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Elderly rider killed on motorcycle

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, May 17, 2013.

A Florida motorcycle rider from Jacksonville was killed in late April following a traffic accident. The man, who was 67 years old at the time of the incident, died from his injuries after being hospitalized. Police have not yet provided details about the driver of the vehicle that hit him.

The motorcyclist was struck as he traveled through the intersection of Edgewood Avenue North along Commonwealth Avenue. The vehicle that hit him was in the process of making a left turn onto Edgewood. Police did not reveal whether the driver who struck the elderly rider had the right of way at the time of the incident, which was reported to have occurred at around 6:15 a.m. Although negligence often plays a part in motorcycle accidents such as these, no details have been released about the exact sequence of events or whether the incident is under official investigation.

Florida bus accident injures 5

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

A recent bus crash in Fort Lauderdale has people wondering what happened. The incident involving both a bus and a car resulted in the injuries of five people. Two of the injured persons were minor children. Although most of the injuries were minor, the driver of the car sustained pelvic injuries. All five victims received medical treatment at a nearby hospital after the car accident. Police have not let released information on what caused the crash or on who is responsible for the accident. The only information that has been released is that the bus hit a telephone pole. The victim in the car had to be physically pulled from the car by on-site rescue workers. Many car accidents result in deaths and serious injuries. In the majority of car accidents, there is one clear responsible party. With the current bus crash, no party has yet been held liable for damages or injuries. Unfortunately, car accidents and bus collisions can be a terrifying experience. Most accidents have little to no warning so there is no time for victims to emotionally prepare for the impact the accident will have on their life. Many drivers are extremely cautious while on the road and choose to obey traffic laws, such as wearing a seat belt and obeying the speed limit. It is important to remember, however, that not all drivers are as cautious. Car accident victims could consider consulting a personal injury lawyer. Whether a victim has been in a motorcycle accident, a car collision or a bus crash, many victims are advised to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible in order to learn how to move forward legally in the situation.

Car accident sends kids to hospital

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Florida Highway Patrol officers reported that an Immokalee man caused a serious accident that resulted in two children being transported to a nearby hospital. The car accident occurred on Carson Road on May 4, 2013 during the evening hours.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol officers, the man was traveling northbound. He suddenly made the decision to make a left-hand turn onto County Road 890. At the same time, another vehicle was traveling southbound and turned right. The man from Immokalee is believed to have not seen the southbound vehicle when he turned into the same path as the other vehicle.

Florida may soon have a ban on texting while driving

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 10, 2013.

After much debate, the Florida State Senate has approved a bill to ban drivers from texting while they drive. The bill still needs the governor's signature, but if it becomes law, Florida will become one of 40 states that prohibits texting while driving. With the governor's approval, the texting ban will go into effect on October 1, 2013. Many hope the ban will reduce the number of car accidents caused by distracted drivers.

Under the new law, texting while driving would be a secondary violation. This means that in order for a driver to be cited for the offense, they would have to do something like break the speed limit before officers could pull them over. The officer would then issue two tickets: One for the first violation and one for the texting infraction.

3 Doors Down bassist facing charges in deadly car crash

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Robert Todd Harrell was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and driving at a high rate of speed when his car hit another car, killing its occupant. Harrell is the bass player for the rock band 3 Doors Down, who recently performed in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication in the deadly car crash.

The accident took place on Friday, April 19, on Interstate 40 in Nashville, Tennessee. Harrell's car hit a pickup truck, sending it into a guardrail and down an embankment before overturning. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries.

New auto design guidelines aim to reduce car accident risk

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

New automobile designs may soon contribute to safer highways in Florida and across the nation. The Department of Transportation reviewed research for several months prior to issuing the new guidelines for manufacturers. The purpose of these guidelines is to address distracted driving caused by unnecessary electronics. According to the Transportation Secretary, car accidents resulting from distracted driving are a serious problem. In 2011, these accidents were responsible for nearly 400,000 injuries and 3,000 fatalities.

A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study played a large role in developing the new recommendations. The study monitored the habits of 204 drivers video recorders. Among other findings, car accident risk increased dramatically with glances away from the road lasting longer than two seconds. Guidelines govern both placement of devices and the types of acceptable devices. The goal is to allow use of assisting technologies with brief glances of less than two seconds over a total of 12 seconds.

Children drown in uncovered swimming pool

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, April 25, 2013.

Florida residents may have heard that police found the unconscious bodies of two missing children in a swimming pool in 50 degree temperatures. Police were summoned on Sunday, April 14, 2013 when a mother reported her two children, aged 7 and 5, missing. Police began a search of the neighborhood, and one officer spotted a shoe floating in a neighbor's uncovered swimming pool. Officers then entered the pool and discovered the children, still fully clothed, in the dark water.

The pool, according to public information, had been reported for violation of rules regarding fencing: The fence was improperly placed, leaving a rough and more easily climbed surface facing outward. The situation raises a possibility of property owner negligence because the pool was also uncovered. Police recovered the children from what was described as cold, dark water. They were taken to a nearby hospital where attempts to revive them failed.

Programs enabling parents to reduce teen driving risks

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

With an increase in the number of teenagers dying on the road in Florida and the rest of the nation, parents are concerned about making sure their children are safe drivers. According to a recent survey of teens and parents, nearly two-thirds of parents are looking for ways to manage their children's driving experiences. Two solutions that may help reduce the risk of teenagers getting into car accidents are OrigoSafe and Sprint Drive First.

Using a cell phone and texting can often be a distraction for drivers, which is why OrigoSafe is designed to remove the temptation from teen drivers. The system requires the driver of a vehicle to put their cell phone in a docking station before the car will start. This enables young drivers to still use hands-free accessories without allowing them to surf the web or text while they are in control of the vehicle.

Hotel fined over elevator death

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Premises Liability on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Residents of Florida may be interested to know that regulators have fined a hotel $86,000 in connection with a case in which a housekeeper plunged six stories to her death. This incident of possible premises liability occurred in 2011 at a hotel.

The woman's body was not recovered until problems with the elevator were reported. Service technicians and first responders were then called to the scene. Fines of $25,800 were levied against the hotel for failure to follow inspections and maintenance procedures as required by law. A larger fine of $60,000 was levied against the elevator company for negligence and incompetence in repair efforts on the elevator. The fines are not part of any civil process concerning the wrongful death of the housekeeper.

I-95 police chase near Ft. Lauderdale ends in 4 deaths

On behalf of Allan Parvey of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

Four people have lost their lives after an SUV fleeing from police crashed head-on into a minivan that was driving south down Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale. The car crash, which occurred early on the morning of April 3 and resulted in the closing of every southbound lane on the interstate, resulted in the deaths of all four people occupying the minivan.

Officials at the Florida Highway Patrol state that the accident occurred while the man driving the SUV was fleeing police from Opa-locka. Reports say that the man attempted to get away from the police by crossing into the southbound lane while heading north. The wreck took place at Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Police didn't immediately release the names of the four minivan occupants.

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