Author: David Goldman

May 8, 2025

Englewood Man Killed in Crash After Pulling into Traffic from Publix on Indiana Avenue

ENGLEWOOD FL – A tragic crash in Englewood Wednesday night claimed the life of a local man after his vehicle was struck while entering Indiana Avenue from a supermarket driveway, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at approximately 8:58 PM on May 7, 2025, near the intersection of …

May 6, 2025

Hollywood FL Man Killed in Box Truck Crash on I-75 Near Laurel Rd Monday Evening

SARASOTA COUNTY – A single-vehicle crash involving a box truck on Interstate 75 Monday evening claimed the life of one passenger, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash took place at approximately 5:01 PM on May 5, 2025, in the northbound outside lane of I-75 near mile marker 196. …

May 5, 2025

Understanding Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law (2025 Updates)

Florida’s personal injury laws have undergone significant reforms in recent years—none more impactful than the 2023 shift from pure comparative negligence to a modified comparative negligence system. Now, in 2025, these changes are actively shaping the outcomes of auto accident cases in Sarasota and across Florida. If you’ve been injured …

April 24, 2025

Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Seriously Injures Two In Head-On Crash On I-75

MANATEE COUNTY – FHP report an alleged drunk driver initiated a wrong-way crash involving four vehicles on Interstate 75 early Thursday morning that left two people seriously injured and resulted in the arrest of a driver for Driving Under the Influence, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The crash occurred at …

April 22, 2025

Woman And Child Seriously Hurt in Four-Vehicle Crash on SR 70 in Lakewood Ranch Monday

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 …

April 17, 2025

Hurt in a Bus Accident in Sarasota or Bradenton? Here’s What to Know About Your Legal Rights

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 …

April 10, 2025

Was It the Driver, the City, or the Contractor? Who Pays After a Garbage Truck Crash in Bradenton?

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 …

April 7, 2025

What “Preponderance of the Evidence” Means for Your Sarasota Hit And Run Accident Cases

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 …

March 26, 2025

Rotonda Woman Killed Crossing Road in Late-Night Crash on SR-776 in Englewood

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 …

March 24, 2025

Avoid The Most Common Causes of Side Impact Collisions in Bradenton

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 …

March 20, 2025

Surviving Crazy Spring Break Drivers Near Suncoast Beaches

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, …

March 18, 2025

Car Crash During Spring Break? Our Lawyers Can Help

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 …

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