Uninsured Motorist Who Killed A Man Is Finally Identified By DNA

DNA helps solve fatal motor vehicle crash on Apopka-Vineland Road in Orlando. Driver who fled scene finally caught but likely has no liability insurance to pay damages. Orlando injury attorney Kim Michael Cullen helps accident victims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Lynx Bus Crash On Highway 50 Highlights Challenges Faced On Bus Accident Cases

Local media are reporting a crash on Highway 50 in Orlando involving a Central Florida Lynx bus and a smaller automobile.  Evidence at the scene and from eyewitnesses indicates that the smaller vehicle rear-ended the Lynx bus.  There was significant damage to the front of the small car.  13 people were reported injured -- 12 of them from the bus and the driver of the offending car.  Fire rescue and several ambulances were dispatched to the scene.  Several bus passengers were taken by ambulance to local hospitals.

When I read the story and wrote about it on my website, I started feeling bad for those bus passengers.  Based upon experience handling bus accident claims, I know that bus accident victims face challenges that people injured in regular car accidents do not have to face.

For example, since a bus is not defined as a "motor vehicle" under certain Florida statutes and automobile insurance policies, injured bus passengers do not have access to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in order to get their medical bills paid, like car crash victims do.  Additionally, it sounds like there were more than 10 people injured in this bus accident.  Unfortunately, each of the passengers is going to be vying for compensation out of the same pot of liability insurance carried by the rear-ending driver (if she carried any at all.)

Hopefully, the majority of the folks involved in this crash had group health insurance or some other access to quality medical care.  I am also hopeful that the negligent driver had a large enough insurance policy to fully and fairly compensate each injured passenger.

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.

Cocoa Semi Accident Injures Six And Closes I-95

Semi tractor-trailer accident outside of Cocoa in Brevard County causes six injured to be taken to Orlando trauma centers. Blown tire caused the truck to cross the median and crash into a passenger vehicle and pickup truck, causing injury to a three-year old. Orlando car crash attorney Kim Michael Cullen handles trucking 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.

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.

Arrests Across Florida For Automobile Insurance Fraud

Car accident victims and Florida automobile insurance consumers are all hurt by insurance fraud. The State of Florida recently made arrests across the state in a crackdown on insurance Fraud. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen applauds this action. Call Kim with any questions you have about auto insurance at 407-254-4901.

Dog Bite Claims Up 30% In Last 6 Years

Insurance data shows that dog bite claims are up 30 percent over the past 6 years. Most injuries from dog bite attacks are to children who are bitten in the face and neck area. Orlando dog bite attorney Kim Cullen has handled dog bite and dog attack claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Theme Park Accidents Lead to Business As Usual

Orlando-area theme parks find business virtually unaffected by serious accidents and deaths at the parks. Kim Cullen and his law firm have experience handling cases involving accidents with injuries at theme parks and water parks, and believe that the theme parks and water parks should constantly be striving to improve safety.