BUS CAR CRASH • Florida student awarded $1.6 MILLION in school bus crash case • PASCO COUNTY

BUS CAR CRASH • Florida student awarded $1.6 MILLION in school bus crash case • PASCO COUNTY

PASCO COUNTY – According to the Tampa Tribune, "A jury deliberated for three hours Monday before finding the Pasco County school distr...

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Two motorcyclists • Two accidents • Two deaths • TAMPA BAY

TAMPA BAY AREA - A pair of motorcyclists lost their lives this past weekend in two separate accidents. One was a single motorcycle accident...

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BICYCLE ACCIDENTS should decline on the new improved Gulf Boulevard in Indian Shores.

BICYCLE ACCIDENTS should decline on the new improved Gulf Boulevard in Indian Shores.

PINELLAS COUNTY - After two years of work, construction on Gulf Boulevard is finally nearing completion. The improvements include clearly m...

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GENERAL MOTORS LITIGATION - Current claims against GM "not worth pursuing."

GENERAL MOTORS LITIGATION - Current claims against GM "not worth pursuing."

NATIONAL - According to an article in The Kansas City Star, "When the 'new' General Motors emerged from bankruptcy earlier thi...

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LAKEWOOD RANCH ♦ GOLF CART ACCIDENTS ♦ Master-planned GOLF COMMUNITY in MANATEE COUNTY

LAKEWOOD RANCH ♦ GOLF CART ACCIDENTS ♦ Master-planned GOLF COMMUNITY in MANATEE COUNTY

MANATEE COUNTY – The 7000 acre master-planned, Lakewood Ranch Golf Community is reminding residents of the rules and regulations for golf c...

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY • Closed Head Injury • Car Accident • Motorcycle Accident • Slip & Fall

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY • Closed Head Injury • Car Accident • Motorcycle Accident • Slip & Fall

Almost fifty (50) percent of traumatic brain injuries are caused by falls (28%) and motor vehicle-traffic crashes (20%). What is a traumati...

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SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS • HIT BY A CAR / TRUCK • ACCIDENT with INJURIES •

SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS • HIT BY A CAR / TRUCK • ACCIDENT with INJURIES •

STATEWIDE - Children should never ride skateboards or scooters in or near traffic. All skateboarders and scooter-riders should wear a helm...

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Madeira Beach Injury Lawyer ♦ TRIPP LAW FIRM ♦ Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr. ♦ Serving Florida ♦ The Suncoast ♦ PERSONAL INJURY LAW

Madeira Beach Injury Lawyer ♦ TRIPP LAW FIRM ♦ Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr. ♦ Serving Florida ♦ The Suncoast ♦ PERSONAL INJURY LAW

The TRIPP LAW FIRM is located just a few miles from the beach communities of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Redington Beac...

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PIT BULL DOG bites 8-year-old child in the face ♦ Pasco County Animal Services respond ♦ New Port Richey ♦ Tampa Bay area

PIT BULL DOG bites 8-year-old child in the face ♦ Pasco County Animal Services respond ♦ New Port Richey ♦ Tampa Bay area

PASCO COUNTY ♦ An 8-year-old New Port Richey was attacked by a 5 year-old pit bull mix dog causing serious injuries. The Pasco County Anima...

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JET SKI • WAVE RUNNER • PWC • YAMAHA • KAWASAKI • SEA DOO •Avoid Accidents • THINK SAFETY FIRST • Clearwater, Madeira Beach, John’s Pass, St. Pete Bch

Water Safety - Boats and Jet Ski's Never operate a jet-ski or boat while under the influence of alcohol. Never operate a boat or Jet Ski...

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Car Hits Elderly Woman in Church parking lot ♦ Central Florida

Car Hits Elderly Woman in Church parking lot ♦ Central Florida

A parishioner was hit by a car as she walked through the parking lot at a Central Florida church. The initial investigation by police sugges...

