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• Heavy Rainfall Causes Numerous Broward County Car Accidents on I-95
  Jun 30, 2010

  Broward County saw numerous car accidents on I-95 Wednesday during heavy rainfall, some of which resulted in injuries, according to the Accidents.com news source.  In one Hollywood accident, a tractor trailer jackknifed and caused the closing of two lanes on I-95 South at Hallandale Beach Blvd.  Earlier, an I-95 crash occurred between a gasoline tanker and an SUV.  Another Broward County wreck involved a collision just north of Pembroke Rd. and sent three people to Hollywood's Memorial Regional Hospital with injuries.  The Florida Highway Patrol reported that at least four other Broward County accidents occurred in on both sides of Interstate 95, and it appeared as if two plumbing vans also crashed on I-95, just south of Hallandale Beach Blvd.
  
  As a metro Ft. Lauderdale car accident attorney serving Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, David Benenfeld has represented thousands of injured individuals in Florida personal injury cases resulting from auto accidents.  If you would like free resources or answers to questions concerning your Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, or Miami wreck, feel free to contact David Benenfeld in the way you feel most comfortable.
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• Ft. Lauderdale Motorcycle Accident Blocks Davie Blvd.
  Jun 27, 2010

  A portion of Davie Boulevard's westbound lanes were blocked off Tuesday, June 22, after a Ft. Lauderdale motorcycle accident, according to the Sun Sentinel.  The 9:00 p.m. crash between an SUV and a motorcycle occurred near the intersection of Davie Blvd. and Southeast Third Ave., and police were investigating later that evening.  It was not known at the time of the report whether the motorcyclist or driver of the SUV suffered any injuries in the collision.
  
  As a Ft. Lauderdale motorcycle accident attorney serving Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach County, David Benenfeld has helped many victims of motorcycle crashes recover financial compensation for their pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.  If you would like more information about motorcycle accident claims or how David Benenfeld may help you after a serious Palm Beach, Dade, or Broward County crash, feel free to contact Benenfeld, and he will answer your questions for free. - 2 - 10

• Former LSU Safety Chad Jones Fractures Leg in Car Accident
  Jun 25, 2010

  Football star Chad Jones, former safety for LSU, suffered serious injuries in a recent car accident, according to the MRSEC news source.  In the car wreck, Jones suffered a fractured leg, and his nerves and arteries were exposed when paramedics first reached him.  According to the site, the crash occurred when Jones lost control of his vehicle and struck a telephone pole, injuring himself and two others.  It reportedly took about twenty minutes for emergency personnel to remove the football player from the SUV.  The New York Giants selected Jones in the third round of April's draft, and it is unknown whether his crash-related injuries will affect his ability to play football.
  
  Although celebrity accidents catch more attention than others, they simply illustrate that no one is immune from serious car wrecks and injuries.  As a Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward County car accident lawyer, David Benenfeld hopes for the complete and speedy recovery of Chad Jones.  Accidents such as this occur frequently in the metro Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach areas as well, and David Benenfeld will answer your questions for free regarding your Florida wreck if you would like free resources and advice.     - 3 - 10

• NFL Player Lawrence Taylor Sued In Palmetto Expressway Accident
  May 31, 2010

  Retired Professional football player Lawrence Taylor, known to many fans as LT, is facing a lawsuit regarding a possible hit-and-run accident that took place last year on the Palmetto Expressway. While Taylor argues that he was seeking safe harbor away from the dangerous shoulder of the highway, 51-year-old Manuel Villari Castillo, the driver he hits, says that Taylor fled the scene of the Florida car accident and left him injured for life.
  
  Castillo is seeking damages in regards to the Miami-Dade car accident, in which he claims Taylor was speeding and driving recklessly. Castillo, an air condition repair man, says that he suffered “bodily injury including a permanent injury to the body as a whole, pain and suffering of both a physical and mental nature, disability, physical impairment, disfigurement, mental anguish, inconvenience, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, aggravation of an existing condition, expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing care and treatment, loss of earnings, loss of ability to earn money and loss of ability to lead and enjoy a normal life."
  
  Taylor pulled over a few miles from the accident on an exit ramp and claims he was about to call 911 when a police officer pulled him over to ask him about the damage to his car. A car black box recorder says that Taylor was traveling about 80 miles per hour at the time of the car crash – though the Palmetto Expressway has a speed limit of 55 miles per hour at the site of the FL car accident. - 4 - 10

• Miami-Dade Officer Survives Hit-And-Run Motorcycle Accident
  May 31, 2010

  A Doral Police Officer is recovering from serious injuries after he was struck by a motorist he was trying to pull over in Miami-Dade County. Officer Carlos Alvarez had just turned on his lights and was about to pull over a car that did not have its headlights on when the car struck him near the intersection of Southwest 35th Terrace and 102nd Avenue. Alvarez, who was about to finish his shift and head home from work when the motorcycle hit-and-run occurred, said that the crash took place on Sunday, May 23, just after 2 AM.
  
  A home security camera in the area caught the Miami-Dade motorcycle accident – as well as a shot of the car that fled the scene of the crime. On Monday – many hours after the crash, 28-year-old Lisa Garcia turned herself in to police with the assistance of her attorney and then immediately paid a $5,000 bond to leave Miami-Dade County jail. At the same time, Miami-Dade Police were sweeping the neighborhood where their fellow officer was injured, passing out fliers and ultimately locating the car in question.
  
