Because the driver fled from the scene and hid in the woods, one must wonder if he was intoxicated. Unfortunately, if enough time passed before he was arrested, blood alcohol testing may not be worthwhile.

As Jacksonville auto accident lawyers, we notice that some of the worst drivers, especially drunk drivers, tend to be irresponsible across the board. Often this translates into such drivers having little or no bodily injury liabilty insurance.

Your best ally if such an auto accident occurs is to have significant uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage will provide you payment for medical expenses, lost wages, disability and pain and suffering for personal injuries caused by an uninsured driver.

Guacamole and salsa have been shown to be linked to salmonella and E. Coli. The biggest problem with these food products come from freshly made dishes instead of processed items. Freshly made products usually do not contain preservatives and stringent production safeguards when being made.

Salmonella and E. Coli are two of the most common food-borne illnesses in the United States. In the last few years we have seen alerts from certain fresh vegetables including spinach and tomatoes. Such illnesses, which can cause personal injuries and wrongful death, can lead to a product liability or negligence case against the manufacturer of the product, the distributor of the product and the restaurant or grocery store selling the product.

Because it is often difficult for the consumer to prove how toxic bacteria or other substances got into food products, Florida law allows for the consumer to bring a “strict liability” defective product case, where all companies involved in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of the product may be liable if the the product was defective an unreasonably dangerous.

From 2004 to 2998, there were 765 vehicle accident deaths on this portion of the interstate. During that period, there were 100 fatalities in the section of I-95 within the Jacksonville area counties of Nassau, Duval and St. Johns. Jacksonville fared better than nearby Volusia and Brevard counties, which both had a much higher number of deaths than Jacksonville. South Florida also a higher number of fatalities.

According to an FDOT spokesman, the number of fatal auto accidents in Jacksonville may be lower than other areas because of the numerous improvements to the roadway in the Jacksonville area including: imrovements to the Fuller Warren Bridge; widening the interstate to 6 lanes in areas; and the construction of 9A.

The plaintiffs purchased an expensive home in Miami and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars renovating it. Ulitmately, due to noxious smells they moved out. Defective Chinese drywall has been linked to some health issues and can cause the corrosion of the piping and air conditioning systems in a house.

The plaintiffs demonstrated that the supply company was aware of the problem as it returned a large supply of the drywall prior to the plaintiffs purchasing their home. The jury awarded the plaintiffs nearly $2.5 million in damages.

This case will probably represent a landmark in the hundreds of drywall cases that are pending throughout Florida. Numerous cases are also pending in Jacksonville.

Consumers have filed hundreds of cases throughout Florida seeking damages for product liability as a result of the use of drywall manufactured in China. The components of the drywall at issue are alleged to cause corrosion of pipes, air conditioning units and personal injury.

In Jacksonville, the use of Chinese drywall was common during the construction boom that occured from 2000 through 2005. Many homeowners are just now learning that they have a defective product in their home as they are beginning to experience the problems that can result.

We will report on the jury’s verdict when it is rendered.

The driver of the car was airlifted to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The driver and passengers in the SUV suffered minor personal injuries. Police report that everyone in the two vehicles involved in this collision was wearing a seat belt.

The reason for the car crossing the median has not been reported.

As Jacksonville injury lawyers, we see a lot of instances where ATVs are involved in accidents causing serious personal injury or death. An ATV has a high center of gravity and they have had problems with rollovers since they were first sold. Having four people on one ATV may have increased the possibility of the ATV flipping by making it even more top heavy.

Cases are often brought against ATV manufacturers for alleged defects causing rollover accidents.

After the collision, the driver of the car left the scene but was later stopped by police. The cause of the crash has not been reported.

Distance bicyclists often use the long stretch of highway between St. Augustine and Jacksonville; however, there is no separate bike lane for them. There have been several similar accidents in recent years. Because this area is not heavily congested, there is little reason for accidents to occur provided that drivers are paying attention. However, drivers have more distractions than ever, with cell phones, texting and dvd players now playing a role in car accidents.

An arbitration agreement provides that, if a medical negligence claim or a nursing home negligence case is brought, it will be decided by a panel of arbiters instead of by a jury. Arbiters tend to be seasoned attorneys who have seen many tragic cases over their years of practice. As such, they tend to not be as sympathetic as jurors and provide smaller and fewer awards.

Arbitration agreements can also limit the damages a person can recover. Often, they limit the amount a person can recover for pain and suffering. They can also provide that, even if you win your case, the medical provider or nursing home does not have to repay your litigation costs. Because such cases typically require several medical experts, the litigation costs can easily exceed $50,000.00. Claimants have challenged the enforceability of arbitration agreements, but Florida Courts have found them enforceable in many instances. Our advice is to not sign an arbitration agreement.

Witnesses say the driver of the boat was pulled from the water by people in a nearby fishing boat. The driver was then taken to shore and left the area. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating.

Given that the driver of the boat left the scene, it seems that alcohol may have played a factor in this boating accident. For some reason, some boaters think it is acceptable to operate a boat while intoxicated. The results of doing so can be tragic. Just last April, five people died in an accident in the Palm Valley area of Ponte Vedra. That accident involved an overloaded boat with numerous intoxicated passengers and an inexperienced driver operating the boat.