Halloween turned truly terrifying in Florida this year when a 5-year-old girl was left in critical condition by a possible dog attack. The girl was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital after the incident, which left her barely conscious and bleeding in a Cocoa, FL yard. The young girl’s injuries are consistent with a dog attack, [...]
81-year-old comic legend Joan Rivers died in September as a result of an outpatient medical procedure going awry. Due to Ms. Rivers’ iconic status and coming several years after one of the highest profile medical malpractice cases in modern history (Michael Jackson’s death), it was inevitable that media speculation regarding issues of medical malpractice would [...]
A recent Florida case involving the wrongful death lawsuit of a motorist involved in a fatal auto accident collision with a truck has highlighted how privacy rights and discovery requests in an effort to prove fault and comparative negligence can intersect as opposing interests in Florida car accident cases. Improper use of a mobile device [...]
Some vehicle owners might be aware a national car recall is underway by multiple car companies that were experiencing critical issues with Takata airbag malfunction in a variety of car models. The recall quickly ballooned to take the title of the largest automotive parts recall in the history of recalls in the American auto industry. [...]
In September, we were proud to present our Free Guide to Car Insurance Coverage in Florida, in which we outlined the different types of coverage available to motorists in the Sunshine State. We wanted to offer this guide because car insurance coverage terms and policies are notoriously verbose and can be confusing to read and [...]
The Orlando Sentinel reported that a fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of September 30, 2014 involving a car and a motorcycle. The accident occurred when Edward Foster’s Pontiac Vibe pulled out in front of Robert Heery’s 2007 Harley-Davidson on Cypress Parkway at San Clemente Avenue. The Polk County Sheriff's Office reported that [...]
Amusement parks are filled with attractions made especially for risk-takers and thrill-seekers. Many people in America have attended an amusement park at some time in their lives. Florida is the home to many enormous theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando, and LegoLand to name a few. Many thrill-seeking [...]
A new smartphone app has hit the market, and it’s generated a good bit of media buzz. It’s called “Ignore No More,” and it’s been quite the talk among the parents of teenagers – and the hosts of NBC’s Today Show. The app is designed for parents who’ve grown frustrated with children who won’t return [...]
Reed & Reed is happy to announce the addition of a new page to our website detailing the types of car insurance coverage available in Florida. Please contact us at 813-438-5960 in Brandon, Tampa, East Hillsborough County and throughout Florida for a free review of your policy. Free Guide to Car Insurance Coverage in Florida
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has a reminder for motorists this time of year. With thousands of school children in Florida and around the nation returning to classrooms this fall, NHTSA has issued an advisory urging drivers to be cautious in school zones and around school bus stops. Analyzing accident data between 2002 and 2012, [...]
