Monthly Archives: March 2021
New stimulus checks on the way, beware of scammers and identity theft
With another round of stimulus checks making their way to Americans via direct deposit payments or checks that will be mailed out in the coming weeks, there is little doubt that scammers will amp up for another round of attempted fraud. In previous rounds, the Better Business Bureau received multiple reports from people who… Read More »
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Central Florida
When a pedestrian collision happens, it usually makes the news. This is because pedestrian crashes are simply terrifying. Most are accidental, but this is not always the case. In fact, local news reports suggest a pedestrian killed in Kissimmee on January 22, 2021 may have been an intentional attack. It’s hard to know why… Read More »
Distracted driver strikes and injures bicycling Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
A 20-year-old woman admitted to authorities that she was using her phone to shop on Amazon while driving when she struck Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood with her car while he was biking in Port Orange. Paige Bergman, 20, has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused serious bodily harm…. Read More »
How Health Insurance Works With Florida No-fault Insurance
If you are injured in a car accident in Florida, you will probably be using your own auto insurance to some extent. This is due to the state’s “no-fault” insurance system, which requires you – in most circumstances – to file a claim with your own insurance company. You do this under the personal… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Killed by Car While Crossing Street
A 42-year-old Kissimmee woman was tragically killed earlier this week while attempting to walk across Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was hit by a sedan at approximately 11:15 p.m. The sedan was driven by a 20-year-old Kissimmee woman who did not suffer any injuries as… Read More »
70-year-old man fatally struck by car while crossing US 192 in Kissimmee
A 70-year-old man was fatally struck by a car as he attempted to cross U.S. 192 in Kissimmee around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said a 31-year-old Naples man was driving his car westbound on U.S. 192 in the center lane in the area of Simpson Road when… Read More »
Wrong Way Driving Turns Fatal on Florida Highways
On December 30, 2020, just before the new year, 3 people were killed and 2 more injured, when a man fleeing the police struck their vehicle going the wrong way on I-95, according to local reporting by ClickOrlando.com. Among the dead were a brother and sister. They were traveling to view Christmas lights. This… Read More »
