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Tesla Autopilot Crash Suit Exempts Elon Musk from Testifying

Published on: March 23, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

According to a Florida court, Elon Musk will not be required to testify in the first case to go to trial in which Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot is blamed for a deadly incident. Tesla has demonstrated that Musk “does not have unique personal knowledge of the issues in the case,” according to a short judgment by Florida Circuit Court Judge Janis Keyser. The case originates from the death of a 50-year-old man in Florida in 2019, after his Tesla Model 3 collided with the underbelly of a semi-trailer vehicle crossing a highway. The case is set to go to trial in Palm Beach County on September 20. Despite a similar tragedy at a traffic intersection in 2016 that died another Florida man who had activated Autopilot, the Banner family alleges Tesla failed to modify Autopilot so it would shut down in risky situations. Tesla’s lawyers have maintained that the firm has been upfront and honest about Autopilot’s flaws, such as the difficulty of recognizing traffic passing in front of its vehicles. According to the business’s attorneys, the corporation informs drivers on car screens and in the owner’s handbook that they must be vigilant and ready to take over the vehicles at any time. The case is Banner v. Tesla Inc., 50-2019-CA-0099662, Palm Beach County, Florida, Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Officers in Jacksonville and Clay County Were Injured in Separate Car Accident

Published on: March 22, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, around 11:40 p.m., in Jacksonville, three different collisions involving local police in less than a day left one police officer critically injured. The most recent collision occurred at a highway construction site on Interstate 10 eastbound and McDuff Avenue. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the officer was at fault. According to the Sheriff’s Office, he was working off-duty for a highway construction firm when he moved his vehicle into an open lane of traffic. A lady travelling east on I-10 in a Toyota Corolla failed to notice the officer and collided with his vehicle. The cop and the construction workers were attempting to block the highway’s middle lane. The officer, however, went ahead of the construction vehicle without first clearing traffic, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The woman was seriously injured, whereas the cop was only slightly hurt. When they see police cars and other emergency vehicles on the side of the road, Florida drivers should be aware of them and follow the state’s Move Over Law, according to Florida Highway Patrol Master Sgt. Dylan Bryan. While Bryan could not comment on the collisions involving Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruisers this week, he does remind drivers that the legislation now also applies when they see road and bridge repair or construction vehicles with warning lights on.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

A Lady Runs a Red Light, Killing One Woman, and Injuring Two Others

Published on: March 9, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, March 5, 2022, around 7:00 am, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, an Orlando lady was murdered, and two others were sent to the hospital, one of whom was a tiny child, when her car was hit by an SUV that ran a red light. At the intersection of Old Winter Garden and Edgewood Ranch roads, there was a collision. The 58-year-old Orlando lady was driving north on Edgewood Ranch Road when her automobile was struck on the left side by the front of an SUV headed east on Old Winter Garden Road. The SUV’s driver, a 26-year-old Ocoee woman, and a little kid in the car with her were both brought to Advent Health South with minor injuries. According to the announcement, the Orlando lady was declared deceased at the scene, and charges against the Ocoee woman are pending. The collision is still being investigated, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

3 People Were Killed in Collisions on I-95 in Florida Amid Fog and Smoke

Published on: March 8, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, around 1:30 a.m., officials reported three individuals were killed in a sequence of incidents involving 17 cars on a section of Interstate 95 in Florida in which visibility was extremely low due to fog and smoke from vegetation-controlled burns. According to Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Kim Montes, the collisions began south of Daytona Beach. She stated there were four distinct incidents on the northbound side involving 11 automobiles, and one crash on the southbound side involving six vehicles. A traffic camera filmed a tractor trailer that was engulfed in flames and exploded, sending flames and smoke aloft. An automobile was crushed beneath the front of a tractor trailer, according to other footage from the area. Interstate 95, which runs from South Florida to Maine, is the principal north-south highway route along the United States’ East Coast. The smoke from nearby controlled burns lingered, and the National Weather Service had issued a dense fog alert for coastal Volusia County near Edgewater, warning of extremely limited visibility on Twitter. Such situations can be disconcerting for drivers going at motorway speeds on the freeway. According to Montes, two of the dead were driving south, while the third perished in a northbound accident. Multiple people were brought to a Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, and a youngster who was evacuated to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children was in stable condition.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

