TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law - HOMOSASSA SPRINGS - CITRUS - MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY• (352) 610-1080 • Speak to an attorney NOW!

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS - Bay News 9 reports that on Monday, April 1, 2013 a 45 year-old motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a car at the intersection of West Cardinal Street and South Gross Avenue in Homosassa Springs, Citrus county. Charges are pending for the driver of the car who rear-ended the motorcycle.  

If you are seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, or if a loved one is killed by the negligent conduct of another, call the TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law at (352) 610-1080) for an immediate, confidential case evaluation. There is NO Fee and NO Costs if we do not obtain a Recovery for YOU.

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LARGO - Bay News 9 reports that a bicyclist was hit by a car this morning while crossing Belcher Road at its intersection with Ulmerton Road. The bicyclist was flown to a local hospital with serious injuries. 

If you or a loved one are injured by the negligent and improper conduct of another, call the TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law at (727-398-2900) for an immediate, confidential case evaluation. There is NO Fee and NO Costs if we do not obtain a Recovery for YOU.

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TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law - POLK -WAHNETA - WINTER HAVEN - LAKE WALES - BARTOW - DUI ACCIDENT ATTORNEY • TOLL FREE (888) 392-5297 • Speak to an attorney NOW!

WAHNETA - POLK COUNTY - Bay News 9 reports that a Polk County man has been arrested following a DUI vehicle crash that left two people seriously injured. If you or a loved one are injured because of the reckless actions of an intoxicated driver, you need a law firm that can immediately start the investigation into your case. You need a law firm that will aggressively pursue the at-fault party for the damages to which you are entitled. If you are injured because of an intoxicated driver's reckless actions, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Call the TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law at (888-392-5297) for an immediate, confidential case evaluation. There is NO Fee and NO Costs if we do not obtain a Recovery for YOU.

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Pedestrian hit on Gulf Blvd ♦ MADEIRA BEACH ♦ Pinellas County Sheriff investigates

MADEIRA BEACH — Authorities said, a northbound vehicle struck a woman crossing Gulf Boulevard with a group of friends. The 46 year old resident of Madeira Beach was taken to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment of her accident-related injuries. 

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. near the John's Pass Village.

Charges are pending.

TOYOTA STALL may cause ACCIDENT | Toyota Recalls 270,000 cars

NATIONAL - Toyota has announced a recall of some 270,000 calls across with "potentially faulty engines" that could stall in traffic. If the car stalls in traffic it could cause or be involved in an accident.

Therefore, the NHTSA "said Toyota had not formally notified it about a recall. Japan's top-selling daily Yomiuri said the company will inform the Japanese transport ministry of a recall on Monday but the paper cited no sources."

Toyota continues  "to scrambled to repair its reputation following the recall of 8.5 million vehicles around the globe because of problems with sticking accelerator pedals and gas pedals that can get trapped in floor mats."

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PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT on Seminole Boulevard near Bay Pines VA Hospital

SEMINOLE - A Seminole man is in critical condition after being struck by a car as he attempted to cross Seminole Boulevard near 54th Avenue.

The pedestrian was crossing the street just south 54th Avenue when he was struck by a car driven by a Madeira Beach resident. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office the pedestrian was seriously injured and taken to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.

No charges have been filed against the driver of the car.

♦ PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS ♦ Tampa Bay Area ♦ Clearwater ♦ Dunedin ♦ Largo ♦ Pinellas Park ♦ Seminole ♦ Gulf Blvd ♦ Gulf Beaches

TAMPA BAY - According to a recent study, the Tampa Bay Area is number two in the country for the number of pedestrian accidents. The Greater Orlando area is number one in the country for pedestrian accidents. REASON? Due to our climate we have a high number of people that walk a night. In addition, we have many visitors, guests and tourists who walk while on holiday or vacation; and are struck by a vehicle.

The Bay Area has had 192 fatal pedestrian accidents in 2007 & 2008 and 29 fatalities in 2009.

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INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESS ♦ Car / Truck Accident ♦ FLORIDA ♦ Personal Injury ♦ TOTAL LOSS

After a serious collision, the insurance company's claims adjuster begins to protect the driver and their interests immediately. An investigator will begin to collect evidence in order to defend or minimize the claim.

The investigator or adjuster will try to take a recorded statement from you. Do not give the adjuster a recorded statement while you are in duress or until you have discussed your claim with a qualified accident injury attorney. The insurance company may also attempt to steer you away from legal counsel, because they know that if you have an attorney, you are statistically likely to receive a greater settlement then if the “control” you.

The insurance company representative takes also takes immediate measures to actively insure that the company is protected against your claim. They are experts, it is their job, and they are not your friends! What have you done to protect yourself and your family as the result of permanent disability, a fatal collision, or other tragedy?

WE ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY! Home and hospital visits available upon request.

Call the TRIPP LAW FIRM ♦ Personal Injury Law for a FREE immediate telephone consultation. 1 888 392 LAWS (5297).

