Local husband and wife were killed late Saturday night (August 27th) after a Williston man was traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. Highway 27.Leonel Hernandez-Ocampo struck, Shelly Mohan-Bell Roberts and husband Tracey Lee Roberts head on after traveling North, on U.S. Highway 27 South. Both Shelly Roberts and Tracey Roberts were pronounced dead at the scene while Ocampo was taken to the hospital suffering minor injuries. Charges in the accident are still pending.
The deaths were the 44th and 45th of the year on Marion County Roads, having everyone wonder what can we do to be safer on the roads? Whether you are driving a short distance from the store to home, or a long distance trip we encourage everyone to follow the simple steps below to keep you and your family safe while driving.
1. Always wear your seat belts, as the driver and require all passengers.
2. Do not use the phone while driving. Excluding all incoming calls, outgoing calls, and texting while driving will keep you focused on the road, and your surroundings.
3. Be alert; don’t drive if you are feeling sleepy.
4. Avoid speeding. Timely plan ahead to avoid being in a rush, or running late for an appointment.
5. DO NOT drink & drive; plan ahead with a designated driver, taxi company, or bus ride.
6. Be sure your car has been maintained. Avoiding car accidents that could cause you vehicle to abruptly stop, or break down.
7. Block distractions. Whether it is turning off your phone while driving, or requiring your passengers to be quiet, staying focused on the road requires all distractions to be at a minimum.
8. Don`t Tailgate. Always leave enough room between you and the car in front of you, in case of quick brake reaction.
9. Use turn signals. Notify the cars around you when you are getting over or turning. Making other drivers aware of your actions will reduce any chance of being hit.
10. Be prepared. Adjust your mirrors, radio station, and seat preference before putting the car in drive.
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A new study developed by the University of Michigan found that car accidents are mostly caused by women. Researchers studied thousands of traffic accidents over a 20-year time span. The results are surprising: female drivers are far more likely to run into a car driven by another woman than a man.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
According to a new report released by Transportation for America, 11.1% of pedestrians and 17.4% of bicyclists were killed in Florida making it one of the deadliest states for walkers and bikers.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Bicycle Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Personal Injury Law
Early Sunday morning a mother and daughter were killed after hitting a concrete barrier on Northwest 44th Avenue in their Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle was found lying on its roof by employees who were arriving for work around 8:00a.m. Sunday morning. An "accident reconstructionist" has been called to help determine the cause of the accident, due to the fact that where the vehicle hit the barrier it was posted “Dead End” and was not open to traffic.
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Personal Injury
Technology has undoubtedly changed the world we live in. If you want to communicate with your friends as to your day or your plans that night, you more often than not use a social networking site as means of getting the word out. However, your social networking of choice could also be your biggest obstruction when you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Medical Malpractice,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Traumatic Brain Injury,
Medication Errors,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Wrongful Death,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Defective Products,
Construction Accidents,
News,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Premises Liability
When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall, a car accident, or any type of personal injury incident, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and flurry of emotions.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Nursing Home Abuse,
Slip & Fall,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Speeding Accidents,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Construction Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law
A 74-year-old Putnam County resident died last week after being attacked by two dogs.
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Topics:
Personal Injury,
Wrongful Death,
Dog Bites
We’ve all done it – been at a stoplight or in slow traffic and shot off a quick text or e-mail. It's multitasking at its most dangerous. In today's fast-paced world, it can feel all too convenient to perform secondary tasks while driving. Whatever it is you’re doing while driving, you’re becoming dangerously distracted by the activity. In fact, in 2009, 5,474 people were killed in U.S. roadways and an estimated additional 448,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Distracted Driving,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Truck Accidents,
Bus Accidents,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Driving and Texting
When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, it can be a scary time for you and your family. There are so many questions, not enough answers, and too little time to decide what to do next. One of the first steps to getting your life back is to know when to call in a personal injury attorney to assist you in your case.
You’ve been told by a doctor that you’re seriously injured. If your injury has ultimately led you to the hospital and a medical professional has deemed your injury serious, then it’s time to call a personal injury lawyer. Just because you may be covered by insurance, does not mean you should trust they have your family’s best interest at heart. If you are losing time from work and you can not get the recovery you deserve, then it is time to bring in a qualified personal injury attorney. An attorney will work with your insurance company and the other parties involved to ensure you have less to worry about as you recover from your traumatic injury.
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Topics:
Car Accidents,
Pedestrian Accidents,
Personal Injury,
Slip & Fall,
Medical Malpractice,
Motorcycle Accidents,
Burn Injuries,
Bicycle Accidents,
Boating Accidents,
Medication Errors,
Catastrophic Injuries,
Bus Accidents,
Personal Injury Attorney(s),
Defective Products,
Construction Accidents,
Spinal Cord Injury,
Dog Bites,
Serious Accidents & Injuries,
Personal Injury Law,
Dangerous Drugs
