Personal Injury

ER Doctor Pulls Over to Treat Injured Man on Side of Highway

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

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, around 6:24 p.m., an extraordinary rescue was captured on video when a doctor traveling home from supper noticed a guy on the road in need of assistance. It’s a fantastic example of someone being at the right place at the right moment. A collision on I-95 left a guy bleeding on the side of the street, and the first person to drive over happened to be an emergency department doctor. Doctor Miguel Ribe is a senior resident in emergency medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he spends the most of his work especially in the ER. However, on Saturday, when he and his fiancée were leaving a night out with friends, his abilities were required in a completely different location. As they went into the I-95 northbound along from Brickell Avenue, a guy inside a bus lost his equilibrium. As he lurched backwards, he collided with the bus doors and fell out, falling headfirst on the sidewalk. Ribe observed the man, who was covered in blood, laying in the street, and realized he needed aid right away. Ribe assisted the man in regaining control of his breathing and did everything he could to keep him awake until Miami Fire Rescue came. The man was transported to Ryder Trauma Center with a significant injury to the back of his skull. He was stable when he got at the hospital, according to fire rescue, and even began responding to questions.

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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.

Man Crashes His Car into a Convenience Store

Published on: April 15, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, around 7:00 p.m., an out-of-control motorist struck a convenience store in North Lauderdale, and the automobile wound up inside the store. North Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Broward Sheriff’s Office officers were sent to a traffic collision in which a car plowed into the One Food Stop at 4000 Bailey Road. After the truck drove into the convenience shop, Phillipe Marcellus claimed he heard a tremendous boom and saw shattered glass, twisted metal, and shocked witnesses as he walked outside of his employment. “I saw the automobile and everyone shouting,” Marcellus explained. “It appeared as if the driver was attempting to come to a halt, but the automobile continued on.” Marcellus, who works next door at a barbershop, said he witnessed the driver get out of his car. “He was clutching his leg, so hopefully he’s well,” Marcellus remarked. According to Ramirez, someone who was standing out outside the business was injured and had to be brought to the hospital. He and others spent the remainder of the night repairing the damage, and while repairs would be necessary, he expressed gratitude that things did not turn out worse. According to BSO, the man who was admitted to a hospital will be well. The driver that smashed into the business, according to BSO, cooperated and remained on the site.

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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.

During a Presentation at the Miami Seaquarium, a Dolphin Attacks a Trainer

Published on: April 14, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Miami Seaquarium, a dolphin launched an attack that was recorded on video. During the Flipper performance in front of a family and small child crowd. Sundance, one of the dolphins, went wild, abandoning his act and becoming angry with a trainer. Shannon Carpenter, a photographer, was present with his family when the terrifying incident occurred. He recorded the video and uploaded it on TikTok. When the trainer was eventually able to swim to the pier, clearly rattled but alive, the crowd exhaled a sigh of relief. The trainer was transferred to a nearby hospital by ambulance, but this is only the latest in a series of occurrences at the Seaquarium that the USDA is investigating. Despite the fact that it was recently sold and is now run by new owners, the Mexican-based Dolphin business, many of the same trainers, vets, and personnel remain on the payroll. The USDA issued a damning 17-page report in June, citing multiple significant animal welfare breaches at the Seaquarium, including feeding bad seafood to animals, dolphins dying, and a collapsing tank where Lolita the orca had resided for 25 years.

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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.

Fight Takes Out in Front of a Fiery Motorcycle Accident

Published on: April 6, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Friday, April 1, 2022, around 9:00 p.m., in Hollywood, it was a sight right out of a movie: a motorcycle on fire, a car smashed, and fights on the street. According to HPD Spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi, Hollywood police were alerted to a collision involving a motorbike and a car between Taft and US 411. There were no significant injuries. The specifics of what transpired are sketchy. While police stated that there was a confrontation prior to their arrival, it is unclear whether someone was charged or detained. It is also uncertain how the disaster occurred or what the specific circumstances of individuals involved were. Two guys fighting and struggling in front of the blazing wreckage of a motorbike. As the men fight, one of them is wearing a safety helmet, they push each other over into a Ford SUV parked in the center of the roadway. Bystanders can be heard saying “watch the explosion,” most likely referring to the motorbike on fire next to them. Later, cops are seen coming while firemen put out the fire.

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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.

