Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole Legal Blog

Populations are booming in the state of Florida, which means there are more vehicles sharing roadways than ever before. Navigating these overcrowded roadways can be a daunting and difficult task for any driver regardless of experience. It's no surprise that motor vehicle accidents are increasing every year across the state. Recently, a tragic crash near Poinciana claimed the lives of a woman and her granddaughter.

The crash happened during the afternoon hours on Poinciana Boulevard. According to reports, a car traveling northbound crossed over the centerline of the roadway and began traveling in the southbound lane. Reports said the car violently collided head-on with an oncoming sedan. Reportedly, the driver of the sedan and her three grandchildren were all seriously injured in the crash.

Those who have faced charges relating to a sex crime know all too well how drastically it can change their lives. They may feel as though there is no way for them to defend themselves against such charges, but that is not the case. A thorough criminal defense strategy may be their best chance at a favorable outcome. One Florida man will likely need just that as he faces charges relating to a targeted operation that was looking for people who purportedly wanted to perpetrate sex crimes on children.

Authorities claim that the man propositioned a child, who was actually an undercover officer, over the internet. They claim that the man communicated sexual messages with the officers who were pretending to be 14 or 15-year-old kids. The police arrested the man and 10 other people as part of the sting operation. They all stand accused of traveling to meet children for sex.

Anyone who has ever been charged for driving under intoxication knows all too well how life-changing it can be. This sort of criminal accusation carries significant potential punishment, including hefty fines, jail time, license suspension and more. That's why it's important for those accused to have a thorough DUI defense strategy in place. One Florida man will likely have that need due to his recent court appearance in conjunction with his arrest for the death of a bicyclist earlier this year.

Officials say that the accused man was driving his SUV on an afternoon in the spring when the collision occurred. The man allegedly swerved his vehicle into the bike lane on the right side of the road. Police say a cyclist riding lawfully in that lane was hit and killed. They also say that the man did not remain at the scene or take any action to help the victim. A police officer reported that he later saw the man driving abnormally and pulled him over.

Any kind of motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause serious harm to anyone involved. However, there are certain kinds of crashes that are more likely to result in injury or even death. People who ride motorbikes are well aware of these risks, and most of them take precautions to keep themselves safe. Even so, they cannot control the behavior of other drivers. A recent motorcycle accident here in Florida that left the biker seriously injured shows exactly how significant the danger can be.

According to authorities, the collision happened recently on a state highway. A motorcyclist and a Jeep were reportedly both headed north when the biker attempted to make a left turn. Police say that the Jeep did not reduce its speed enough to avoid a rear-end collision. The Jeep allegedly struck the motorcycle on left back end. The motorcycle apparently skidded on its right side before coming to a stop.