Tragedy When Pineapple Truck Crushes Mother And Son In Osceola

A mother and son were killed in Osceola County when a trucking hauling pineapples crushed their S.U.V. near Yeehaw Junction. The family of the victims likely have claims for wrongful death. Orlando truck accident lawyer Kim Cullen helps accident victims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Polk County Man On Scooter Killed When Run Over By Semi-Tractor Trailer

Crash in Lakeland, Polk County involving a semi-tractor trailer responsible for wrongful death of disabled man crossing road in scooter. Scooter was in crosswalk area, and visibility was clear. Orlando personal injury lawyer Kim Cullen helps victims of truck accidents. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

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.

Loose Loads Loaded With Liability

A loose load in a truck bed can cause a serious accident. Three people from Melbourne in Brevard County were killed in a car crash after trying to avoid a barbeque grill that had flown from the bed of a truck. Orlando injury lawyer Kim Michael Cullen helps people injured by unsecured loads. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

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.

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.

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.

Tire Blowout Rollover Accident With Injuries Closes SR 408 In Orlando

Orlando tire blowout on SR 408 causes SUV rollover with injuries. Jearles House was injured when her tire blew on eastbound State Road 408. She was injured and taken by ambulance to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Orlando car accident attorney Kim Cullen knows that tire blowout cases are difficult and deserve an experienced lawyer. 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.

Woman Dies, Others Seriously Injured In U.S. 27 Crash Near Clermont

Wrongful death of Garnet Kohn on Highway 27 in Clermont, Lake County. Major car crash causes injuries to three others when Frank Glow apparently negligently failed to yield right of way to oncoming vehicle driven by Wendy Schall. The Law Offices of Kim Cullen are experienced at handling wrongful death and serious car crash cases. Call Kim at 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.

3rd Disney Bus Crash In Last Two Weeks

An 80-year old Disney bus driver was cited for careless driving after rear-ending an SUV stopped and waiting at a red light. This is the third crash in the last two weeks involving a bus owned by Walt Disney World and operated by a Disney World bus driver. Attorney Kim Cullen handles bus accident cases and cases involving theme parks. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

3rd Disney Bus Crash In Last Two Weeks

An 80-year old Disney bus driver was cited for careless driving after rear-ending an SUV stopped and waiting at a red light. This is the third crash in the last two weeks involving a bus owned by Walt Disney World and operated by a Disney World bus driver. Attorney Kim Cullen handles bus accident cases and cases involving theme parks. 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.

Family Of Man Killed Outside Nightclub May Have Claim

The surviving family of a man shot and killed outside of Chito's Restaurant and Bar on East Colonial Drive in Orlando may have a claim for negligent security. The viability of a wrongful death claim will depend upon the record of crime or violence in the area, as well as the availability of insurance. Orlando wrongful death attorney Kim Cullen handles negligent security cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Theme Park Lawsuit Faults Disney Monorail Manager For Employee Death

New allegations in Disney monorail case suggest that management at the Orlando theme park giant may have been off-premises with the fatal crash occurred. Family of dead monorail driver claim that monorail manager was at a local restaurant instead of being in control tower where accident could have been averted. Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen has handled personal injury claims against Central Florida theme parks. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Pill Mill Pain Clinics Spreading Potential Trouble Across Florida

Controversial pain clinics are opening all over South Florida dispensing oxycodone without much regulation. Pain clinics are contributing to increasing wrongful deaths by overdose -- all with a prescription. Orlando injury attorney Kim Cullen thinks prescription drug overdoses can be controlled and stopped. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Overdose Deaths Increasingly Linked to Physicians

Wrongful deaths from overdoses are increasingly being linked to physicians. More stories are coming to light involving physicians and hospital employees prescribing strong medication like Percocet and Oxycodone to people who aren't sick or in large amounts. If you have concerns that a friend or loved one has overdosed on prescription drugs, call Attorney Kim Cullen with questions at 407-254-4901.