On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, May 17, 2012
The sudden loss of a family member is something no one should ever have to deal with. Many times, the unexpected passing of a loved one can be extremely difficult can leave a lot of unanswered questions. A worker at an animal shelter in Florida was killed earlier this week in a wrongful death accident involving six cars. The woman's car was crushed by a truck that was following her.
The woman's family has suffered a great loss and will probably have many questions as to how this happened. The truck behind the woman's car was unable to stop in time to prevent the accident, although it isn't clear why. This accident shook up the animal shelter that she worked at, as some of the other people involved in the crash were her coworkers. This tragic accident might leave the family with a stressful emotional and financial situation.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, May 14, 2012
Teens that get their driver's licenses are always anxious to get out of the house and drive someplace with their friends. These young drivers are often distracted by their friends and are at an increased risk of being involved in a car accident. A study released by the American Automobile Association says that these drivers have a higher risk of being in a fatal car accident that increases for each additional passenger under the age of 21.
While many parents try to instill upon their children the importance of driving responsibly, many teens still ride with more people than they should and are highly distracted while driving. To combat this, many states have enacted laws that restrict the number of people a new teen driver can have in their vehicle at one time. While this has greatly reduced the number of fatal accidents, they do still occur.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death on Saturday, May 12, 2012
Florida is one of those destinations that attract recreational visits by people from all over the world. The last thing anyone ever expects to happen as they are lazing under the Florida sun is to wind up the victim of an accident that results in serious personal injury or, more tragically, wrongful death.
For one man, just such an accident claimed his entire family and left him hurt. His wife and their unborn child were both killed back in March when a car came crashing through the poolside wall of the Riverside Hotel. Authorities say Alanna Demella and the 7-month-old fetus in her womb died in the collision. Her husband, Michael, who was in a nearby cabana at the time, suffered minor injuries.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, May 10, 2012
Using a turn signal is a very simple task, but many people neglect to use it. A new study reminds us just how important using a turn signal is. The study found that nearly 2 million car accidents are caused each year because of people neglecting to use their turn signals. While the study didn't discuss the severity of the car accidents, it did tell us that the rate that people fail to use their turn signals is around 25 percent.
This means that around 750 billion turns are made each year with drivers not using their turn signals. Whatever the reason for not using a turn signal, it is important to remember that not using a turn signal is neglectful and if a person causes injuries, they should be held accountable for the negligent actions.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, May 7, 2012
People who own motorcycles know that their safety depends heavily on the other drivers on the road. When other people are negligent on the road, they put motorcycle drivers at risk of severe injury or death. One man was recently hospitalized with critical injuries after a motorcycle accident in Florida.
The accident could have been prevented. It happened when Matt Bush, of the Tampa Bay Rays, allegedly was driving drunk and hit a 72-year-old man on his motorcycle. He then fled the scene of the accident. The man was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Nursing Home Neglect on Friday, May 4, 2012
When people age, they often need more assistance doing daily tasks. Sometime family members are able to assist them and sometimes they need professional care. This professional care could come in the form of in home assistance or a nursing home. Many people hear the horror stories of nursing home neglect, and some quickly become known for their poor quality of care in Fort Myers and across the country. The problems of nursing home neglect and abuse don't seem to be isolated to one area or one facility.
Instead, the poor quality of care and negligence of nursing home providers seems to be a systemic problem cause by a combination of variables. Many of the problems seem to step form administrators constantly worrying about the bottom line.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 30, 2012
We've all seen news stories of traumatic accidents where victims are transported to hospitals by helicopter. Now, a new study shows that Fort Myers car accident victims may have an increased chance of survival if they are transported to a trauma center by helicopter. While the exact reason for the increased survival rate is still unknown, it does show that there is a slight increase when choppers are used.
Those that conducted the study say that it is likely a combination of variables that contributes to the increased survivor rate. The ability to quickly transport victims to trauma centers that are more than 30 minutes away as well as the advanced medical teams that often operate medical helicopters likely contribute to the increased survival.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, April 26, 2012
A breakdown of communication is blamed for causing a major pileup on a Florida highway in January that killed 11 people. The wrongful deaths of these people could have been avoided if officials across various Florida departments had communicated about the situation that reduced visibility on the highway. It seems a combination of smoke from a nearby fire as well as dense fog contributed to virtually zero visibility.
This dangerous combination couldn't have been predicted by the people driving their cars on that highway. According to reports, the people that made the decision to reopen the highway weren't properly trained on procedures and guidelines for opening a highway after reduced visibility.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Car Accidents on Monday, April 23, 2012
Imagine sitting in traffic one minute, waiting at a stop light, when a car comes barreling through the intersection and flies through the air. That's exactly what happened over the weekend, near Fort Myers, in a car accident that sent three people to the hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses say the man's car flew through the air after entering the intersection causing the driver to lose control, striking multiple cars before landing upside-down in the ditch.
The man who caused the crash was described by witnesses as travelling at a high rate of speed. It isn't clear why the man was driving so fast. Police will likely investigate what the exact cause was and whether the man should be held accountable in criminal court for the accident. When an accident harms someone, it is important that the victims of the accident understand their rights.
On behalf of Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, April 20, 2012
When someone suffers from a spinal cord injury, they will likely need extensive rehabilitation. This rehab can be extremely expensive, and it may require traveling long distances to get the rehab necessary for retraining the nervous system. Whether someone is involved in a motorcycle accident in Fort Myers or suffers a spinal cord injury from another type of accident, the road to recovery will be long. Unfortunately, there are usually no quick cures to these types of injuries.
A man in another state has now built the first ever progressive training facility for people with spinal cord injuries. The hope is that people across the country will receive progressive care for their injuries, which can help them retrain their nervous system.