Student at Homestead Charter School was Body Slammed and Beaten Suffering a Concussion

Published on: March 30, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Monday, March 28, 2022, shortly after the 14-year-old was body slammed on school, leaving him gravely wounded and concussed, a South Florida mother is addressing her worries and seeking responsibility. Cellphone footage of the incident at Keys Gate Charter School in Homestead on Monday morning shows an eighth-grade student being tossed to the ground, struck numerous times while on the ground, then stomped by an older, heavier student. The mother of the 14-year-old victim said that two older pupils were wanting her son’s iPhone and that when he refused to give anything up, one of them beat him up. According to the student’s mother, her boy had to be taken to Baptist Homestead Hospital due to a concussion and a bruised eye. The offender hits the victim just beneath his left eye in the 11-second footage. The teen’s mother expressed her dissatisfaction with the fact that he is healing at home. The mother of the student stated that she, along with the families of the other students involved, wished to speak with authorities. The victim’s relatives stated they reported the incident to the police. It’s unclear if school authorities contacted law enforcement as well. Keys Gate Charter School officials said they will contact the principal and have additional information later this week.

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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 14-Year-Old Boy Fell from a Drop Tower Attraction at Florida’s ICON Park

Published on: March 29, 2022 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

On Friday, March 26, 2022, around 11:00 p.m., authorities say a 14-year-old kid died after falling from a drop tower amusement attraction that recently debuted at the Orlando area’s ICON Park entertainment complex. The Orlando FreeFall rollercoaster is the world’s largest freestanding drop tower, according to its operators. A passenger falls from their seat around five seconds into the ride’s plummet down the tower, according to a video viral video that supposedly depicts the event, as the ride decelerates before it hits the ground. ICON Park was visited by deputies. According to the sheriff’s office, the 14-year-old was transferred to a hospital and died from his injuries. Details on what caused the collapse were not immediately made public. The Sling Shot and the Free Fall attraction have both been suspended indefinitely. Icon Park’s two rides are run by the Slingshot Group. The 430-foot-tall thrill, marketed as the world’s biggest free-standing drop tower, is only 11 feet shorter than the SunTrust building, Orlando’s tallest structure. Everything looked to be normal, according to the employees and witnesses examined by cops. Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will assess if the occurrence was accidental or purposeful, and based on preliminary findings, “it seems to be a tragic tragedy,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina said.

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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.

Speak with an experienced Miami Car Accident Attorney today!

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.

Speak with an experienced Miami Car Accident Attorney today!

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.

An Insurance Adjuster Contacted Me; Should I Speak with Them Without an Injury Attorney?

Published on: December 28, 2021 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

If you have been injured and you are not at fault, be careful with who you speak and what you say. An insurance adjuster will most likely contact you; it can be the insurance adjuster of the party at-fault or the adjuster from your insurance company and. They will want to speak with you before you hire an attorney in case you are thinking of pursuing an injury claim, if you are, you should hire an attorney as soon as possible because you should NEVER talk to an insurance adjuster without the presence of a personal injury attorney.

The insurance adjusters contact you as soon as their client reports the accident and before you hire an injury attorney because they want to pay the minimum amount of money in compensation as possible and they will use tactics to try to convince you to accept certain terms, get you to confess to something that will get you get less compensation or offer you a quick settlement.

If you accept a settlement offer, you may quickly learn that the sum given does not cover everything you require. If you accept the adjuster’s offer, the agreement you signed forbids you from demanding further compensation. The insurance adjuster wants you to accept the offer or make a statement that will allow them to make a future settlement offer. Accepting an offer or making any decisions without the advice of a competent and experienced lawyer is not a good idea.

Tort Law in Florida

Published on: November 23, 2021 | By The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson, P.A.

You might not be familiar with the word “Torts”; this is another word for personal injuries caused by civil wrongs, known as negligence, as slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, dog bites, and more. Torts can be intentional or incidental. Intentional torts are physical injuries such as criminal assault, fraud, or trespassing. Incidental torts are those where one party carelessly harmed another, this type of torts needs to be proven fault.

In Florida, the tort law applies in any civil case in which the party injured is seeking financial compensation for the negligence of someone else. In a personal injury case, the lawsuit doesn’t begin until the party injured has reached maximum medical improvement to avoid unexpected injuries compensation being lost.

Damages for pain and suffering are difficult to quantify due to the subjective nature of the experience and the lack of a common standard of assessment. In assessing how much pain and suffering damages to award a plaintiff, courts frequently direct juries to use their best judgment, and counsel and juries employ a variety of considerations to assign value to various sorts of damages.