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35 foot fall at Busch Gardens ♦ Tampa Bay ♦ USF Student ♦ Employee ♦ Back injury

35 foot fall at Busch Gardens ♦ Tampa Bay ♦ USF Student ♦ Employee ♦ Back injury

TAMPA ♦ An employee of Busch Gardens – Tampa Bay was injured after falling 35 feet from a gondola ride while working at the theme park. The...

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Anna Maria ♦ Bradenton ♦ Clearwater Beach ♦ Madeira Beach ♦ Treasure Island ♦ St. Pete Beach ♦ Ft. Desoto ♦ Sunshine Skyway ♦ Beware of Rip Currents

Anna Maria ♦ Bradenton ♦ Clearwater Beach ♦ Madeira Beach ♦ Treasure Island ♦ St. Pete Beach ♦ Ft. Desoto ♦ Sunshine Skyway ♦ Beware of Rip Currents

Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including t...

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PIT BULL DOG bites 5-year-old child in the face ♦ 911 called ♦ Pinellas County Sheriff and Pinellas County Animal Services respond

PIT BULL DOG bites 5-year-old child in the face ♦ 911 called ♦ Pinellas County Sheriff and Pinellas County Animal Services respond

MADEIRA BEACH ♦ A 5-year-old boy was attacked by a 65 pound pit bull terrier causing serious injuries. The Pinellas County Sheriff and Pine...

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Motorcycle Accident ♦ Bradenton ♦ Blake Memorial Hospital ♦ FHP investigation continues

Motorcycle Accident ♦ Bradenton ♦ Blake Memorial Hospital ♦ FHP investigation continues

MANATEE COUNTY — According to the FHP, a motorcyclist died yesterday after running a stop sign and colliding with a vehicle in west Bradent...

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DOG BITE ♦ LIABILITY ♦ WHO PAYS? ♦ Medical Bills ♦ ER for stitches ♦ BAD SCAR ♦ Insurance Claim

DOG BITE ♦ LIABILITY ♦ WHO PAYS? ♦ Medical Bills ♦ ER for stitches ♦ BAD SCAR ♦ Insurance Claim

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that dogs bite 4.7 million people annually, resulting in 800,000 injuries that requi...

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Disney Reports 11 Injuries In 2nd Quarter of 2009 ♦ Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Wet 'n Wild ♦ NO INJURIES reported

ORLANDO -- Disney has reported more injuries during the second quarter than any other Central Florida theme park. According to the Orlando S...

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PREVENT BICYCLE ACCIDENTS •  Be sure your child knows how to stay safe this SUMMER! •  LARGO • SEMINOLE • PINELLAS PARK • ST. PETE • CLEARWATER

PREVENT BICYCLE ACCIDENTS • Be sure your child knows how to stay safe this SUMMER! • LARGO • SEMINOLE • PINELLAS PARK • ST. PETE • CLEARWATER

BE SURE YOUR CHILD KNOWS HOW TO STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER! Always Wear a Helmet - It's the Law! Make Sure Your Bike is Adjusted Properly ABC...

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MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT • US 19 • TAMPA ROAD • FHP • BayFlight • SunStar • EMS on the scene

MULTI-CAR ACCIDENT • US 19 • TAMPA ROAD • FHP • BayFlight • SunStar • EMS on the scene

PALM HARBOR -- A multi vehicle accident on US 19 at Tampa Road has caused quite a back up on this major north / south roadway this morning....

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2 Walt Disney World buses • crash this afternoon near the Contemporary Resort on Disney property • 12 injured • FHP Investigating

OSCEOLA COUNTY - The rear-end crash happened about 2:40 p.m. when one southbound bus stopped to merge as the World Drive narrowed from thre...

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Insurance companies that deny or delay legitimate claims could face civil penalties up to 1 MILLION dollars.

According to an article in The Detroit Free Press , Insurance companies that drag out or deny legitimate claims are the targets of hearings ...

