The victim was transported to Health Central Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol say charges against the truck driver are pending while they wait for toxicology test results. Orlando personal injury lawyer James O. Cunningham has seen tragic motorcycle accidents like this far too many times in the nearly 35 years he has represented injured people in cases against negligent motorists. Even when properly equipped, riders have little to protect them when they are struck by vehicles weighing thousands of pounds and often suffer catastrophic injuries such as the following:

• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Disfigurement
• Compound fractures
• Crushing internal injuries
• Severed limbs
• Other severe injuries that change the course of the victim’s life forever

Making matters worse, insurance companies representing the negligent drivers who cause these accidents use their legal teams, resources and other means to discredit injured persons’ claims to reduce their exposure to damages. This is one of the many reasons why injured people need an experienced, aggressive Orlando personal injury attorney like Mr. Cunningham to protect their rights, look out for their interests while they recover from their injuries and help them receive the damages they deserve.

These damages can help accident victims provide for their families while they recover from their injuries, pay medical bills, replace lost wages and compensate them for pain and suffering. If you or a close family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident or another kind of accident caused by the negligent actions of another person and you want to learn more about your legal options, contact Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer James O. Cunningham today. He has law offices conveniently located throughout Central Florida, and you can schedule your free consultation by calling 888-425-2004 or 407-425-2000.

Drivers violating motorcyclists’ rights of way are a very common cause of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Whether the toxicology test come back positive for alcohol intoxication or not, the driver of the van was negligent in failing to observe the rider’s right of way and can be liable for damages. Call 888-425-2004 to schedule a free consultation with Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham if you or a close family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident.

The pickup’s driver was killed in the accident, as was the motorcycle’s passenger-a woman whose identity and age was not released by the FHP when the article was published. The 55-year-old motorcycle rider suffered critical injuries in the accident and was flown to Tampa General Hospital in a helicopter. The 51-year old driver of a Ford pickup truck behind the motorcycle also died in the accident. FHP officials say that he swerved to avoid the initial accident, but crashed into the left front of the oncoming Chevy pickup. The force of the collision caused the Ford pickup to land on its roof.

The 27-year-old passenger in the Ford pickup suffered serious injuries and was taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. His condition was unavailable when the article was published. Accident investigators do not yet know what caused the Chevy pickup to veer into the oncoming lane of traffic. The drivers of the other two vehicles involved in the Florida car accident sustained no injuries in the crash and investigators said that all of the people in the vehicles were wearing safety belts at the time of the accident. The accident closed U.S. 98 in both directions for several hours while emergency response personnel investigated the accident scene and cleared debris.

Auto accident victims and their families face physical and financial hardship while they recover from their injuries. In addition to the steep costs of medical care and rehabilitation, they also must contend with loss of function and income, life-changing injuries and terrible loss. Orlando car accident lawyer James O. Cunningham has been helping accident victims for well over thirty years. When people are injured and least able to deal with big insurance companies, he looks out for their interests and protects their rights. If you received injuries in a Central Florida car accident or lost a loved one as a result of an accident, call the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham today to schedule a free consultation.

The September 8, 2009, drunk driving accident resulted in two counts of DUI manslaughter, two counts of DUI property damage and one count of child neglect against the Miramar man. The man was reportedly driving his fiancé’s nine-year-old daughter to school that morning on Pembroke Road when he struck and killed a 43-year-old Davie man. According to arrest records released by Maryland prosecutors, it wasn’t the man’s first arrest for causing an accident while driving drunk.

The records indicated that a sheriff’s deputy in Maryland attempted to pull the man over for speeding in April 2004, but the man refused to comply and a chase ensued at speeds up to 100 mph. The deputy reported that the man had two passengers in the car when he crashed into the back of a pickup truck and kept going during the chase. He then turned onto the street where he lived and jumped out of the vehicle while it was still in gear. When the deputy apprehended the man, a breath test showed that his blood-alcohol level was almost three times the legal limit.

