Large Number Of Unlicensed Drivers In Serious Accidents Highlights Need For UM

I recently read an interesting report issued by the State of Kansas Department of Transportation indicating that, in Kansas, almost 10 percent of drivers involved in fatal accidents (i.e. automobile accidents resulting in wrongful death) were driving without any form of drivers license.

The report talked about several ideas to try and force drivers to get (and keep) their drivers licenses from imposing higher fines to impounding the drivers' vehicles.  However, the State of Kansas has not decided to do any of these things as they feel like the irresponsible drivers have no assets, and that such efforts would cost the state more than the effort would be worth.

Our experience as Florida accident attorneys is similar to that of the officials in Kansas.  We find that a decent number of drivers involved in cases that we handle do not have licenses, but that a much larger number elect not to carry any automobile insurance.

This is why we recommend to all of our clients to carry Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage.  This coverage -- which you must buy from your own insurance company -- protects you from injuries or damages caused by a driver who is irresponsible enough to either not carry a license or not carry insurance.

Feel free to call our office if we can answer any questions that you have about UM coverage.

DeLeon Springs Drunk Driver Kills Two, Injures Two Others

DeLeon Springs man was drinking and then drove through a stop sign on Grand Avenue. The drunk driver crashed into two young people in an SUV. Two people were killed and two people were injured. Orlando injury attorney Kim Cullen handled serious injury and wrongful death cases caused by drunk drivers. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

New Smyrna Rear End Semi Crash On I-95 Causes Death

An Edgewater man was killed in a rear-end crash with a semi-tractor trailer near New Smyrna on Interstate 95. The vehicles were both traveling in the outside lane of travel. The reason for the collision has not been provided. Orlando truck accident lawyer Kim Cullen handled cases for people injured or killed by large trucks. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Confounding Crossroad: Rouse Road and Colonial Drive - Orlando, Florida

Dangerous intersection at Rouse Road and Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida. Driving through the intersection and we were almost hit by a car trying to make a left hand turn off of Highway 50 on to Rouse Road. Orlando car accident attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling injury cases from intersection collisions. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Young Mother Killed, Child Injured Allegedly Due To Street Racing

Street racing was allegedly to blame for the untimely death of a 22-year old woman and serious injuries to her 4-year old daughter is a horrible head-on car crash on Goldenrod Road in Orlando. Unreasonable speed on any road, whether racing or not, can kill. Orlando injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen is experienced handling wrongful death and serious injury cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Deaths From Police Chase On Highway 50 Leave Heavy Hearts

Friends and relatives of Amanda Taylor grieved Thursday as they remembered her in a memorial service at Aloma Baptist Church in Winter Park.  Ms. Taylor was killed in a violent car accident on Highway 50 in Orlando last Saturday night when the car she was riding in was hit by a vehicle being driven by Jose Maisonet-Maldonado.  Ms. Taylor's friend, Francesca Jeffrey was also killed in the crash, and a male friend in the car, James Leconte, was injured.

Mr. Maisonet-Maldonado had apparently been on something of a crime spree in Orange County earlier in the day.  Hours before the deadly crash, he had stabbed and attempted to run over his girlfriend with a car.

Media reports are mixed about whether Mr. Maisonet-Maldonado was being chased by Orange County Sheriffs deputies at the time of the crash.  It has been reported that Mr. Maisonet-Maldonado's vehicle was travelling at an extremely high rate of speed (perhaps up to 100 mph) at the time of impact.  It is difficult to imagine why he was travelling so fast if he was not being chased.

Law enforcement agencies have specific rules about conducting high speed chases that are designed to protect bystanders and other members of the community from out-of-control vehicles fleeing a chase.  It will be interesting to see whether the Orange County Sheriffs deputies involved in this situation followed department protocols.

While it is always sad to hear about young lives tragically lost, the loss of Amanda Taylor hits particularly close to home for this firm.  One of my long-time legal assistants, Stacie, attended high school with Amanda and played on the softball team with her at Pine Castle Christian Academy.  Stacie remembers Amanda as an always happy, smiling, and uplifting person.  It certainly sounds like the world would be a better place with more Amanda Taylors in it.

13 Hurt In Two Major Accidents in Orlando and Daytona Beach

Orlando car crash at Oak Ridge and Rio Grande causes seven injuries, and Daytona Beach accident on International Speedway Boulvard injures six. Several of the injuries were critical, and were caused by negligent drivers. Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Michael Cullen handles car accident cases. Get Kim's free book at www.cullen-law.com, or call him at 407-254-4901.

Eustis Hit-And-Run Driver Injures 3, Knocks Out Power To 2,000

Eustis hit-and-run crash causes injuries. Negligent driver ran stop sign. Injured parties transported to hospital. Uninsured motorist coverage would be helpful to injury victims. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen handles uninsured motorist claims. Get Kim's free book at www.cullen-law.com, or call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash At New State Road 50/State Road 436 Overpass

Motorcyclist, Clifford Mayo, seriously injured in crash with construction vehicle at site of Highway 50 and Highway 436 overpass. Florida Highway Patrol has charges pending against negligent driver of construction vehicle. The Law Offices of Kim Michael Cullen handles motorcycle accident and wrongful death cases. Visit www.cullen-law.com or call Kim 407-254-4901.

Passenger Killed, Others Injured In Rearend Crash At Colonial and Goldenrod

Gloria Harness suffered a wrongful death in a rearend crash at the corner of Colonial and Goldenrod in Orlando. Tyne Deacon and her daughter were both injured and taken by ambulance. Police suspect the at-fault driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen handles cases involving personal injury or wrongful death as a result of driving while intoxicated. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

4-Car Accident Shuts Down Highway 408

Car accident on State Road 408 in Orlando. 4-cars involved in the crash. Personal injuries reported by several drivers, including a Orange County sheriff's deputy. Injured taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center by ambulance. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling car accident claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Second Wrong Way Accident In Two Days Takes Life

Efrain Ojeda was killed in St. Cloud when he was hit head on by John Roach as Roach drove his vehicle the wrong way down U.S. Highway 192. This is the second day in a row that a wrong way driver has caused a serious crash in Central Florida. Attorney Kim Cullen helps victims of serious car accidents. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Daytona Car Accident | Wrongful Death of 4-year Old

A 4-year old child was killed in an automobile vs. pedestrian accident on the sands of Daytona Beach. This was a tragic wrongful death that didn't have to happen. Daytona Beach can make the beach safer by banning cars. Orlando personal injury attorney Kim Cullen supports making cars a thing of the past on Daytona Beach.

Distracted Driver Almost Kills Hero

A driver distracted by her mobile cell phone almost killed paramedic Chad Lowery in a car accident in Orange County. Mobile phone use and particularly texting while driving is a serious problem, and can lead to catastrophic injuries. Attorney Kim Cullen is experienced in handling motor vehicle accident cases involving drivers distracted by cell phones. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Controversial decision about red-light cameras sparks debate in Tallahassee

A Dade County judge has issued a controversial new ruling that may prohibit cities from issuing citations against drivers running red-lights caught by red-light cameras. Lawmakers in Tallahassee may decide it is time to pass a law supporting this practice state-wide.