Unfortunately, this plan does not always lead to a positive result, and that’s what’s alleged to have occurred in a case of suspected Delray Beach elder neglect that led to the arrest of a woman.  She was arrested on suspicion of aggravated neglect on an elderly person.

According to the authorities, an 88-year-old woman hired the 42-year-old unlicensed caretaker to watch over her at her home on the 7200 block of Kinghurst Drive, just west of Delray Beach.  Unfortunately for the woman receiving care, she had to be transported to a nearby hospital after a home healthcare agency visited her and discovered sores all over her body and a severe infection on her buttocks.  She also suffers from dementia and appeared to have been malnourished.

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First and foremost, we are relieved to hear that this woman was found before it was too late, and we also hope that she will soon get well after receiving the care she needs.  In addition, this suspected case of Delray elder neglect will now become part of the estimated statistics regarding Florida elder abuse and neglect.  Every year, almost 500,000 of these situations arise, although experts feel that many of them are not reported.

Florida Elder Neglect Lawyers

If the available facts regarding this situation are accurate, then it’s possible that the woman who was harmed during the course of this care could file a Florida personal injury lawsuit against the caretaker who allegedly neglected her.  If such a case is filed and it’s successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the woman for her medical costs and her pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love is not receiving adequate care of this type, you need to seek the help of Florida elder neglect lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of their clients for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Firefighter Injured in Delray Beach Dog Bite Attack

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Posted in: Dog Attack, Florida Injury Attorney

Firefighters are obviously courageous people who have more than enough difficulty to overcome when they are called to duty.  Therefore, those who perform this heroic work clearly do not need any additional problems to deal with when they are attempting to kill off a blaze.  Unfortunately, one firefighter had to put up with pain and terror yesterday when he was injured in a Delray Beach dog bite attack after a pit bull attacked him while he was fighting a fire.

According to the authorities, this Delray Beach dog bite attack occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 p.m. while the firefighter was working with others to put out a blaze on the 600 block of SW Third Street.  The firefighter walked to the back of the building to help someone get away from the fire when he was bitten, and the firefighter was transported to the hospital for treatment.  No details were given regarding how the dog got loose.

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First, we’d like to offer our support for the firefighter in hopes that his injuries are not serious enough to recover a long-term and painful recovery.  In addition, this Delray Beach dog bite attack will now become part of the overall statistics regarding dog bite attacks in the United States.  Every year, more than 4.5 million people are attacked and bitten by dogs, and the majority of them are children.

Florida Dog Bite Lawyers

More information would be needed before any analysis of fault could be made, and the piece of information that could be the most critical would be how the dog came to be loose.  If the dog was running free from his home, it’s possible that the owner of the dog could be found negligent for allowing it to run free and attack someone.  Liability for negligence in these Florida dog bite cases could lead to damages being awarded to plaintiffs for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you love has been injured in this type of an attack, you need to seek the help of Florida dog bite lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of those harmed for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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