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Clearwater Personal Injury Team

Resources for accident injury victims.

Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Demonstrates Dangers of Riding While Intoxicated

According to the Florida Highway Patrol a fatality is possible after an early morning accident Sunday October 27, involving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and BMW automobile injured two. Jeremy Robert Boutwell, 36, of Fort Myers, and a passenger were traveling eastbound on County-Road 865 (Six Mile Cyprus) on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

New Texting While Driving Law has Little Impact in First Month

On October 1, Florida officially became the 41st state to ban texting while driving. Texting while driving has now been illegal for just over a month here in Florida and a survey shows that the new ban on texting has been enforced sparingly. The Clay County Sherriff's Office reports that it has issued zero texting [...]

Original Oil Spill Settlement Being Appealed by BP

On Monday the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments regarding whether a judge should have approved BP's multibillion-dollar settlement for compensating victims of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. According to BP attorney Theodore Olson, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals should throw out the settlement because it doesn't [...]

RIVERVIEW DENTIST GETS 12 YEARS IN PRISON & 10 YEARS PROBATION FOR DUI MANSLAUGHTER

On October 30, 2010, dentist Matthew Moye had a .13 blood alcohol level, far surpassing the .08 threshold at which the state of Florida presumes impairment. Impaired, he chose to drive that night. Going 89 miles per hour, his tire hit a median, which sent him careening toward the right, then the left, and ultimately [...]

New Mexico Man Files Personal Injury Suit Following Traffic Stop Nightmare

What began as a simple traffic stop became a 12-hour long nightmare for a New Mexico man. David Eckert, 54, was pulled over leaving a Wal-Mart parking lot for allegedly failing to come to a complete stop. Officers suspected that Eckert might be concealing illegal drugs based on the way he was standing and due [...]

I've been in a car accident: What now?

You've been in a car accident. You aren't sure exactly what happened, who is at fault and you're hurt. What now? Many have difficulty living life as they did prior to an accident not only because of the pain issues, but also due to a lack of transportation following the destruction of their vehicle.

Premises Liability: Property Owners Owe Duties to Those On Their Land

When someone goes on another person's property, it is reasonable for them to expect to not get injured. This means that property owners, or non-owner residents, are held responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment. The body of law that deals with such law suits is referred to as "premises liability".

Bicycle Accidents and You

Bicycle accident injuries are unfortunately all too common in Florida. Each year, several cyclists are seriously injured when motorists fail to share the road safely. Lawsuits involving bicycle accidents involve several unique aspects such as: Accident reconstruction Roadway design as it relates to bicycle riders Bike design and manufacturing issues Florida vehicle laws pertaining to [...]

Can an Auto Accident Cause a Chiari Malformation?

At Dolman Law Group we understand that keeping abreast of the latest in technology and science is essential to serving our clients to the best of our ability. That's why all of our attorneys are dedicated to continually educating themselves about the most recent studies and developments in the medical field.

Tampa Bay Sees Two Days in a Row with Bus Accidents

It's only Tuesday, but there have already been multiple accidents involving buses this week in the Tampa Bay area. On Monday, an accident between a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus and a pickup truck led to multiple people sustaining minor injuries. Police report that the bus stopped to drop off passengers on 49th Street North [...]