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South Florida Polo Magnate Convicted of Vehicular Homicide and DUI-Manslaughter

Last Friday, a Palm Beach County jury convicted 48-year-old John Goodman of motor vehicular homicide and DUI-manslaughter in connection with a February 11, 2010 car accident that killed 23-year-old Scott Wilson. The jury, which consisted of five men and two women, deliberated for approximately five and one-half hours and during…

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Florida East Coast Railway Train 210 Kills 2 In Same Day, Personal Injury Lawyer Says Thorough Investigation Needed

A Florida East Coast Railway train struck and killed 2 people in entirely different incidents. Jonathan Adario was killed when Florida East Coast Railway Train 210 hit him at a crossing in Fort Lauderdale. It was reported that Adario was laying on the tracks. But, Miami personal injury lawyer Nicholas…

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Another Tragedy on Florida Roads: 5 Year old Girl Dies in After Hit and Run by Van

Yet another tragedy to add to the 10 fatalities that occurred this past weekend in car and motor vehicle accidents. Five year old Yanelle Lucero was riding her tricycle when she was struck by a van operated by a19 year Erick Garcia. Garcia, allegedly then fled the scene in his…

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At Last, Cruise Ship Drills Will Take Place Prior to Departures

The US, European, and UK based Cruise Industry Associations have finally signed a policy stating that muster drills must take place prior to departure. Following the devastating cruise ship accident crash of the Costa Concordia last January, wherein 23 cruise ship passengers were found dead, scores of injuries, and 7…

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Carnival Cruise Lines Offer of Trivial Payments Not Surprising

Carnival says “Safety issues are a major concern for the Carnival Cruise line and the full costs for Carnival will include passenger refunds, potential litigation and repair” But do they mean it? Especially the part about “full costs.” So far, they have only offered trivial payments to victims from the…

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Indian Rocks Beach Man Killed Following Nighttime Personal Watercraft Accident

An Indian Rocks Beach man was killed this weekend following a nighttime personal watercraft crash. 40-year-old Victor Vazquez was thrown into the Intracoastal Waterway near the Belleair Causeway after the boat he was riding in hit an unidentified object in the water Saturday night. The damaged boat was piloted by…

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Former Players Sue NFL in Miami Over Concussion Risks

This month, several former professional football players filed a class-action negligence lawsuit in Miami against the National Football League (NFL) over alleged known concussion risks to players. The lawsuit claims the NFL ignored evidence which demonstrated player head trauma during football games caused major medical problems later. Plaintiffs such as…

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FWC Expected to Investigate Melbourne Airboat Crash That Injured 4 People

MIAMI, FL—A violent airboat crash on the St. John’s River in Melbourne, Fla. left four accident victims with various injuries. According to information provided by the Brevard Times, the boating accident appeared to have occurred in close proximity to the Sweetwater Boat Ramp on the evening of Feb. 7. A boater…

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