Category: Car Accident

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
31 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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New Federal Safety Regulations for Rentals

On June 1, a new federal law went into effect regulating the safety of rental cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Safe Rental Car Act requires all rental cars to be compliant with current safety…
24 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Self-Driving Car Implicated in Fatal Crash

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) most car accidents are caused by driver error. New technologies have begun hitting the market that attempt to remove driver error from the driving experience, hoping to…
11 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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The Recent Decision in Wilde: Is my cause of action “under” or “limited by” the DRAM Shop Act?

The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Okeechobee Aerie 4137, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc. v. Wilde, 41 Fla. L. Weekly D1783a, 2016 WL 4132105 (Fla. 4th DCA Aug. 3, 2016) seems to answer that very question. What Happened…
03 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Who Can Waive Coverage for an Uninsured Motorist in Florida?

Richard Chase took out an auto insurance policy from the Horace Mann Insurance Company in 2001. He chose reduced uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (“UM”), which would pay up to $50,000 for an accident with an uninsured motorist. Listed…
03 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Insurance Company Bad Faith: Geico on the Hook for $9.6 Million in Florida

West Palm Beach resident James Harvey was found solely at fault for fatal crash he caused on Beeline Highway in 2006. A traffic judge found that Harvey ignored a flashing red light and pulled his Hummer into the path of John Pott’s motorcycle…
20 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Silent Killers in Your Garage: Keyless Ignition Deaths Surge in Florida

Keyless ignition devices allow drivers to start and shut off their cars with the click of a button on their keychain. A recent study reveals this convenient feature can be a killer, and the Florida seems to be the place it strikes most. According…
06 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Seat Belt Injuries — Still the Better Alternative

Seat belts are designed for one purpose — to save lives. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that seat belts save 13,000 lives every year. Since the 1970’s, seat belt use has skyrocketed, and the recent addition…
15 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Miami Dump Truck Crash Causes 11-Car Pileup and One Death

Traffic accidents plague the state of Florida, causing multiple injuries and deaths on our roads every year. A recent multi-vehicle accident in Miami sent seven people to the hospital. The accident also resulted in one fatality, a female passenger…
08 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Spring Break Parties May Cause Teen Traffic Accident Deaths

Spring break is a welcome release of the tensions of college studies for many American students. Many students head to warm climates with swim suits and close friends, and look forward to a week of music, dancing and fun. Unfortunately, the…
01 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Vehicle Rollovers: When Products Defects Cause Fatal Crashes

A test drive turned deadly in early December 2015 on U.S. 1 and SE Fisher Street in Stuart. An employee from the Wallace Honda Dealer was driving the Honda CRV back to the car lot with his potential customers when they were t-boned by a Chevy…