Child Accident
The Trauma of Rape and Sexual Assault
How Hickey Law Firm wins cases on behalf of survivors Last year, we tried cases against cruise lines. One such case was where a crewmember raped another crewmember, a woman who was our client. This was the third time in the life of the crewmember that she had been raped. And this was by far…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Cruise Line if I Was Sexually Assaulted by a Crew Member?
Most of the cruise lines promise the vacation of your lifetime. But often the cruise ends in tragedy because the cruise line failed to provide the security passengers need from sexual assaults by crew members. If you have been sexually assaulted on a cruise ship or by a crew member, you can sue for damages…
Read MoreNews: North Lauderdale woman arrested for crash that injured toddler
OAKLAND PARK, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in a crash that injured a toddler in Oakland Park last week. The incident happened Aug. 11 in the area of Northwest 43rd Street and Northwest 5th Avenue, where deputies arrived shortly after 6 p.m. and found that a 2-year-old child had been struck…
Read MoreNews: Child killed, 2 others injured in hit-and-run crash on Florida’s Turnpike
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – A driver left the scene of a fatal crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County early Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to WPLG, a Volkswagen Passat was stopped in a northbound lane of the turnpike near Griffin Road without its lights on at about 12:30 a.m. The driver…
Read MoreBroward Authorities Arrest Woman in Connection With Hit-and-Run That Injured a Child
Authorities are convinced that the woman seen in a video recording near the scene of a hit-and-run collision that injured a child is the person responsible for the crash. WSVN.com reports that Broward Sheriff’s Office has arrested 60-year-old Kimberly Mathis in connection with the hit-and-run crash. Authorities have arrested a woman in connection to a…
Read MoreVideo Apparently Catches Images Of Broward Hit-and-Run Driver
The suspected driver of a hit-and-run crash that hurt a two-year-old boy last week was apparently caught on video. Local10.com reports that the incident occurred on August 12 in Broward County and apparently involved a woman driver. Video shows hit-and-run driver who injured boy in Broward, deputies say https://t.co/fzANpdMr7Z pic.twitter.com/T85tuHXrgc — WPLG Local 10 News…
Read MoreNews: Detectives seek public’s help in Oakland Park hit-and-run that injured toddler
OAKLAND PARK, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office said it is seeking the public’s help in tracking down the driver who struck and injured a toddler in Oakland Park last week. In a news release, the BSO said a 2-year-old child was hit by a car in the area of Northwest 43rd Street and Northwest…
Read MoreChild Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Broward
A child was reportedly injured in a hit-and-run crash in Broward on Thursday afternoon. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred in Oakland Park near Northwest 43 Street and Fifth Avenue. The report did not give details as to how the crash occurred. Following the collision, the child required treatment at a local hospital. The report…
Read MoreFerrari Recalls Over 23,000 Vehicles Due to Dangerous Brake Fluid Defect
Luxury automaker Ferrari is recalling tens of thousands of vehicles due to a defect that could cause the vehicles to suffer brake failure. CarAndDriver.com reports that Ferrari is recalling approximately 23,000 vehicles stretching from model year 2005 to 2022. Considering that Ferrari only manufactures a fraction of the quantity of vehicles as other car companies,…
Read MoreChild Hospitalized After Vehicle and Train Collide
A crash involving a vehicle and a freight train left one person hospitalized on Monday. WSVN.com reports that the crash occurred near Griffin Road and Anglers Avenue and left a 6-year-old in need of medical attention. First responders transported the child to a local medical facility. DEVELOPING: A child was transported to the hospital with…
Read MoreTwo-Year-Old Child Drowns in Swimming Pool of Pompano Beach Apartment Complex
A child drowned in the swimming pool of a Pompano Beach apartment complex on Saturday. WSVN.com reports that the tragedy occurred Saturday afternoon at an apartment complex located near the 400 block of Southeast 15th Street. TODDLER TRAGEDY – A 2-year-old drowned in the swimming pool of an apartment complex in Pompano Beach, authorities said.…
Read MoreAuthorities Continue To Investigate Personal Watercraft Death
A Florida family has laid their loved one to rest after he was killed in a crash involving a personal watercraft earlier this month. A family said their final farewells as they laid a loved one to rest after a man was tragically killed in a boat crash in Miami.https://t.co/bMJKvNCNQI — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn)…
Read MoreVehicle Drives Into Crowd At Daytona Beach – Injuring Four
A car crashed through a crowd of people in Florida on Sunday, leaving several people injured. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred at Daytona Beach just before 5:00 p.m. during a time that local officials allow vehicles on the beach sand. The vehicle went through an unattended toll booth, striking it, then crashed into the…
