Members of the Florida Highway Patrol are charged with keeping the state’s roads safe and passable. A challenging and dangerous job, state troopers assume a lot of risk on every shift as they regularly work around moving traffic and other
Losing a child is one of the most tragic and hardest things a parent can experience. When the death was caused by a preventable accident, the level of sorrow, anger and grief only intensify. A recent crash in Florida claimed
A horrible three-vehicle accident in Miami claimed one life and injured at least one other person. Authorities are still investigating the crash and hopefully they will determine who was responsible for the accident. Once they identify the driver deemed at
Road intersections in Florida and elsewhere are notoriously dangerous. At any given moment, multiple vehicles are trying to get from one place to another while making turns into the paths of other cars. All drivers must remain vigilant when traversing
Drivers in Florida and elsewhere must remain cognizant of their surroundings and the traffic in front of them at all times. Otherwise, a serious accident can occur, leading to horrific outcomes. This seems to be exactly what happened in a
If you imbibe alcohol, then get behind the wheel of a car to drive, you’re not necessarily breaking the law. It depends on numerous factors, including what your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level happens to be at the time. In
In Fort Walton Beach and many other areas throughout the country, motorists must share the roads with pedestrians. Sometimes, pedestrians will actually walk in the roadway, or other things can happen that will lead to a serious accident involving motor
Often regarded as heroes, firefighters put their lives on the line when battling blazes and conducting other rescue missions. Unfortunately, a member of the South Walton Fire District, who is also an EMT, suffered serious injuries after he was struck
Most people are aware that texting or answering a call on one’s cellphone while driving can lead to distracted driver accidents. Many states have passed legislation prohibiting the use of cellphones by drivers behind the wheel, but a lot of
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. Working at heights and around heavy equipment can cause serious accidents that severely injure or kill those working at the site. Sadly, this was made evident once
When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive on a Florida roadway or travel as a passenger in someone’s car, there’s always an inherent risk that something will happen to prevent you from arriving safely to your
One of the great things about living in Florida, particularly the Fort Walton Beach area, is that the weather is relatively warm and mild most of the year. Many people enjoy riding bicycles to get from place to place or just for
At Wesley, McGrail & Wesley PLLC, we provide free initial consultations. That means that you can get legal advice at no cost and with no pressure to proceed. We are Fort Walton Beach personal injury lawyers – speak with one of us today by calling 850-244-0999, or contact us online.
