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3/10/2010

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Three Injured in East Lake Car Bicycle Accident | East Lake Accident Lawyer

In a 3 injury car accident involving a cyclist, 2 cars struck each other on East Lake Road at Ridgemoor Boulevard in East Lake. One of the cars then struck bicyclist Julian Conley.

2/17/2010
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Toyota May Recall Corrolla Due to Power Steering Problems | Auto Defect Lawyer Tampa

The Toyota Corrolla recall might be due to a power steering pump malfunction related to the braking system of the vehicle as reported from Toyota.

12/8/2009
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School Bus Runs Red Light and Crashing into Car in Hillsborough | Hillsborough Accident Lawyer

A Hillsborough County school bus heading to Phillips Shore Elementry School crashed into another car after running a red light at 21st Street near 17th Avenue in Hillsborough.

11/23/2009
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St. Petersburg Crash Injures 3 | St. Petersburg Car Crash Lawyer Florida

In St. Petersburg, Three people were hospitalized with serious injuries after an accident Sunday afternoon on 15th Avenue S. Nathan Anthony Williams and passengers Javantae Rashad Ross and Deontae Ramon Ross.

11/16/2009
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4 Injured in Crash with Unmarked Police Car | St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawyer

Four were hospitalized after an alcohol-involved crash between an unmarked St. Petersburg police car and another car Sunday evening.

11/16/2009
Jim Dodson
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3 Teens Killed in Car Crash into Canal | Coral Springs Car Accident Lawyer

In Coral Springs, three South Florida teens are dead after the car they were driving crashed into a canal.

11/13/2009
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Dancing With the Stars Lawrence Taylor in Crash in Florida | Florida Car Crash Lawyer

What: Car Accident | Crash
Where: Florida
Who: Lawrence Taylor

In a recent
report, Lawrence Taylor, the ex-New York Giants linebacker, was allegedly charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage following the incident in Florida on Sunday. When questioned by authorities he reportedly said he hit a guard rail. Taylor was on the eighth season of Dancing With The Stars this past year.



11/13/2009
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Oldsmar Crash Closes Tampa Road | Oldsmar Car Accident Attorney

What: Car Accident
Where: Oldsmar | Tampa Road
Who: Louis Anthony Diaz
In an accident this morning, Tampa Road is closed due to the crash near the railroad tracks at State Road 580. The accident occured about at 9:40 am. The investigation is ongoing and road closures were due to the authorities iinvestigating the crime scene.

Update: The man was killed at the scene of the accident. Louis Anthony Diaz. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Diaz.



11/4/2009
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Teen Cited with Reckless Driving After Crash | St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawyer

What: Car Accident | Crash Into Mailbox
Where: St. Petersburg
Who: Colin Scott Knapp

In a car accident that involved a 18 year old teen and a mailbox, the driver, Colin Scott Knapp , has been charged with reckless driving. As stated in the article from the
St. Pete Times, Troopers said Knapp, of Pinellas Park, was heading west on 62nd Avenue N around 5 a.m. Monday when he lost control of his two-door Acura and hit a raised curb. Knapp then collided with a concrete mailbox and his Acura overturned, the Florida Highway Patrol said.



10/28/2009
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One Car Wreck in Palm Harbor on US 19 | Palm Harbor Car Accident Attorney

What: Car Accident
Where: Palm Harbor | US 19

This morning a one car wreck on US 19 in North Pinellas City Palm Harbor is holding up traffic. The traffic has southbound lanes from Tampa Road to Nebraska tied up. This area is  highly active  in the hours when everyone is trying to commute to work. Check back for more updates on the accident and who was involved. Information about the accident provided by the
Tampa Tribune.




10/28/2009
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Bradenton Man Killed on I-75 | Bradenton Car Accident Lawyer

What: Car Accident Death
Where: Sarasota | Bradenton
Who: George Jepsen | Darien Grable

According to the Florida Highway Patrol and
Herald Tribune, George Jepsen of Bradenton was killed  while walking on I-75 after a crash involving another car that had crossed into oncoming traffic. Jepsen got out of the car after the crash, and then a third vehicle, driven by Darien Grable hit him. Matthew Young lost control of his SUV which caused the intial crash to happen and was taken to Manatee Hospital with serious injuries.

