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Donte Stallworth Tests Positive for Pot Following Accident

July 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Donte Stallworth tested positive for marijuana following the recent fatal accident that took place in Miami. A blood test after the accident showed that marijuana was in the NFL players system following the accident.  It is unsure if the marijuana had any effect on causing the accident.

Although it can not be determined if the marijuana helped contribute to the accident,  the finding of it in Mr. Stallworth’s blood could have further repercussions based on the NFL’s policy on drug use.

An accident can be a very serious time for a family.  If you or a loved one has been injured,  contact a Jacksonville personal injury attorney of Don Guthrie at 904-493-6455.

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Two Dead in Car Accident

June 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Two individuals have lost their lives after a single car accident. The accident took place around Naples, Florida.

The car that the two individuals were in lost control and veered off the road into a concrete wall.

Emergency officials responded to the accident,  but were unable to help.  Both individuals involved were pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities believe that both individuals were not wearing their seatbelts, which likely contributed to the accident being fatal.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact Jacksonville personal injury attorney Don Guthrie at 904-493-6455.

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‘Click It Or Ticket’ Begins on Tuesday

June 29th, 2009 · No Comments

The ‘Click It or Ticket’ program is set to begin in Florida on Tuesday.  The program is a new program that will allow any individual in a car to receive a ticket for not wearing their seatbelt,  minus a few exemptions.

This new push into wearing a seatbelt was brought on by the promise of federal grant money to be spent on projects in Florida with the passage of the new program.

This type of program has been seen in many other states, and results of lowered traffic fatalities has been reported in many cases.

An accident can be a very serious time for a family.  If you or a loved one has been injured,  contact a Jacksonville personal injury attorney of Don Guthrie at 904-493-6455.

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Early Morning Accident Kills One, Two Others Injured

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments

An early morning accident on the United States Highway 192 has caused the death of one woman and the injury of at least two other individuals in the vehicle.

The accident took place early Tuesday morning around 2:30 a.m. For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle and overcorrected.  This caused the vehicle to overturn on its roof and slide off the road.  The vehicle eventually stopped after slamming into a utility pole.

None of the individuals in the car were wearing seatbelts. An investigation is currently occurring and charges could be pending.

An accident can be a very serious time for a family.  If you or a loved one has been injured,  contact a Jacksonville personal injury attorney of Don Guthrie at 904-493-6455.

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Truck Driver Receives $14.6 Million Settlement

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments

A truck driver was paralyzed following an accident in which it is reported that he swerved to avoid hitting another driver,  causing his truck to overturn and injuring himself. Many believe that if the driver did not swerve, that the other person would have been killed. This accident took place in May of 2007, and now he truck driver has been rewarded $14.6 million dollars as part of a settlement following the accident.

The driver was not given proper care or treatment after the accident. He was initially denied treatment after the accident, which forced him to go to trial and fight for his rights and care.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact Jacksonville personal injury attorney Don Guthrie at 904-493-6455.

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