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Two Volusia County students struck on way to school

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

12
February
2012

Walking or riding a bike to and from school in Volusia County, Florida is proving to be a potentially fatal affair. Recently, two students were struck by cars in separate accidents as they attempted to get to school.

A pedestrian accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old student at University High School in Orange City, Florida. He was struck and killed on the first time he ever attempted to walk to school. The victim of the other accident, a 13-year-old male on a bike, survived with no major injuries. Together, these accidents raised the total to 17, the number of students to be struck by cars heading to or from school this year alone. This included one other death.

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Victim's daughter files suit after helicopter crash

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death

06
February
2012

Two Florida doctors and a pilot recently died when the helicopter they were riding in crashed. A family member of one of the doctors has now introduced a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that operates the helicopter service -- including the deceased pilot -- arguing that the weather was bad and they should not have attempted the voyage to begin with.

The weather on the day of the crash was overcast and misty. The plaintiff in the case, a 27-year-old daughter of one of the deceased doctors, also argued that it was foggy and not suitable for flying.

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Tags: NTSB, inclement weather, pain and suffering, wrongful death

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Guilty drunk driver sues deceased victim

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

29
January
2012

A man's take on a fatal car accident he caused in 2007 while operating under the influence of alcohol has apparently changed. In a mind-boggling twist to a case that stemmed from a 2007 accident near Tampa, a man who pleaded guilty to driving drunk and striking another car now claims that it was the other driver's fault. He is suing the family of the driver, who perished with two others in the car, for over $15,000 for his "loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life" and "pain and suffering."

After pleading guilty to the offenses, the man was sent to prison for 12 years. He has teamed up with his sister, who is serving as his lawyer, to go after the deceased driver's estate for damages.

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Tags: damages, drunk driving accidents, fatal car accident, pain and suffering

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State officials settle with family of murder victim

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death

22
January
2012

Community leaders in Tallahassee, Florida recently established a settlement with the family of a woman used by local law enforcement for a drug sting and was killed in the process. City commissioners voted and agreed to settle the wrongful death lawsuit for $2.6 million. The victim's family will receive $200,000 right away, but it could take years until they receive the rest, as they must first wait for Florida government to pass the claims bill.

The 23-year-old victim's parents filed the lawsuit following her death in 2008. The woman was initially arrested by police for possession of marijuana and prescription drugs without written documentation of her prescription. Police used the girl as an undercover informant to use on a sting to catch other drug offenders.

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Tags: informant protection, undercover informant, wrongful death

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Florida bill stresses car seats for older children

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Car accidents

15
January
2012

State legislators in Florida seem to think that even older children need extra restraint while seated in cars in order to keep them safe during potential car accidents. A new bill is up for consideration that would keep children in a car or booster seat until they are 8-years-old or reach 4 feet and 9 inches in height.

While this purposed law might seem a bit excessive, experts on child safety admit that, even if a child is of elementary school age, he or she needs to reach a certain height or weight in order for seat belts to adequately protect them. Failing to properly restrain even an older child could put home or her at risk of life-altering injuries in the event of a car accident.

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Tags: booster seats, car accidents, seat belt laws

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Former players sue NFL in Florida over brain injuries

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Traumatic brain injury

08
January
2012

A group of former National Football League (NFL) players claim they suffer from health problems today brought about by head injuries they sustained during their time on the field. Now, alongside similar lawsuits being filed around the country, over 20 players are suing the league in Florida.

A former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers said a brain injury lead to ill health effects following his playing career. It is a sentiment being echoed by the 20 other players -- most of which now reside in Florida -- in the federal lawsuit they filed in Miami. They are asking for unspecified damages.

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Tags: brain injury, head trauma, health problems

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Deadly accident underscores flaws in Florida traffic laws

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

01
January
2012

A 17-year-old driver's actions aptly summed up how texting behind the wheel can lead to a fatal car accident. The Florida teen was recently in court where he was ordered to fork over $8.8 million to the family of a woman who died in a car accident he caused.

Back in 2008, the teen sped down the road, weaving through traffic, when he struck a vehicle that was carrying the woman and her husband. The woman died at the scene of the crash.

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Florida drunk driver avoids DUI after killing bicyclist

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

24
December
2011

After consulting with the State Attorney's Office, Florida police have determined that there was not enough evidence to charge a Palm Coast driver with DUI manslaughter. The 32-year-old drunk driver struck and killed a 15-year-old boy in a bicycle accident in Seminole Woods back in August.

The man, who admitted to drinking moments before the accident and had a blood alcohol content of 0.15, will not be charged with DUI manslaughter as law enforcement said he was not to blame for the fatal accident. Because the driver was not found to be at fault, he will be tagged with just a misdemeanor DUI.

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Tags: DUI, helmet, motor vehicle accidents, safety measures

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Brain injuries can leave children with long-term headaches

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Traumatic brain injury

16
December
2011

A recent medical study proved that, often times, traumatic brain injuries can have serious lingering effects on children. This is why these types of unpredictable injuries should be handled with the utmost of care and caution.

Children in Florida and across the United States who suffer a brain injury can experience debilitating headaches for up to a year after the incident. These migraines can interfere with important things like their concentration or sleeping patterns. This is especially noteworthy because roughly a half million children visit the hospital every year due to brain injury. Many of these are sustained during participation in sports. Others happen during a car accident or from general falls.

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Families of Stuart accident victims settle wrongful death lawsuits

On behalf of Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A. posted in Wrongful Death

08
December
2011

The families of two young Florida teenagers who were killed in a car accident caused by a construction crew that was not paying attention to oncoming traffic settled their wrongful death lawsuits against the construction company out of court.

After bringing lawsuits against an Indiantown, Florida company that was overseeing a road-widening project, both sides settled out of court, but kept mum on the terms of the agreement. Everyone involved in the case agreed to keep the details confidential.

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Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins Personal Injury Blog

Two Volusia County students struck on way to school

Victim's daughter files suit after helicopter crash

Guilty drunk driver sues deceased victim

State officials settle with family of murder victim

Florida bill stresses car seats for older children

Former players sue NFL in Florida over brain injuries

Deadly accident underscores flaws in Florida traffic laws

Florida drunk driver avoids DUI after killing bicyclist

Brain injuries can leave children with long-term headaches

Families of Stuart accident victims settle wrongful death lawsuits

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