Our licensed investigators are experienced and will gather the necessary evidence to protect you and your family.

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GOLF CARTS 2 WALMART - GC2W – Sun City Center – Hillsborough County

TAMPA - In the neighborhood of Sun City Center, the golf cart is king. Every day hundreds of residents use golf carts on the streets in this south Hillsborough County community. Hillsborough County commissioners are considering building a cart path across a field from East Del Webb Boulevard to a signalized crossing at U.S. 301 and Cape Stone Avenue. The path will cost about a quarter of a million dollars according to Public Works Director Bob Gordon.

Recently, a group calling itself GolfCarts2Walmart, or GC2W, launched a petition drive that garnered 4,400 signatures. A resident has met with state Department of Transportation officials to make sure they had no objections to golf carts crossing at Cape Stone Avenue. DOT is supportive of the crossing. Gordon said if the commission approves the project the developers will probably convey an easement and the project should be completed by late January or early February 2010.

Golf carts and cars and trucks on the same roads have the potential for serious injuries. If you have been injured in a golf cart accident, call the TRIPP LAW FIRM – Personal Injury Law for an immediate case evaluation. We are available 24 hours a day.

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50 vehicle crash Howard Frankland Bridge ♦ REAR ENDED ♦ 50 car pile up

TAMPA — Seven (7) to eight (8) individual crashes caused about fifty (50) vehicles to pile up on the Howard Frankland Bridge. This massive accident took place soon after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game let out from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Southbound Interstate 275 was backed up for nearly three hours as the Florida Highway Patrol investigated these accidents.

Traffic began moving around 7:30 p.m. after the debris and vehicles were moved from the highway. It was not clear how many people were injured, but Pinellas County EMS took three people to local hospitals for treatment of their accident-related injuries.

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CLOSED HEAD INJURY ♦ Concussions cause brain damage ♦ AUTO ACCIDENT ♦ SLIP & FALL

NATIONAL - Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, at Yeshiva University in New York, have linked areas of brain injury to specific altered mental processes caused by concussions. The colored areas show locations of brain injury, including injury to the frontal lobe, in a patient with mild traumatic brain injury.

Closed head injuries are common in accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, call the TRIPP LAW FIRM for an immediate telephone consultation. The initial consultation is FREE and 100% confidential.

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FLORIDA PARASAIL ACCIDENTS MAY BE REDUCED • John’s Pass • Madeira Beach • Treasure Island • St. Pete Beach • Clearwater Beach

Many tourists and Florida residents love to parasail behind boats in the Gulf of Mexico. Sometimes many questions arise regarding the safety of parasailing. Parasailing can be safe and fun in good weather conditions, utilizing the right equipment operated by an experienced crew. Some ask, “how many accidents have there been?” The PSC estimates that from 1990 thru 2003 (in the USA) there were over 324 accidents, 68 of which resulted in serious bodily injury and 11 deaths in the USA and its territories. (These statistics are based USCG reports state / local law enforcement, local reporting agencies, individual accident reports, eye witnesses’ accounts from parasail operators and other sources deemed reliable).

Some also ask, "what are the know risks and inherent dangers of parasailing?" The most common accidents occurred during tow line separation from the boat, equipment failure, high speed water and deck landings, canopy rotation, line popping and whiplash.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a boating or parasailing accident, CALL the TRIPP LAW FIRM for a FREE consultation with Florida Injury Attorney G. Alan Tripp, Jr.

We are available 24 hours a day. CALL NOW at (888) 392-LAWS (5297).

Our offices are conveniently located a short distance from the Gulf Beaches.

Home and hospital visits are also available by request.

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JET SKI • WAVE RUNNER • PWC • YAMAHA • KAWASAKI • SEA DOO •Avoid Accidents • THINK SAFETY FIRST • Clearwater, Madeira Beach, John’s Pass, St. Pete Bch

Water Safety - Boats and Jet Ski's

• Never operate a jet-ski or boat while under the influence of alcohol.
• Never operate a boat or Jet Ski in swimming areas.
• Always wear a personal flotation device when operating a boat or Jet Ski.
• Jumping boat wakes on a jet ski may be fun, but it is also very dangerous! The wave height may block your vision of a swimmer or obstruction, and you may lose control of the water craft and fall off after landing. Jumping waves is a leading cause of fatal accidents on jet skis.
• Before operating a boat or Jet Ski, check with a law enforcement agency to determine what laws apply.

A personal water craft must at all times be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner. Maneuvers which unreasonably or unnecessarily endanger life, limb, or property, including, but not limited to, weaving through congested vessel traffic, jumping the wake of another vessel unreasonably or unnecessarily close to such other vessel or when visibility around such other vessel is obstructed, and swerving at the last possible moment to avoid collision shall constitute reckless operation of a vessel, as provided in F.S. 327.33(1).

No person under the age of 14 shall operate a personal water craft on the waters of this state.

