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Alachua County Jury Awards $7.5 Million to Family of Bobby Hopkins Jr., Victim of Fatal Shooting at Local Car Wash

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Gainesville, Florida – An Alachua County jury has awarded $7.5 million to the family of Bobby Hopkins Jr., who was fatally shot at the Swamp Car Wash in May 2021. The verdict was reached on Wednesday. The Hopkins family filed a lawsuit against the car wash in 2022, claiming that the owners should have implemented better customer protection measures due to the presence of violence in the surrounding neighborhood. The lawsuit argued that the car wash should have installed security cameras, a fence, and a gate to safeguard customers from criminal activity. However, Kokomo Key … Read more

Mountain View Woman Arrested for Allegedly Hitting Pedestrian in Late-Night Car Collision

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – A woman has been detained after allegedly hitting a man with her vehicle at the intersection of San Antonio Road and Central Expressway. The incident occurred on January 2nd at around 10:30 p.m. According to reports, the collision involved two cars. The suspect, Alexis McBride, is now facing charges related to the incident. The details regarding the severity of the victim’s injuries have not been disclosed. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. It is unclear at this time what factors may have contributed to the incident … Read more

Man Upgraded to Attempted Murder Charges for Intentionally Crashing SUV into Police Car, Leaving Officer Seriously Injured

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ROUND LAKE, Ill. – Charges of attempted murder have been upgraded for a man accused of intentionally crashing into a police car in Round Lake, leaving the officer seriously injured. The incident occurred on November 15 when a Round Lake police officer was traveling northbound on Cedar Lake Road. Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 28, of Round Lake, was driving southbound on Cedar Lake Road and suddenly swerved his SUV into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with the police squad. The officer was transported to the hospital with severe injuries. After the crash, multiple police officers and firefighters … Read more

Your Ultimate Guide to Car Accident Lawsuits in Florida: Statutes of Limitations, Driver Laws, and How an Attorney Can Help You

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Car accidents can result in significant losses for those involved, but in Florida, there are laws in place to help victims recover damages. To better understand car accident lawsuits in the state, we have prepared a comprehensive guide. One crucial factor to consider is the statute of limitations for car accidents in Florida, which is two years. This means that victims have a two-year window to file a claim or risk losing their right to seek compensation. However, there are exceptions for minors, mentally incompetent individuals, and cases where injuries were discovered … Read more