Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Auto Accident Lawyer
Bringing a Wrongful Death Suit in an Auto Accident Case
Automobile accidents are difficult for everyone involved, but they are even more challenging when they result in the death of one or more individuals. Families are left to not only deal with the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one, but also the financial burdens that may result. The Florida statute contains a provision… Read More »
Man Dies in Car Accident into Canal
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a man died recently after the car that he was driving plunged into a canal in western Palm Beach County. Identified as David A. Holligan, Jr. by the Highway Patrol, Mr. Holligan was traveling northbound on U.S. Route 27 just south of South Bay at around 7:40 p.m…. Read More »
Man Killed in Martin County Car Accident
A fatal car accident happened near South Fork High School in Stuart closed the road around the school for hours recently. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, a head-on collision took place near the school around 5:00 a.m. last week. Thankfully, no students were involved in the accident but one man was reported… Read More »
Driver Killed in Wrong Way Crash
A driver going the wrong way down the street in a car chase died near West Palm Beach last week. Woody Jacques, 24, was being chased by police officers while driving a 2010 Dodge Challenger southbound in the northbound lanes of Jog Road near the Florida Turnpike. The accident took place around 1:45 p.m…. Read More »
Drivers Identified in Fatal West Palm Accident
A two-car crash killed one man and seriously injured another in West Palm Beach on Tuesday. The West Palm police have identified the victim of the accident as Rudolph Dansby, 55, of West Palm Beach. The driver of the other vehicle was identified as 26-year-old Jacob Donovan of Palm Beach Gardens. The accident happened… Read More »
Handling a Disappointing Verdict: When Not to Seek a New Trial
It’s one of the most fundamental tenets of our legal system that, in a jury trial, the judge rules on issues of law, while the jury finds the facts. Only in rare and extreme cases is the judge allowed to step in and find that the jury has come to an erroneous conclusion—for instance,… Read More »
Staying Vigilant about the Evidence in a Personal Injury Trial
One of the most important advantages a good attorney provides is constant vigilance about the evidence that’s being admitted. Good counsel’s guard is never down during a trial—he or she is always listening closely to the testimony, ready to shout “objection!” at any moment. This skill is so important, in fact, that if you… Read More »
Parallel Criminal Proceedings and Depositions in DUI Accident Cases
In seeking relief on behalf of the victims of DUI accidents, one of most crucial aspects in building the case is taking the driver’s deposition. A deposition is an opportunity to ask questions of a witness before trial. It’s under oath and happens in front of a court reporter, but doesn’t have to follow… Read More »
