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Okaloosa County If you have any information regarding any of these accidents or other information, you may contact the firm by emailing here or calling (850) 244-1111 We are investigating insurance companies in Florida that act as sureties for the execution of bail bonds. We are reviewing cases in which outstanding judgments have not been paid by these companies in all counties of Florida. If you have any information concerning the foregoing, please email or call our investigators. We are involved in railroad train vs. car/pedestrian accident cases. We need your help in identifying dangerous crossings where visibility is inadequate to see approaching trains. Railroads enjoy extensive immunity from responsibility for accidents involving their trains and crossings. The community however, can mobilize and force railroads to adequately maintain their right-of-ways. In addition, where railroads refuse to upgrade the crossing warning devices, counties and cities can post additional warning signs to help avoid tragic accidents and reaulting death. If you know of a dangerous intersection, notify us and we will photograph it and notify the appropriate authorities. In addition, we will post a dangerous intersection map to warn others. February 20, 2005 - Our clients were traveling east on Highway 90 in Crestview approaching the intersection with Antioch Road. Another driver in a 2003 Mitsubishi pulled out from Antioch Road into the path of our client's vehicle causing them to "T-Bone" the Mitsubishi. The driver of the Mitsubishi was unhurt, but EMS transported our clients to Crestview Hospital & Okaloosa Medical Center. Injuries consisted of a broken right ankle and a broken (in two places) right femur requiring multiple surgeries. August 6, 2007 - Our client, driving a 2006 Chrysler, was facing north at the traffic light at the intersection of Hwy. 98 and Airport Road in Destin. The driver of a 2002 Jeep was exiting from a driveway and was attempting a left onto Hwy. 98 from Airport Road. Both our client and the Jeep had a green light. The driver of the Jeep failed to yield the right-of-way and struck our client's vehicle. March 14, 2008 - Client's 2005 Chevrolet was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Matthew Blvd. and Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin. The driver of a 1995 Toyota did not stop in time and collided with the rear of the Chevrolet. March 28, 2008 - Our 65 year-old client, visiting from Canada, rented a unit at the Gulfview II Condominiums in Destin. The bathtub/shower in the unit had glass sliding doors. There was not a non-slip bath mat or a slip resistant coating in the bathtub and there were no hand grips for exiting the shower. On this date (3/28/08) she held on to the sliding doors while attempting to exit the shower when she slipped and lost her balance. There was nothing to grab on to and she fell face first on to the bathroom floor. The client sustained very serious injuries resulting in numerous surgeries and permanent disability. If you have any information regarding the conditions of the units at Gulfview II Condominiums or information on similar incidents occuring there, please contact our office. May 24, 2008 at 11:58 PM - On Highway 98 in Destin, our client was a passenger in a vehicle ("Vehicle 1") that was traveling east . Another vehicle ("Vehicle 2") came up from behind at a high rate of speed and attempted a left lane pass of the vehicle our client was riding in. Vehicle 2 hit the rear-end of Vehicle 1 and caused Vehicle 1 to veer left and roll several times. Vehicle 2 continued on into the right lane and side-swiped several electric poles before coming to a stop. Both vehicles were totaled and the accident resulted in 4 being injured. The driver of Vehicle 2 was suspected of DUI and was later charged with this offense. August 31, 2008 in the early evening - Our client, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, was traveling east on US Highway 98 in the inside lane. Next to our client, traveling east in the outside lane, a commercial vehicle switched lanes and struck the rear wheel of our client's Suzuki. The impact caused our client to lose control and crash. The client was taken via ambulance to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. The commercial vehicle fled the scene, but witnesses were able to provide a license number. If you witnessed the crash or have information regarding the involved commercial vehicle, call us at 850-244-1111. November 7, 2008, early evening - Client was stopped at a red traffic light on State Road 20 when another vehicle that had been following, failed to stop and rear-ended our client's vehicle. Client was taken to Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville. December 5, 2008 - The client was in the process of pumping gas at Fill Ups Convenience Store on Highway 98 in Destin when the gas pump hose broke. Our client was sprayed with gasoline and sustained burns to the eyes, face, neck and hand. Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and the store employee completed an incident report. May 20, 2009, approximately 7:15 AM - It was morning and our client was in front of Beasley Park on Highway 98 where a school bus had pulled over to the side and had on the four-way flashers. Although the bus had not extended the "Stop" sign, cars where stopping anyway. Our client was slowing when his vehicle (2004 Ford F150) was rear-ended by a 1993 Toyota. Our client's left shoulder was injured and now requires surgery. September 7, 2009 - Client was traveling on the Shalimar Bridge in her 2007 Toyota Camry. She was driving in the far right lane when a driver behind her shoved her Toyota into the bridge barrier causing her car to bounce back into the striking vehicle. The accident caused injury to her left shoulder. October 6, 2009 at approximately 8:00 AM - Our client was driving an 18-wheeler on US Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach and slowed to stop for the red traffic signal at the intersection of Memorial Parkway. The driver of a Waste Management truck with a dumpster loaded on the back did not slow down to stop and suddenly crashed in to the rear of our client's vehicle. Client was seriously injured as a result of the collision. November 18, 2009 about 9:30 PM - We are representing the victim of a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident occurring at the intersection of Mary Esther Blvd. and Gap Creek Drive. The victim was struck twice; first by a 1996 Plymouth minivan, then seconds later by a 2001 Honda minivan. The victim sustained serious injuries and died in the emergency room later that evening. March 4, 2010 - Our clients, driving their 2008 Subaru, were stopped at the intersection of Hwy 98 and Matthew Blvd, when the driver of a 2003 Ford failed to stop and crashed into a 1996 Chevrolet forcing the Chevy to rear-end our clients' Subaru. As a result, our clients were taken by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. March 21, 2010 - Our client was visiting family and was in front of their house when he was attacked by a neighbor’s Bull Mastiff. He sustained serious bites to his leg requiring immediate medical attention. We have filed suit against Okaloosa County to address the deplorable conditions at the Okaloosa County Court House. The facility has serious ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance problems. If you know of anyone who is physically disabled and has had difficulties using the Okaloosa County Court House facilities, please have them contact us. We are also evaluating the Crestview court house. Back to top of page |
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