Crash Between Semi and Bus Leaves 12 Passengers Injured

Published on: March 3, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Friday, February 25, 2022, around 6:45am, a bus was carrying 39 workers when he failed to stop and crashed. The truck was driving west on CR-354 when it hit a stop sign, according to FHP. A full-size bus carrying 39 passengers was traveling north on SR-51 when it collided with a semi-truck. The semi-truck driver was penalized for failure to stop at a stop sign, according to the report. The incident caused the semi to overturn and the trailer to split from the rig, according to FHP. With critical but non-life-threatening injuries, 12 patients were taken to Shands Hospital in Gainesville. The accident occurred at Mayo, just south of Live Oak. The migrant laborers were heading to a farm to help with harvesting. Employees at Shands said they received an alert ordering them to be ready to welcome patients. According to the Highway Patrol, the victims were taken to Shands for shattered bones and various injuries. At this moment, there have been no deaths to record. This is a work in progress. As new information becomes available, it will be updated.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

A Car Crashed into Outdoor Restaurant in Miami

Published on: March 2, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Friday, February 25, 2022, around 6:00 p.m., according to the Miami Beach Police Department, an elderly woman driving a Bentley attempted to parallel park at 22 Washington Ave. but instead rushed her car into the outdoor café area of a restaurant. According to local police, the lady impacted “multiple tables” in the incident, killing one person and injuring six others. The location belongs to Call Me Gaby, an Italian restaurant. Accidents happen every day, and we are constantly hearing about them from all around the world. Sadly, we never know if we will make it home safely when we leave the house. One of these horrific catastrophes occurred recently in a Miami restaurant. The lady, whose name has not been revealed by investigators, “didn’t stop and continued running,” according to witnesses. As a result, her automobile collided into the restaurant’s patio, where numerous people were eating. The woman slammed into many tables, resulting in the transport of seven individuals to the hospital. Tragically, one of the patients that was transferred died at the hospital. Though authorities did not name the victims, one of the victims was said to be a 3-year-old boy who sustained minor scratches and bruises. So yet, it is uncertain whether criminal charges have been made against the woman, who stayed at the site the entire time. The driver of the automobile stated that she had no intention of hurting anyone.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

The Florida Highway Patrol has Agreed to Pay $500,000 to Settle a Case in Which a Trooper Ran Over and Killed a Lady in Deland

Published on: February 23, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On July 15, 2017, a 22-year-old woman sat in the passenger seat of her father’s Mustang convertible, as they drove back from a night of celebrating her return. According to documents, the Mustang was speeding 71-mph in a 45-mph speed limit on North Kepler Road when FHP Trooper Andrew Nunez’s radar detected it. Nunez activated his blue light. The father slowed the Mustang when he drove onto Lake Charles Road. The daughter got out of the vehicle and ran across the lawn as he drew to a halt. Joseph drove his Dodge Charger off Lake Charles Road, over the lawn, into a driveway, and back across more grass while she fled. Then the woman slid and was run over by the patrol car. She was seriously hurt and passed away nine days later. The wrongful death case was brought in circuit court in 2019 by the victim’s grandparent against the FHP and the two troopers who had since departed the department. The case was then transferred to federal court in Orlando. The FHP has agreed to pay a $500,000 settlement for her death five years later. Also, when a person escaping on foot from a trooper, the state agreed to amend its pursuit rules at least until 2024. The department has also agreed to mention the 22-year-old woman’s identity during trooper training. A new section of the pursuit policy will teach troopers to be cautious while using their cars to chase fleeing people and to avoid putting themselves in a circumstance where the vehicle may strike the pedestrian.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