6/23/2009
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Gas Guzzler Information | Clearwater Car Attorney | Florida Emissions

In a recent bill proposed by Congress which President Obama has planned to sign, it states that some people who own vehicles that get 18 miles per gallon or less, may receive an incentive from the government for buying something with better fuel economy, an attempt to remove those huge gas guzzlers from our roads.

Other rules and regulations are also included in the bill.

 If you plan on upgrading to a more fuel efficient car, you may want to take a look at the article posted HERE to see if you qualify.


4/2/2009
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Hudson Car Accident Lawyer | Hudson Man Dies in I 4 Accident

Date: March 31, 2009
Type: Car Accident

 In a Sunday two vehicle crash, Jose Chaves of Hudson and passenger,  Antonio Guerras, were traveling on I-4 in a 2006 Toyota pickup when they collided with a 2007 Mustang driven by Justin Shields. Chaves was killed and Guerras was seriously injured during the accident. Shields suffered minor injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol reported  the truck was passing vehicles aggressively when it collided with another vehicle while changing lanes. The truck  went off the highway coming into contact with several trees on the side of the road.



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1/25/2010
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Fatal Pinellas Park Pedestrian Accident | Pinellas Park Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

In Pinellas Park on Park Boulevard a pedestrian accident, a homeless man was hit by a car and killed late Saturday as he tried to cross Park Boulevard, police said.

1/20/2010
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Man in Motorized Wheelchair Critically Injured in St. Petersburg | St. Petersburg Pedestrian Lawyer

In St. Petersburg pedestrian was seriously injured when the motorized wheelchair he was operating collided with a car on First Avenue N near 11th Street. Police report in was in critical condition at Bayfront Medical Center from the traumatic injuries he suffered in the crash.

12/8/2009
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Man in Wheelchair Killed Crossing US 41 | Bradenton Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

A 74-year-old Bradenton man was struck and killed Monday night as he rolled his wheelchair onto U.S. 41. Theodore C. Evans was killed while crossing US 41.

12/4/2009
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Elderly Women Hit While Crossing Street | Brandon Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

A 72-year-old elderly woman who lived in an assisted-living facility was hit by a car and killed in a pedestrian accident as she crossed Bloomingdale Avenue late Thursday night in Brandon.

12/4/2009
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Pedestrian Injured in US 19 Crash in Clearwater | Clearwater Pedestrian Accident Attorney

A pedestrian was critically injured when she was hit on U.S. 19 in Clearwater. The accident, which occurred around rush hour, caused northbound traffic to back up for miles. The pedestrian was crossing the highway between Belleair and Nursery roads.

11/30/2009
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Car Hits Pedestrian on Gulf to Bay | Clearwater Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

In Clearwater, Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard was shut down in both directions early Monday after a pedestrian was hit by a car near Keene Road according to the St. Pete Times.

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12/14/2009
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Teen Killed in Polk County after being Hit By Car | Polk County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

A 14-year-old student died after he was hit by a car Tuesday while he was walking near Old Dixie Hwy and Taylor Rd South in Lakeland in Polk County.

Florida Child Injury

2/24/2010
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Children Hit by Car Near Gulf Trace Elementary | Child Injury Lawyer Holiday FL

Two Children were hit by a car while walking on a sidewalk near Gulf Trace Elementary School in Holiday.

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10/21/2009
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GM Money Back Program | Only 15 out of 400 Have Returned Cars | Car Accident Lawyer in Florida

What: GM Program Guarantee | Car
Who General Motors

A recent article released by the Tampa Tribune, reports only 15 of  the 400 participating cars have been returned in a special  "money-back- free guarantee"  program. The highly advertised GM program allows car owners to return a car without owing the company anything - if they dislike the vehicle! Most of the people who have bought these cars have, instead, opted to receive a $500 rebate. The program runs through Nov. 30.   In the process, customers may return any new 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC or Buick vehicle for a refund of the purchase price and sales tax, if they are dissatisfied with the vehicle.