Read MoreToyota Recalls 75,000 Vehicles Due to Child Seat Anchor Defect
Automaker Toyota is set to recall approximately 75,000 vehicles due to a defect that could result in a hazard for car seats. KellyBlueBook.com reports that the recall comes due to a manufacturing error that could cause the upper child seat anchors to be improperly installed, allowing the seats to move during sudden braking or a…
Read MoreParents Search for Answers After Infant Found Dead in Homestead Daycare
A South Florida family is grieving after their infant son was found dead in a local daycare. Local10.com reports that 9-month-old Tayvon Tomlin was under the care of the Lincoln Marti Child Care School in Homestead on Monday when he was found unresponsive. SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS – Infant Tayvon Tomlin was being cared for at…
Read MoreToyota Issues Recall For Defect That Could Cause Wheels To Roll Off
Automaker Toyota is recalling dozens of vehicles due to a defect that could cause their wheels to roll off. CNN.com reports that Toyota is recalling 260 BZ4X model vehicles for the defect and has advised drivers to stop driving them immediately. “After low-mileage use, all of the hub bolts on the wheel can loosen to the…
Read MoreGirl Dies From Injuries Sustained in Hit-and-Run That Killed Two Other Children
Months after a hit-and-run car crash killed two girls in Broward County, a third girl has died from the injuries she sustained in the crash. NBCMiami.com reports that 10-year-old Laziyah Stukes died on Monday from injuries she sustained in the crash on December 27, 2021. Stukes was one of six children that a hit-and-run driver…
Read MoreDriver Collides With Pedestrian Carrying Baby in North Miami Beach
A pedestrian carrying a baby was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on Monday. Local10.com reports that the crash occurred close to Greynolds Park near Northeast 183 Street and 22 Avenue Monday night. Driver strikes pedestrian with baby in North Miami Beach https://t.co/kB3I7UHnoH pic.twitter.com/WscMybzzUf — WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) July 12, 2022 Following the collision, first…
Read MoreTwo Girls Injured When Boat’
Two girls were hospitalized following a boating incident that left them with severe burns. WSVN.com reports that the victims, both children, were aboard a boat sailing near Beer Can Island Saturday afternoon. Apparently, the vessel suffered engine problems causing a flash fire, burning both girls. First responders transported the girls to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The report…
Read MoreTwo Girls Injured When Boat’s Engine Catches Fire
Two girls were hospitalized following a boating incident that left them with severe burns. WSVN.com reports that the victims, both children, were aboard a boat sailing near Beer Can Island Saturday afternoon. Apparently, the vessel suffered engine problems causing a flash fire, burning both girls. First responders transported the girls to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The report…
Read MoreNews: Child hit by vehicle while riding bicycle in Miami Gardens
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Rescue crews rushed a child to the hospital after being hit by a sport utility vehicle in Miami Gardens, NBC Miami reported. The 10-year-old was riding a bicycle Saturday in the area of Northwest 47th Avenue and Northwest 191st Street and was hit by the SUV at about 12:23 p.m. Police said…
Read MoreTwo Year Old Drowns in Bradenton Canal
Authorities announced that a two-year-old drowned in a canal Friday morning. Local10.com reports that Bradenton Police Department received a call at about 10:30 a.m. Friday morning with the report that a child was apparently floating in a canal behind a local apartment building. CHILD DROWNS: A two-year-old boy is believed to have drowned in a canal…
Read MoreNissan to Recall Over 300,000 Vehicles For Defect That Could Cause SUV Hoods To Pop Up
Automaker Nissan is recalling over 300,000 SUVs due to a defect that could cause the vehicles’ hoods to suddenly open. RECALL ALERT: Nissan is warning certain Pathfinder drivers of a dangerous defect https://t.co/ApPXhS4b15 — WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) June 29, 2022 Reuters.com reports that the defect could affect up to 322,671 Pathfinder SUVs manufactured between 2013…
Read MoreNews: Driver in custody following crash involving school bus in Broward County
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said it apprehended a driver following a multi-vehicle accident involving a school bus, reports NBC Miami. The FHP said the man was seen driving a Honda recklessly on Interstate 95 near Stirling Road Thursday morning. At about 10:30 a.m., the Honda struck a Dodge Ram, causing the Dodge…
Read MoreDriver Flees After Crash Involving Broward School Bus
A driver was taken into custody after fleeing from the scene of a crash involving a school bus in Broward County. Driver Tried to Flee From I-95 Crash Involving School Bus in Broward: FHP https://t.co/7YbwtsAH8o — NBC 6 South Florida (@nbc6) June 23, 2022 NBCMiami.com reports that the crash occurred on Interstate 95 at about…
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