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POLARIS RANGER ♦ 4x4 Roll over accident ♦ Child critically injured ♦ FHP investigating

LADY LAKE -- A young boy has died after the 4x4 he was riding on crashed over the weekend. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 12-year-old wa...

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PINELLAS COUNTY CRASH ♦ UTILITY TRUCK LOST CONTROL RUNS INTO ST. PETE BEACH STOREFRONT

PINELLAS COUNTY CRASH ♦ UTILITY TRUCK LOST CONTROL RUNS INTO ST. PETE BEACH STOREFRONT

PINELLAS COUNTY — A Pinellas County utilities truck crashed into a Christmas supply store Monday, slightly injuring the driver and putting ...

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LARGO ♦ SEMINOLE MOTOR SCOOTER ACCIDENT ♦ DUNEDIN ♦ PINELLAS PARK MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ♦ SERIOUS INJURES

We represent people who have been injured in motorcycle and motor scooter accidents throughout the state of Florida. Motorcyclists are not e...

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CLASS ACTION SUIT against 5 drug companies • Patients diagnosed with NSF after being injected with contrast-agent • MRI • Never warned • side-effects

NATIONAL - 517 plaintiffs are suing "pharmaceutical companies that make certain dyes used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)." ...

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HIT & RUN ♦ Motorcycle accident ♦ Dunedin ♦ PCSO investigation continues

HIT & RUN ♦ Motorcycle accident ♦ Dunedin ♦ PCSO investigation continues

DUNEDIN – Over the weekend, a motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital after being hit near the intersection of Main Street and Lake ...

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SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER ♦ Car Accident ♦ I-4 ♦ CONSTRUCTION ZONE ♦ Florida Highway Patrol Officer hurt in accident

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – West bound I-4 was closed for several hours when a semi-tractor-trailer slammed into the back of a stopped car pushin...

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A GIFT to State Auto Insurance Company of $152,000.00 by Claims representative (retired)

As a thank you, a man has left $152,000 - half of his estate - to Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Companies , where he worked for...

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GOLF CART ACCIDENT ♦ passenger in golf cart dies after cart hit by van ♦ Florida

GOLF CART ACCIDENT ♦ passenger in golf cart dies after cart hit by van ♦ Florida

According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers said, a Florida man died from injuries he received when the golf cart he was riding in was stru...

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HIP FRACTURE • SLIP AND FALL INJURIES  FLORIDA SENIORS AT RISK • LEADING CAUSE OF ER VISITS

HIP FRACTURE • SLIP AND FALL INJURIES FLORIDA SENIORS AT RISK • LEADING CAUSE OF ER VISITS

STATEWIDE - Florida is home to a great number of senior citizens. Due to a high number of retirees in Florida, we see a higher number of sl...

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Albertsons • Sweet Bay • Publix • U-Save • Winn-Dixie shoppers be careful as you shop • Slip and Fall Warnings • Slippery floors when wet

Albertsons • Sweet Bay • Publix • U-Save • Winn-Dixie shoppers be careful as you shop • Slip and Fall Warnings • Slippery floors when wet

Supermarkets and grocery stores are number two (2) for falls by industry, just behind restaurants. The Executive Director for the NFSI said,...

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WalMart Parking Lot Accident ♦ One person with serious injuries ♦ Florida Highway Patrol investigated

LEE COUNTY – Last month a two vehicle accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot left one person with life threatening injuries. According to the...

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LITHIA • FISHHAWK TRAILS • Motorcyclist killed in afternoon crash • HCSO on the scene

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY - According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcyclist from Lithia was killed this afternoon when ...

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SUV and PICKUP TRUCK collide on I-75 ONE CRITICALLY INJURED • FHP respond • Injured taken to TAMPA GENERAL and SOUTH BAY HOSPITALS

SUV and PICKUP TRUCK collide on I-75 ONE CRITICALLY INJURED • FHP respond • Injured taken to TAMPA GENERAL and SOUTH BAY HOSPITALS

SUN CITY — According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two people injured resulting from a crash on Interstate 75 , just south of Tampa. An ou...

