Category: Wrongful Death

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
boat accident Florida
17 Jul 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Florida is Again the State with Both the Largest Numbers of Boating Accidents and Boating Fatalities

In 2017, Florida was again the state with the highest number of both total boating accidents and boating fatalities in the country according to statistics compiled by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC).  Florida has…
20 May 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Lax in Driving Safety Laws May Explain Spike in Traffic Fatalities

Recent studies indicate a possible and surprising reason for an increase in traffic fatalities.  According to a “2017 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws” report that rank effectiveness of roadway laws nationwide, unenforced or inadequate…
10 Mar 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath

Action Steps to take After a Wrongful Death of a Loved One

After a tragic accident, loved ones left behind can experience varying levels of pain and suffering. The grieving process can be even more intense for survivors of the deceased when they realize that the accident happened due to the recklessness…
19 Feb 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Motorcycle Accident Kills Two in Central Florida

A recent motorcycle accident in the Villages in Citrus County in Central Florida serves as a reminder of the dangers of operating a motorcycle in a state in which many drivers are elderly and may not have the reaction time of a younger driver. …
12 Feb 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Former Star Pitcher Roy Halladay Killed in Plane Crash in the Gulf of Mexico

Former star Major League Baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, who was 40 years old and a two-time Cy Young award winner, recently was killed when his plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico on November 7th.  Halladay was an eight-time MLB All Star who…
05 Feb 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Train Accident Kills Woman in Broward County

In a recent train accident in Broward County, a 35 year old woman was killed by a Brightline train that was performing test runs.  According to a report from the South Florida Business Journal, no other injuries were reported and there were…
29 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Powerboat Carrying Owner of Speedboat Manufacturer Flips in Florida Keys, Killing One and Injuring Three

The owner of a Bristol, Rhode Island speedboat manufacturing company was fatally injured in one of his company's boats in the Florida Keys in early November.  Joseph Sgro, 63, the owner of Rhode Island-based speedboat manufacturer Outerlimits…
22 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Miami Gardens Television Tower Collapses, Causing Deaths of Three Workers

In a recent South Florida worksite accident, scaffolding outside a television tower in Miami Gardens collapsed on September 28th, killing three people. As reported by the Palm Beach Post, workers were removing equipment at the tower’s top…
15 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Accident Involving Tractor Trailer in Orlando Leaves One Dead

A recent crash on Interstate 4 in central Florida involving a tractor trailer left one person dead.  According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel regarding the occurrence, the accident occurred in the middle of the day just outside Orlando. …
08 Jan 2018 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Elderly Residents Die in Broward County Nursing Home that Lost Power During Hurricane Irma, Prompting Action by State Officials

The most tragic story to emerge from September’s Hurricane Irma was the death of numerous residents at a Broward County nursing home when its air conditioning system failed without a backup generator to keep residents cool.  According to…