Category: Wrongful Death

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…
12 Oct 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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When Trucks Collide: 2 Dead, 1 Injured in State Road 80 Tractor-Trailer Crash

A tragic crash involving two tractor trailers and a small Mazda sedan left two people dead in early March 2016. South Bay resident Jeremy Banks, 21 left for work at 4am to get to his job at the Osceola Farms sugar cane mill. He would never make…
12 Oct 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Tire Failure: Are Tires More Deadly Now Than Ever Before (Part 2)?

In the last post about [tire failure fatalities] [GREG: add a link to Post #10 “Part 1” of the series] we introduced you to the studies conducted by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) and The Safety Institute…
05 Oct 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Tire Failure: Are Tires More Deadly Now Than Ever Before (Part 1)?

It happens everyday on Florida highways: tire failure. Tire blowouts, tread and belt separation and improper repairs causes thousands of serious traffic accidents each year. Tire manufacturers have issued major recalls costing millions of dollars…
28 Sep 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Florida’s Motorcycle Fatality Problem

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle deaths comprise 15% of all highway deaths in America. In contrast to cars, which have seen a consistent national decline in fatal accidents over the last 20…
21 Sep 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Suing Your Contractor for Wrongful Death

An accidental death of a loved one is always difficult. There are circumstances that are simply beyond our control, and the survivors are left to surrender to fate. When the negligence of one person directly causes the death of another, the…
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…
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…
27 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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UCF Football Uses Statutory Caps to Play Defense in Student Death Lawsuit

In 2008, Erick Plancher, a student and football player at the University of Central Florida (UCF) collapsed and died on the field during an offseason condition practice held by the coaching staff.  As a state run university, UCF enjoys sovereign…
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…
16 Jun 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death claim can be filed when someone dies as a result of the negligence or misconduct