Author Archives: Legal Team at Largey Law
What to do in the event that you are Arrested
If you unfortunately find yourself being arrested by the police there are a few things that you should know and do that will help protect your interests in your pending criminal case. DO NOT speak to the police unless you are requesting an attorney. The police are only speaking with you to get information from […]
Six Most Common Causes of Serious Truck Accidents
Accidents involving large trucks are on the rise, increasing by nearly 20 percent over the past two decades. Because of the size and weight of these trucks, crashes can be particularly devastating to those involved. In 2012, 10,093 people were killed in truck accidents and 25,000 people were injured as a result of crashes with […]
Understanding Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida
People can suffer injuries in a number of ways, whether it’s from an auto accident, slip and fall, dog bite or various other scenarios. A common mistake many people make is assuming that, if they have suffered any types of injury, they will be able sue the responsible party for damages. Although many types of […]
The Rights and Responsibilities of Pedestrians in Florida
All drivers know the importance of paying attention to other vehicles on the road. However, many are not as good with accounting for people traveling on foot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,280 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2010, while 70,000 were injured. To help avoid these […]
Florida Man Dies in Wellborn Bicycle Accident
A 50-year-old man from Wellborn, Florida, was killed on July 8 when a vehicle hit the bicycle he was riding. The man was cycling when a vehicle proceeding in the same direction reportedly left the road and veered into the shoulder. The car hit the bike’s rear tire, ejecting the man onto the hood of […]
Key Steps to Take After a Florida Car Accident
If you get behind the wheel of a car, chances are that at some point in your life, you will be involved in an auto accident. Every year, there are approximately 10 million car collisions in the United States, and in most cases, these accidents are non-fatal and do not involve serious injuries. However, regardless […]
Is Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving?
Although most Americans recognize the inherent dangers of drunk driving, they still engage in a driving activity that studies show to be even riskier. A study by Car and Driver magazine showed that texting and driving is significantly more dangerous than driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. By equipping a vehicle with a […]
South Florida Officer Charged with DUI After Car Crash
An Opa-Locka police lieutenant has been arrested for drunk driving after hitting another automobile. On the evening of June 20, the officer reportedly rear-ended another vehicle with his unmarked police car. When another officer arrived on the scene, he reported that the lieutenant smelled of alcohol, his speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot. […]
Central Florida Man Dies in Accident After Carjacking
A 28-year-old man died in a car crash in Altamonte Springs while being chased by police. According to news reports, the man carjacked a pizza delivery truck in Sanford and sped away. Four police officers pursued the vehicle onto Interstate 4, where the driver eventually exited the highway, sideswiped another vehicle and ran into a […]
SunRail Train Hits SUV in Orlando
On Friday, June 27, a SunRail commuter train clipped the back of a vehicle that had stopped too close to the tracks. The train was heading to Sand Lake Road and the crossing gates were down and flashing. It appeared the vehicle had attempted to get across the tracks before the train arrived, but had […]