6/26/2009
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15 Best Rated Family Cars by Parents Magazine and Edmunds | Car Accident Lawyer Clearwater St. Petersburg

A recent press release announced the 15 Best Family Cars according to the Parents/Edmunds.com survey.
They  are:

BUDGET
Honda Fit
Mazda 5
Volkswagen Rabbit

CROSSOVER
Honda CR-V
Toyota RAV 4
Subaru Forester

MINIVAN
Toyota Sienna
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Entourage

SEDAN
Honda Accord
Chevrolet Malibu
Mazda 6

SUV
Ford Flex
Mazda CX-9
Chevrolet Traverse

Honda is the leader when it comes to family friendliness and value. Cars were rated based numerous features including  safety features, ease of car seat installation, performance, and economics.

Read the complete article to:
*learn how vehicles were rated 
*what matters to families and
* how busy families sort through the choices to find what works for  them.

In addition to the 15 Best Family Cars featured in the magazine, six additional budget car recommendations are featured online at www.parents.com/bestfamilycars.



Florida Child Injury Law Blog

    As a Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer, some of the most difficult cases I handle are those which  involve injured children. Hundreds of thousands of children are hurt each year in preventable accidents.  The purpose of our law firm’s legal blog is to raise awareness of the increasing number of children who are accidentally injured  and to educate parents about  injury prevention/ child safety. Knowledge [...]
    In chapter  one of “When Kids Suffer Big Injuries: A Parent’s Guide to Child Injury in Florida,”  I discuss the tragic fact  that  motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injuries to children. Almost 700 children are hurt in car accidents each day and 2,000 children die from injuries in car accidents each year. [...]
    Last month seven manufacturers recalled two million cribs.  In November, Stork Craft recalled 2.1 million drop-side cribs that were a danger to babies.  36 child deaths have been attributed to faulty cribs since 2007.  As a result, much needed and  new mandatory safety standards for cribs might become a reality in 2011.  The U.S. Consumer [...]
     35,000 bottles of Scope Original Mint Mouthwash have been recalled in a cooperative manner between U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer, Proctor and Gamble.  The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom.      The one liter size bottles are being recalled due to malfunctioning child-resistant caps.  Proctor and Gamble also omitted [...]
    Summer is here.  Generally that means more families are traveling by car on day trips, long weekends and vacations.   Our daughter was in town recently with our young grandchildren. Her first priority was finding a car seat safety inspection station! Although our infant grandaughter’s new car seat appeared to be secured properly;  our daughter wanted to be sure. Did you know research shows 7 [...]

Florida Personal Injury Video Blog | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson

    Stop when a bus puts out its stop sign.  Wait.  DO NOT PASS. You do not need to stop when a bus is stopped on the opposite side of the road if: -there is at least a 5′ median between the lanes of traffic, or -there is a paved median between the traffic lanes, or -there is a barrier [...]
    Florida requires motorcycles to have property damage (pays the other person’s property) and bodily injury (pays someone they hurt). Your license can be suspended if you are in an accident and don’t have this insurance, even if you are not at fault. We urge people to consider medical payments coverage (pays their own medical bills in [...]
    Florida law requires malpractice claims to be brought within two years of the time the person knows or should have known of the basis for the claim. This time limit may be longer if the medical provider misrepresented the circumstances, conceded it or committed fraud. There are separate rules for bringing a claim for a [...]
    A driver who causes a car wreck is liable for another person’s injuries if the driver was at fault or was negligent. The driver may try to prove they were not at fault if the accident was caused because they blacked out, suffered a heart attack or had some other sudden medical emergency. The driver responsible [...]
    Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer James W. Dodson discusses the importance of acting early if you have been injured as a pedestrian. Investigation of the accident must  be completed as soon as possible to protect the strength of the claim. Learn more about pedestrian accidents in Florida at www.JwDodsonlaw.com today!

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