  Alvarez suffered very serious injuries, including a fractured right him, but is expected to recover from his Florida motorcycle accident. Garcia has a history of criminal charges over the last ten years, including almost a dozen traffic infractions. For her recent hit-and-run offense, she faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries and driving without headlights.
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• Camper Causes Accident In West Palm Beach, Killing Hernando Beach Man
  May 31, 2010

  A fatal pickup truck accident on Florida’s Turnpike was caused by a defective camper and possible wind, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, Police say that 60-year-old Michael Skidmore of Hernando Beach, FL, was driving on the Turnpike in Okeechobee County when witnesses say the camper attached to his pickup truck began to look unstable and rock from side to side.
  
  The unstable camper caused Skidmore to lose control of his vehicle and flip several times after the camper became detached from his Toyota Tundra. The West Palm Beach car accident took place just after 7 PM on Thursday, May 20.
  
  Unfortunately, trailer sway and camper sway is a common cause of deadly Florida car accidents. Camper sway has a number of causes, and Florida police are still determining the cause of this week’s car accident. However, trailer sway can be caused by an improperly hitched camper, an improperly loaded camper, improperly inflated tires, the lack of an anti-sway device, bad camper breaks, a bad hitch, or and improper tongue. While all of the above problems can lead to camper accidents, other road conditions can help triggers them. Strong winds, crosswinds, reckless driving, speeding, changing lanes too quickly, or sudden movements could all lead to a camper accident. In addition, passing a large truck could also create a dangerous draft that could lead to a camper accident in Florida. 
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• Missing FAU Student Found In Hospital With Serious Car Accident Injury
  May 31, 2010

  A Lake Worth car accident victim has been identified as 26-year-old Frantzdy Cherisma, a Florida Atlantic University student who has been missing since he left class in Boca Raton on May 18 to drive home on Interstate 95.
  
  Florida Police say that the student was on I-95 when his car ran over a tractor-trailer rear bumper that had fallen into the road and damaged his vehicle. When the man stopped his car in the lane – police are not sure whether his car was disabled or not – another man, 48-year-old Kevin Dillard slammed into Cherisma, who had not engaged his hazard lights or given other cars any indication that he had come to a stop on the interstate. The car burst into flames with Cherisma inside.
  
  The Florida Highway Patrol trooper at the FL car accident scene reported that Cherisma was rushed by paramedics to Delray Medical Center and then airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment for his serious burns, which cover about half of his body. The young man was listed under his father’s name as hospital staff took his personal information from the driver’s license that he was carrying. He remains in critical condition after the fiery car accident, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and has not been conscious since the Lake Worth crash took place.
  
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• Three Injured, One Ejected from Vehicle in Loxahatchee Car Accident
  Mar 31, 2010

  One person was thrown from a vehicle and two others were hurt in a serious Loxahatchee car accident Monday, March 29, according to the Palm Beach Post.  The Palm Beach County accident, which occurred around 1:10 p.m., involved a Ford Expedition and a Toyota Tacoma.  The driver who was ejected from the vehicle appeared to suffer serious injuries and was flown via helicopter to St. Mary's Medical Center.  After the serious Palm Beach crash, two others were injured and taken to Palms West.
  
  We express our deepest sympathies to all injured in this accident and their families, and we hope for their full and fast recovery.  If you have any questions, we will provide you with free resources and answers to your unique concerns.  866-943-5766.
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• 14-Year-Old in Palm Beach County Pedestrian Accident
  Mar 24, 2010

  A 14-year-old is expected to survive after a serious vehicle-pedestrian collision in Palm Beach County Friday evening, March 5, according to the Sun Sentinel.  Boca Raton resident Anthony Sinco was reportedly struck around 8:40 p.m. by a 2000 Oldsmobile at the intersection of Palmetto Park Rd. and Powerline Rd.  Following the Palm Beach County pedestrian accident, the teen was transported to Delray Medical Center.  No further details were reported regarding his condition.
  
  At Injury Law Service, we hope for the full and speedy recovery of Anthony Sinco.  According to the report, the driver in this accident did not appear to be negligent or at-fault, but many vehicle-pedestrian accidents occur due to the negligence of the driver involved.  Although contacting a Ft. Lauderdale car accident attorney is often the last thing on the minds of injured pedestrian-accident victims and their families, the overwhelming cost of medical bills, other expenses, and lost wages can distract the injured from focusing on getting better.  A successful auto accident lawyer can handle all aspects of obtaining financial compensation for the accident victim and family involved so that the injured can focus all efforts on healing rather than on monetary concerns.
  
  If you or a family member has been injured in a Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County pedestrian accident or another type of auto accident, feel free to contact us for free information and answers to questions regarding liability, the claims process, and how to obtain the best medical care after a sudden injury.  Contact us online or at our toll-free number, 866-943-5766. - 9 - 10

• Royal Palm Beach Woman Awarded Millions for Crash That Paralyzed Her
  Feb 28, 2010

  A woman from Royal Palm Beach who was paralyzed from the waist down when a racing car lost control in 2007 was recently awarded $8.2 million by a Palm Beach County jury, according to the Sun Sentinel.  According to the article, Jennifer Durstin was trapped inside the vehicle of Alexandra Akan after Akan lost control when racing another car.  Durstin was 18 when the serious accident occurred.  The $8.2 million in damages is solely for compensatory damages, meaning that it is still up to jurors to decide if Durstin will receive punitive damages.  Akan was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the Palm Beach County crash. - 10 - 10