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OSHA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking into Walt Disney World monorail crash ♦ Epcot line

LAKE BUENA VISTA ♦ A Disney employee was killed when the monorail trains collided just outside the Transportation and Ticket Center, locate...

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DOZEN PEOPLE INJURED IN TAMPA HARTLINE BUS CRASH with pickup truck at 56th Street and Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY -- At least a dozen people were injured in a crash involving a Hartline bus and a pick-up truck in Tampa this morning. ...

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Child was injured at a neighbor's house, what insurance is available to pay for their medical bills and pain and suffering? • NO HEALTH INSURANCE

Child was injured at a neighbor's house, what insurance is available to pay for their medical bills and pain and suffering? • NO HEALTH INSURANCE

STATEWIDE - Florida homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for the negligence of the homeowner. The typical homeowners insurance po...

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Fatal crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and van closes I-75 south in Hernando County • Florida Highway Patrol on the scene • EMS • Accident

Fatal crash involving a semi-tractor trailer and van closes I-75 south in Hernando County • Florida Highway Patrol on the scene • EMS • Accident

HERNANDO COUNTY - The FHP responded to the 4:50 a.m. call to find two vehicles involved in the crash, a semi-tractor trailer and a van. The...

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Two injured in personal watercraft crash in near Anclote in Tarpon Springs ♦ Transported to Helen Ellis Hospital

Two injured in personal watercraft crash in near Anclote in Tarpon Springs ♦ Transported to Helen Ellis Hospital

TARPON SPRINGS — According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, two people who were vacationing in Pinellas County were injured this mo...

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FIRE WORKS INJURY ♦ Fireworks injuries ♦ SERIOUS injuries require HOSPITALIZATION ♦ Fireworks cause BURNS ♦ Fireworks should not be used by children

FIRE WORKS INJURY ♦ Fireworks injuries ♦ SERIOUS injuries require HOSPITALIZATION ♦ Fireworks cause BURNS ♦ Fireworks should not be used by children

Most common injuries: Hands: 2,300 Eyes: 1,500 Head, Face, Ears: 1,400 Doing most damage: Firecrackers: 1,300 injuries Sparklers: 1,000 Rock...

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Personal Watercraft Crash ♦ Dunedin ♦ Intracoastal Waterway ♦ Injured taken to Mease Dunedin Hospital for treatment of her accident-related injuries

Personal Watercraft Crash ♦ Dunedin ♦ Intracoastal Waterway ♦ Injured taken to Mease Dunedin Hospital for treatment of her accident-related injuries

DUNEDIN -- A lady in her early forties was injured Saturday morning after two personal watercraft collided near the Dunedin Causeway drawbr...

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AUTO ACCIDENT ♦ Need car rental ♦ INJURED ♦ Total-loss ♦ BODY SHOP ♦ After market parts ♦ LARGO ♦ Pinellas Park ♦ SEMINOLE ♦ St. Petersburg ♦ DUNEDIN

AUTO ACCIDENT ♦ Need car rental ♦ INJURED ♦ Total-loss ♦ BODY SHOP ♦ After market parts ♦ LARGO ♦ Pinellas Park ♦ SEMINOLE ♦ St. Petersburg ♦ DUNEDIN

Being involved in a car accident is never a good experience. If you have suffered an accident-related injury claim, you may want to retain a...

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Orange County Deputy Sheriff seriously injured in Florida Turnpike Crash ♦ FHP investigates ♦ SUV ♦ Patrol car ♦ Semi-tractor trailer and car involved

Orange County Deputy Sheriff seriously injured in Florida Turnpike Crash ♦ FHP investigates ♦ SUV ♦ Patrol car ♦ Semi-tractor trailer and car involved

ORLANDO ♦ An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy is in serious condition after a four-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike. Accordi...