A Helicopter Crashes into the Ocean Near Popular South Beach

Published on: February 22, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, February 19, 2022, around 1:10 p.m., a helicopter crashed into the water near South Beach, causing two individuals on board to be hospitalized. On 10th Street, Miami Beach police and fire rescue were dispatched to a helicopter crash. The helicopter crash-landed, causing a tremendous splash, into the frequented seas along South Beach’s beach, according to video released by Miami Beach police. Two of the three helicopter travelers are in “stable condition” after being brought to the neighboring Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to an announcement from the Miami Beach Police Department. The third passenger walked away from the accident without needing to be sent to the hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was dispatched to the area to investigate alongside the National Transportation Safety Board, and two streets around the beach were blocked down by police. According to the FAA, the circumstances surrounding the incident are now “unknown.” The footage appeared to show the helicopter (Robinson R44) losing engine power, according to Mary Schiavo, the former inspector general of the US Department of Transportation. She said that, based on the footage, it looked like the pilot was able to guide the helicopter away from people on the beach even as it was falling. However, the aviation authority announced that it, together with the National Transportation Safety Board, will examine the tragedy.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

A Woman Was Badly Injured Following a Gunshot and Collision on I-95 in Miami-Dade County

Published on: February 17, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Monday, February 14, 2022, a car crash and shooting occurred at 3:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95 near the exit for Northwest 103rd Street, leaving one lady seriously injured. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue attended and transported a female to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The woman was first thought to have died as a result of her injuries, but authorities revealed Monday afternoon that she was still alive. According to Miami-Dade police, the victim’s vehicle was perforated with gunshot holes in conjunction to the accident. It’s unclear if her injuries were caused by the gunshot or the collision, and there’s no word on why she was shot. During the investigation, a section of the freeway was stopped for hours, forcing northbound cars to detour at Northwest 79th Street. The woman’s automobile was spotted on the side of the road near the Northwest 103rd Street exit, with a yellow sheet covering the driver’s side window. The lanes reopened just before 1 p.m. According to authorities, the second automobile involved in the incident fled the scene. In addition to the accident, the woman’s vehicle was shot. According to authorities, the motivation is now being investigated. The identity of the woman has not been revealed. Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is asked to contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.

In a Miami Gardens Accident, a Pregnant Lady Was Murdered and Two Vehicles Were Destroyed

Published on: February 16, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Monday February 14, 2022, just before 2 a.m., in the 20700 block of Northwest 20th Avenue, a lady was killed, and two others were injured in an accident that left both vehicles seriously wrecked. According to cops, a white Mercedes SUV was traveling east on Northwest 207th Avenue when it collided with a silver Kia Optima heading west on 207th Street. According to officers on the site, two sisters have been in the Kia. The driver died at the spot, while the passenger was transported to a nearby hospital in critical illness. A female passenger was thrown from the Mercedes and ended up with a broken sternum, but she is expected to recover. According to police, the man who drove the Mercedes attempted to carry her away while fleeing the scene of the incident, but ultimately abandoned her. Detectives say they have just enough DNA evidence at the scene to identify him, and he will almost certainly face charges. The Mercedes was abandoned overturned for hours before being taken away, and glass was scattered over the roadway as authorities searched for clues. Attorneys representing the victim’s family have subsequently been able to learn more. According to the attorneys, it was a minor speeding at more than 90 mph. Parked automobiles in the area of the incident were also damaged, and traffic was obstructed for much of the morning in the residential neighborhood, which is adjacent to the Robert Renick Educational Center and Hard Rock Stadium. Before 10 a.m., the automobiles involved in the incident were taken away. According to police, speeding through the residential neighborhood was most likely a factor in the crash.

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Car accidents can result in significant injuries, and the amount of no-fault coverage required by Florida may be insufficient to cover your injuries. You may be able to get compensation for your medical costs, property damage, and pain and suffering if you file a personal injury claim. Are you still dealing with the financial impact of your accident? As a result, any damage, stress, or financial crisis caused by an accident must be addressed seriously and handled by skilled legal counsel.