On July 3, 2006, the man led Maryland State Police on another chase in a reportedly stolen car. The man stopped the car at a dead end and attempted to get out when he was arrested. The man smelled of alcohol, had glassy eyes and slurred speech, and again, his BAC was nearly triple the legal limit. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for a probation violation and the man later moved to Florida. He was issued a Florida driver’s license two weeks before authorities suspended his Maryland driver’s license.

In 2007, drunk drivers killed 1111 people on Florida roadways and thousands more suffered injuries that required hospitalization. Florida ranks third in the country behind California and Texas, respectively, in people killed every year by drunk drivers. If you or a member of your family has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, call Orlando drunk driving accident attorney James O. Cunningham today to schedule a free consultation.

Camp Boggy Creek is a healthcare facility where children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses receive treatment, live and play games with other sick children at no cost to their families. This year’s Ride for Children is also the first charity ride without Mr. Rossmeyer leading the procession. He died in a motorcycle accident on July 30, 2009, in Wyoming while traveling to the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. Mr. Rossmeyer’s son and four daughters took their father’s place at the front of the parade.

“This year is going to be a little bit different because my dad has always led it,” Will Rossmeyer, vice president of Daytona Harley-Davidson, said in a recent phone interview.

“This was a place they would come and be kids,” Will Rossmeyer said about Camp Boggy Creek. “They didn’t have to worry about someone saying something about them or making fun of them. And, I think that was where my dad fit in because he was the biggest kid of all. These kids would come up and hug him and tears would come out of his eyes.”

His father would say that the camp brings joy to children who have been less fortunate in life. “He used to always tell my sisters and I: ‘You all are all right. You have your fingers, your toes. You have a roof over your head. These kids are sick. And you don’t know how long they are going to be with us,’” Will Rossmeyer said.

Mr. Rossmeyer was among the 11 people who founded the camp and contributed at least $1 million each to the $23 million facility that opened in 1996.

Motorcycle accidents like the one that took Mr. Rossmeyer from his community occur on a daily basis in Central Florida, especially each October during the Biketoberfest event. Many times, inattentive drivers who cross into the path of a rider cause Florida motorcycle accidents. If you or a member of your family has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James O. Cunningham may be able to help you and your family obtain compensation to help pay for medical bills, lost wages and other accident-related costs. Call Orlando motorcycle accident lawyer James O. Cunningham today and schedule your free consultation.

Emergency response personnel say that the victim was eastbound on Indiantown Road about 6:20 a.m. when a 53-year-old pickup truck driver pulled his truck out of the Sierra Square Shopping Center and drove into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

Lt. Frith said, “For years, this guy [the driver of the pickup] has had a routine—he works at Pratt Whitney and stops there for a cup of coffee.” However, when the driver pulled out of the parking lot this time, he looked through the motorcycle and pulled right out in front of him,” he said.

Having no time to react, the motorcycle rider hit the door of the truck.

Lt. Frith also said, “For some reason, especially when the motorcycles are close, people look over them and through them. We suggest riders wear a reflective vest…or something.”

Only California and Texas have more deaths caused by motorcycle accidents each year than Florida. Although the victim killed in the motorcycle accident was wearing a helmet, the State of Florida does not require motorcycle riders over the age of 20 to wear a helmet while riding. Florida’s agreeable climate for motorcycle riding coupled with higher gas prices has inspired more people to save money by riding a motorcycle. However, the rising number of riders means more motorcyclists will be injured and killed by negligent drivers.

If a motorcyclist is injured or killed due to the negligence of another motorcyclist or driver, he or she may be able to recover financial compensation from the negligent party or the negligent party’s insurance carrier to pay medical bills, reimburse lost wages and for pain and suffering. Orlando motorcycle accident attorney James Cunningham has been helping accident victims receive just compensation since 1977. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a Central Florida motorcycle accident, call The Law Offices of James O. Cunningham to schedule a free consultation.