MANATEE COUNTY – A chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles sent multiple people to the hospital Monday afternoon at a busy Lakewood Ranch intersection, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at approximately 1:04 PM on April 21, 2025, at the intersection of State Road 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard. According …

If you’ve been injured in a bus accident while riding through Sarasota or Bradenton, you’re not alone—and you have legal rights. Whether you were commuting to work on Breeze or MCAT, traveling along the busy Tamiami Trail, or heading through Lakewood Ranch or downtown Bradenton, public and private buses are …

After a garbage truck accident in Bradenton, knowing your legal options—you might be wondering who to turn to for legal help. Garbage trucks are massive, heavy-duty vehicles that pose serious risks to other motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and even homeowners in residential neighborhoods. In Bradenton, where waste removal routes run daily …

Hit and run accidents are not only devastating—they are also a betrayal of basic human decency. When a negligent driver causes serious injury and flees the scene, they leave victims in pain, overwhelmed with medical bills, and facing a mountain of legal uncertainty. Here in Sarasota, Florida, we’ve seen too …

ENGLEWOOD FL – A tragic collision Tuesday night claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman from Rotonda West after she was struck while crossing SR-776 (Indiana Avenue) in Englewood, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at approximately 10:31 PM near the intersection of SR-776 and Cowles Street. According …

One of the most common factors contributing to side-impact collisions in Bradenton is drivers failing to yield the right of way. Intersections such as Cortez Road and 26th Street West are particularly problematic due to their heavy traffic, complex lane structures, and challenging turning situations. Drivers frequently misjudge the speed …

Spring break is a time for fun, relaxation, and travel, but it also brings a significant increase in road-related car accidents. As auto accident attorneys who live and work on Florida’s suncoast, we have seen firsthand how this time of year can lead to tragic consequences due to reckless driving, …

Spring break in Southwest Florida is a time for sun, sand, and celebration, with thousands of visitors and locals hitting the beaches, nightlife spots, and scenic roadways in Siesta Key, Bradenton Beach and Anna-Maria, Venice Island, Manasota Key, Englewood, and Port Charlotte Beach Park. However, with the increase of travelers …

Left-hand turns at busy intersections in Sarasota present significant risks for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Unlike other traffic maneuvers, left turns require motorists to judge the speed of oncoming traffic, anticipate lane changes, and react quickly to sudden movements from other vehicles. A single moment of hesitation, a miscalculation of …

MANATEE COUNTY – A hit-and-run crash in Manatee County on Thursday afternoon left three young children seriously injured after a reckless driver forced a van off the road, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 PM on Verna Bethany Road near Cline Road. According to FHP, …

SARASOTA COUNTY – A serious crash on Sunday afternoon left a Sarasota man in critical condition and injured three others, including a young child, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at approximately 3:09 PM at the intersection of U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) and Cass Way. According to FHP, …

As an injured driver in Florida, you have the right to compensation for losses caused by the negligence of another driver. However, your legal options can become complicated when the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient to cover your damages. Understanding what happens when a claim exceeds policy limits is crucial …