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Car Hits Elderly Woman in Church parking lot ♦ Central Florida

A parishioner was hit by a car as she walked through the parking lot at a Central Florida church. The initial investigation by police suggests that the elderly driver may have pushed the gas pedal instead of the brake.

The driver of the car was backing out of a handicap parking spot at the church when the accident occurred. After backing into the pedestrian, the driver of the car slammed into a tree causing extensive property damage.

The injured woman was airlifted to the Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious condition.

The investigation continues and charges are pending.

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Motorcycle Accident ♦ Bradenton ♦ Blake Memorial Hospital ♦ FHP investigation continues

MANATEE COUNTY — According to the FHP, a motorcyclist died yesterday after running a stop sign and colliding with a vehicle in west Bradenton. The biker was on a Yamaha motorcycle traveling westbound on 18th Avenue West when he failed to stop as he entered the intersection at 51st Street in Bradenton. The biker was struck by a vehicle traveling on 51st Street. The impact caused the biker to be thrown off the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. He was transported to Blake Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Florida Highway Patrol is completing their investigation.

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GOLF CART ACCIDENT ♦ passenger in golf cart dies after cart hit by van ♦ Florida

According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers said, a Florida man died from injuries he received when the golf cart he was riding in was struck by a van. Two men were in a golf cart when they were struck from behind by a Ford van with four occupants.

The violent impact pushed the golf cart onto the west shoulder of the road. Troopers indicated alcohol and darkness were factors in the crash. The golf cart did not have lights, troopers said.

The investigation continues.

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WalMart Parking Lot Accident ♦ One person with serious injuries ♦ Florida Highway Patrol investigated

LEE COUNTY – Last month a two vehicle accident in the Wal-Mart parking lot left one person with life threatening injuries. According to the witness, a man ran a stop sign striking another car with four local high school students. After the impact he lost control of his vehicle going through a ditch and then striking a semi-truck parked at the Wal-Mart loading dock.

The man who ran the stop sign was taken to the local hospital for treatment of his accident-related injuries. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated the accident. The condition of the four teenagers in the other vehicle is uncertain. All vehicles sustained moderate damage.

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Chain reaction motorcycle crash causes serious injuries on the Bayside Bridge – Pinellas County – FHP investigation continues

PINELLAS COUNTY - Five people were injured when four motorcycles traveling at high speed across the Bayside Bridge got into a chain-reaction crash late Saturday night.

The Florida Highway Patrol said three of the motorcycle drivers and one passenger received serious injuries when they we all thrown from the motorcycles. One motorcycle driver received minor injuries.

All were wearing helmets and the FHP said alcohol was not a factor.

According to the report, at about 10:55 p.m., the four motorcycles were heading south on the bridge at high speed when one biker started slowing. Another biker following could not stop in time and hit the back of the slowing 2008 Suzuki motorcycle, throwing the driver and his passenger to the pavement. Another biker following these two that had already crashed couldn't stop and ran into one of the two crashing motorcycles, followed another that piled up too.

The wreck closed the southbound lanes of Bayside Bridge for more than two hours. All lanes were open by 1:15 a.m. No charges have been filed but the accident remains under investigation by the FHP.

Business owner wants traffic light at Citrus Way and Ponce de Leon to avoid accidents ◊ Hernando County says 'no'

HERNANDO COUNTY - A Hernando County business owner is asking for a stop light at the intersection of Citrus Way and Ponce de Leon north of Brooksville. The speed limit on Ponce de Leon is 60 miles per hour, and the only traffic control device currently at the intersection is a flashing yellow light.

According to county records, there have been 29 accidents in the last three years at the intersection. Last week a person was killed and 32 people have been injured. "I'm not looking at the numbers here," Guelivindala said. "I'm looking at the lives of the people who are lost, who are disabled, who are hurt in this area.

We need desperately a traffic light here."The county said it has no plans to add a traffic light to the intersection, but said it might look at the issue again.

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GOLF CARTS ON CITY STREETS ♦ ARE THEY INSURED? ♦ ARE THE COVERED? ♦ PUBLIC ROADS ♦ LOCAL POLICE ♦ PROOF of INSURANCE REQUIRED

Many golf cart owners mistakenly believe their homeowners insurance, covers them for liability in event of any accidental occurrence with their golf cart. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS TRUE!! Many homeowners polices only cover golf carts for liability purposes, “as long as they are used for golfing purposes.” Should you use your golf cart for any other purpose but for golfing, you are opening yourself up to personal liability should you be involved in an accident.

We encourage you to contact your insurance agent and discuss purchasing a separate golf cart policy or if possible, have an endorsement written to be included on your homeowners policy. There will however, be a premium charge for the golf cart endorsement. The premium charged is well worth the coverage and peace of mind knowing that you are covered for using your golf cart around your local community.

In addition to having insurance, it is advisable to consider LOW SPEED VEHICLE and GOLF CART SAFETY TRAINING: Click on this link: www.nctr.usf.edu/projects/415-14.htm

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