There are many potential pit falls or traps an injured person may fall into during the course of their insurance claim and litigation. But without a doubt the single most effective way to destroy your case is to lie. Many of the issues that will be determined by a jury depend on how the jurors…
Investigating & Protecting Yourself from Distracted Driving According to the Daytona Beach News Journal, Ralph Pellicer and Jobe Padach died when the truck they were driving in was rear ended by a Hyundai driven by Jennifer McFann. The Florida Highway patrol reported that McFann “failed to stop.” A “failed to stop” accident is almost always caused by some…
What factors to consider Many accidents have complications that make the determination of fault difficult. This is certainly true of a recent fatal accident in Deland, Florida being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. The News Journal is reporting that a woman pushing her bicycle on SR 44 was struck by a trailer being pulled…
Especially Complicated Cases It was recently reported that a Port Orange police officer, Jason Robert Raynor, lost control of his vehicle en route to investigate a burglary in progress. The report notes that his police car crashed into parked cars outside of a bar on US1. At Zimmet & Zimmet, we represent people injured by the…
The Daytona Beach News Journal is reporting that Carl Lee Pierce, of Deltona was killed in a motorcycle crash in the early morning hours of Feburary 8, 2018. The police reported that it appeared both drivers had a green light and Dustin Lee Lindsey of Lake Mary turned his F-150 left from Dirkson Road to…
We recently posted an article regarding a fatal hit and run automobile accident in Daytona Beach on Nova Road. Since then, the News Journal is reporting that police have arrested Juan Alberto Correa and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident involving death. Police say that Correa admitted to drinking prior to the crash. While the…
The Daytona Beach News-Journal is reporting that a woman was killed by a hit and run driver around 7a.m. February 7, 2018 on South Nova Road. Our hearts go out to the family members of this young woman. When a driver flees the scene of a crash not only is it a crime but it…
Injured at the Amusement Park? Here’s What You Need to Know Injuries at an amusement park can happen in a number of different ways. Problems on the rides are just one of the ways that you might suffer an injury. If you’re injured, you may have a right to seek compensation for your losses and…
Printing a concert ticket for summer fun is an exciting moment. You have expectations about having a great time with family and friends. When you’re injured at the concert, your experience can be memorable for all the wrong reasons. How Concert Injuries Happen Concert officials have a duty to take reasonable steps to keep their…
Millions of people enjoy staying cool throughout the summer every year, from lounging in a backyard swimming pools to relaxing in a hot tub. However, nearly 200 kids die each year from tragic pool-related accidents. To help stay safe and cool in your pool, here are the top five safety tips you should follow to…