San Antonio Legal Advice

Both locals and tourists enjoy a vibrant night life in Florida. Unfortunately, a recent shooting at a Florida night club interrupted the festivities being enjoyed by many partygoers and the shooting is raising concerns about safety. Two people were killed and another 10 were injured in the shooting incident, and it followed closely on the heels of another shooting which had also happened at a local club.

When an act of violence like a gun incident occurs, it becomes necessary to determine if the security was adequate at the location where the violent event took place. A security failure can sometimes make the club responsible for the acts of violence which occurred within its walls. Victims or their family members could make a premises liability claim if they can prove the club failed to fulfill its obligation to keep patrons safe from harm.

Shooting Incident Raises Questions About the Responsibility of Club Owners

According to Orlando Sentinel, the shooting took place at a crowded nightclub which has a central location right within the tourist district. The nightclub is located across from a luxury resort and it is right down the road from a popular water park destination. A special reggaeton event called Twisted Satursdays was being held at the club at the time when the shooting incident happened and Latin and Caribbean music were being featured as a part of the event.

There were around 300 people present at the club for the special event at the time when the shooting occurred. One of the victims who was shot was pronounced dead at the scene and another was pronounced dead after being taken to a local medical center. Eight other victims were also taken to the medical center, with several listed in critical condition.

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David J. Glatthorn
506 Datura Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561-659-1999
Fax: 561-659-9075
Toll Free: 800-990-9394

Driving a truck in the winter can be a dangerous proposition. Truck drivers need to contend with winter storms that cause snow and ice to be on the roads. While slick roads are always a concern, snow and ice can cause other problems as well. One big issue is snow and ice can collect on top of trucks and can be difficult to remove. Once the snow and ice has collected on the top of the truck, it could fly off as a trucker is driving. It could strike other vehicles or people, impeding visibility and causing

Truck drivers need to be aware there are laws in some states requiring them to clear the snow and the ice from their vehicles. Even when no such laws are in effect, a trucker could be held accountable if ice comes off the top of his big rig and injures someone else.

Snow and Ice Removal To Prevent Truck Accidents

Penske cautions truckers to be aware they could encounter different rules for snow and ice removal as they cross state lines. In some states, laws are already on the books regarding a mandate to remove snow, while other states are passing such rules and regulations now. Truckers will be expected to comply with local state laws and best practices for safety.

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Hocker & Associates LLC
2611 Waterfront Pkwy Suite 330
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 489-3643

Trucks can get into front, rear, and side-impact crashes just like any other cars can. There are, however, certain types of truck accidents in North Carolina that can only happen to trucks or that are significantly more likely to involve trucks. These accidents can be deadly for truckers, as well as for motorists in passenger vehicles who are involved in the crashes.

Three Serious Types of Truck Accidents

Three of the most common types of accidents that only or primarily affect trucks include rollover accidents, underride accidents, and jackknife accidents. Truck drivers have to be aware of these kinds of collisions, as well as their common causes, so drivers can avoid doing things that increase the risk of one of these serious accidents.

Rollover accidents usually happen when a trucker loses control of a truck. This is especially likely to occur as a truck goes around a curve, when centrifugal force causes the truck to naturally lean away from the curve. If a driver takes the curve too fast, the truck can end up tipping right over. Trucks are more likely than cars to rollover because trucks have a high center of gravity and are top-heavy.  The risk is even graver if there is an unbalanced load.  A paper from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated an estimated 18 percent of truck accidents involved trucks rolling over and around 35 percent of fatal truck crashes involved rollovers.

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Law Offices of Richard Flexner
3805 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-794-3221
Fax: 910-794-3144
Toll Free: 800-353-9637