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Woman’s Family Awarded $6.33M in Medical Malpractice Settlement ♦ Central Florida ♦ JURY VERDICT ♦

Woman’s Family Awarded $6.33M in Medical Malpractice Settlement ♦ Central Florida ♦ JURY VERDICT ♦

ORLANDO – On Thursday a jury awarded a $6.33 million medical malpractice verdict in favor of a Deltona woman who is now in a permanent vege...

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Man critically injured in I-75 crash – Rear-ended semi-tractor trailer – Transported by ambulance then helicopter to Shands Hospital in Gainesville

Man critically injured in I-75 crash – Rear-ended semi-tractor trailer – Transported by ambulance then helicopter to Shands Hospital in Gainesville

OCALA – According the FHP a 2002 BMW SUV slammed into the back of a semi truck on Interstate 75 late Wednesday night; the driver was airlif...

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Freedom of the Seas ♦ Cruise Ship Passengers Injured ♦ Virgin Islands ♦ Bus crash ♦ Broken Ankle

Freedom of the Seas ♦ Cruise Ship Passengers Injured ♦ Virgin Islands ♦ Bus crash ♦ Broken Ankle

PORT CANAVERAL -- Thirty passengers from a Port Canaveral-based cruise ship were hurt during a shore excursion in the Virgin Islands. Accor...

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JURY VERDICT for Home Depot Customer Injured By Forklift ♦ Awarded $1.5 Million ♦ Knocked down causing neck and spine injuries

JURY VERDICT for Home Depot Customer Injured By Forklift ♦ Awarded $1.5 Million ♦ Knocked down causing neck and spine injuries

A Home Depot customer and his wife were awarded $1.5 million by a jury in a lawsuit stemming from a forklift accident at a store. The injure...

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FOURTH OF JULY – Boaters in lakes, rivers, Tampa Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal waterway – Prevent Accidents on the water – Saftey lies with you!

FOURTH OF JULY – Boaters in lakes, rivers, Tampa Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal waterway – Prevent Accidents on the water – Saftey lies with you!

TAMPA BAY - Coast Guard and Sheriff Officers want boaters to know they will be out in force during the Fourth of July weekend. Every year, ...

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Allstate Floridian Insurance Company changes name to Castle Key Insurance Company

Allstate Floridian Insurance Company changes name to Castle Key Insurance Company

TALLAHASSEE - Allstate Floridian Insurance Company is changing its name to Castle Key Insurance Company to differentiate itself from its na...

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PLEASE THINK SAFETY IF YOU CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY WITH FIREWORKS – PREVENT INJUIRES – CHILDREN & TEENS NEED SUPERVISION

PLEASE THINK SAFETY IF YOU CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY WITH FIREWORKS – PREVENT INJUIRES – CHILDREN & TEENS NEED SUPERVISION

Many people this Fourth of July weekend will celebrate with cookouts, a trip to the beach, outdoor concerts and fireworks. The Fourth of Jul...

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Sarasota County sees spike in deadly traffic crashes - US 41 - Tamiami Trail - Jacaranda - Interstate 75 - Dangereous Intersections

Sarasota County sees spike in deadly traffic crashes - US 41 - Tamiami Trail - Jacaranda - Interstate 75 - Dangereous Intersections

SARASOTA – A Sarasota County Sheriff’s team spent four hours at the intersection of Shamrock Road and Tamiami Trail pulling over drivers mak...

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Universal Orlando • Worker injured on Dueling Dragons roller coaster • ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

Universal Orlando • Worker injured on Dueling Dragons roller coaster • ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

ORLANDO – According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Universal Orlando employee was injured this morning while working at the Dueling Dragons roll...

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Chinese experts say drywall problems likely stem from synthetic gypsum • RECOVERY OF DAMAGES MAY PROVE DIFFICULT

Chinese experts say drywall problems likely stem from synthetic gypsum • RECOVERY OF DAMAGES MAY PROVE DIFFICULT

The Wall Street Journal (7/1, Hagerty, McQueen) reports, "The odors, respiratory complaints and corrosion blamed on drywall from China...

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