Turchin’s Take

If you drive through Miami on any given day, flashing lights on the side of the road behind two or more vehicles pulled over on the side of the road are seemingly normal. It is not surprising that a recent survey found that there are nearly 50,000 car accidents in Miami-Dade County, Florida alone. An…

Traffic accidents occur daily throughout our roads. If you are in an automobile accident in Florida, several insurance policies may apply, including health insurance, no-fault, collision, bodily injury, property damage, excess/umbrella, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, among others. Should I handle my Florida car accident case without an attorney? I’ve been asked from Florida accident victims…

A minivan carrying five people, including three children, was struck near Seventh Street and 22nd Avenue in Miami, Florida on November 5, 2011. After the crash, the driver of the car that struck them fled the scene. After driving approximately one block, that driver stopped his truck and ran away on foot. According to the…

A Costa Cruise accident reportedly killed at least 9 passengers and injured dozens more when the ship began to list, or tilt on its side. According to the BBC, a witness reported hearing a loud bang as the first indication that something was wrong. Following the bang, hours of panic began among the 4,000 people…

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – NBCMiami reported that Hollywood Police recently identified a 23-year-old man who they said was the driver of a white 2006 Dodge Magnum station wagon which they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Dec. 24, 2011. According to the police, surveillance video showed Robert Consavage being mowed down as he crossed…

COOPER CITY, FL – According to the police, an elderly couple was hospitalized after they were struck by a car in Cooper City Thursday morning. The couple were hit by a green Honda Civic around 9:20 a.m. in the area of Hiatus Road and Sheridan Street, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Broward Sheriff’s Fire…

CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA – A former youth pastor from the Church by the Glades was arrested, charged and recently convicted of molesting a 14 year old child and member of the Church. A Broward County Judge sentenced him to 29 years in prison. In June 2011, he pleaded no contest to three counts of sexual…

MIAMI, FL – Two cars left the scene after a fatal hit and run accident in Miami killed a pedestrian crossing the street. A man was killed after he was struck by three cars while crossing a Miami-Dade street Monday, police said. According to the Miami-Dade Police, Ismael Cruz-Pratts, 48, was crossing the street at…

MIAMI, FLORIDA – A lawsuit was recently filed against Carnival Corporation a/k/a Carnival Cruise Lines after a passenger was injured after a slip and fall on a cruise. The case highlights the rights of cruise passengers who put their trust in the cruise lines to provide a safe and enjoyable vacation experience. Cruises are often…

Miami Beach, Florida – This past weekend, two sunbathers were struck by a pickup truck driven by Miami Beach contractor Boucher Brothers on South Beach. The victims were treated at Mount Sinai Medical Center for facial injuries and lacerations. The city told NBC Miami this is the first incident involving any of this vendor’s cars…