Category: Car Accidents
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…
An Overview of Truck Accidents Daytona The results of a truck accident can be devastating. The average truck is over 25 times bigger than the average car. In 2006, truck accidents caused 4,995 fatal accidents and 160,000 injuries. Driver fatigue, unforeseen road accidents, speeding and alcohol use are some of the things that can cause…
Daytona Beach Personal Injury Lawyers Bicycle Safety: Bicycle safety training should include: proper handling of common roadway conditions as well as emergency skills and how to deal with motorist error. Effective training should also cover: proper turning, cornering, descending and climbing principles along with roadway and speed positioning. Bad weather and night riding should also…
Daytona Beach Accident Lawyers Zimmet & Zimmet are here to help all those who are injured in an auto accident. They share some tips to consider when on the road. Motorcycle Endorsement: Do you have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license? According to DeLand Accident Lawyer, If you wish to operate any two or three wheel…
The increasing volume of truck traffic on the roads and highways of Florida has raised concerns about the safety of these large vehicles. This is especially true in the counties of Flagler and Volusia, through which trucks travel in large numbers as they haul products from South Florida to other areas of the state or…