MARION COUNTY, FL – State troopers said a Marion County sanitation worker was killed in an accident on Tuesday morning, according to WKMG. It happened as the worker was loading garbage within the Spruce Creek subdivision on Southeast 108th Terrace. The Florida Highway Patrol said the man was hit by…
GoPasco offers free bus rides to Pasco County voters on Tuesday, March 19, so anyone needing transportation to the polls has it! Voters who present a valid voter information card will receive free bus rides thanks to a partnership between Pasco County Public Transportation and the Supervisor of Elections. Voters…
A woman in Ireland recently learned the hard way that social media is not your friend when it comes to a legal dispute, like a personal injury claim. After a photo of the 36-year-old woman winning a competition to see who could throw a tree the farthest surfaced online, an Irish…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning consumers to avoid purchasing aftermarket steering wheel decals as they may detach in a collision and cause very serious injuries or death. The NHTSA reports that at least one motorist suffered the loss of sight in one eye when a rhinestone…
Hiring the right lawyer for your case does not just mean getting the best results. It also means getting the right treatment. The truth of the matter is that our Florida Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton have been practicing personal injury law for a very long time, and we…
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer for many Americans. Beer will be flowing, and barbecue grills will be lit. While most Memorial Day celebrations are enjoyable and safe events, accidents do occasionally occur and people get hurt. If you are hosting or attending a Memorial Day party,…
School buses happen to be one of the safest vehicles on the roadway. Every day, millions of children ride school buses and less than 1% of all traffic deaths involve children on school buses. School buses are designed so that they are highly visible to others and are equipped with…
A new report by Tripadvisor shows that 3 cities in Florida – Orlando, Miami and Key West – are among the top 5 most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. The Sunshine State boasts beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and waterways, fun night life, exciting theme parks and water parks, and…
Hyundai and Kia have issued a warning to vehicle owners of 484,577 cars and SUVs across the United States to keep using their vehicles, but keep them parked outside and away from any structures as they could contain a defect that could cause the vehicles to burst into flames unexpectedly,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its preliminary data for January-September (the first nine months of the year) for 2021. Their projections estimate that 31,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes for the first nine months of 2021, which is about a…