GOLDLAW – West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyers, Car Accident, Slip & Fall – Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb

Author: Ryan O’Connor

  • Thomas Evans, Pedestrian, Killed by Motorist Trying to Avoid Site of Fatal Motorcycle-Truck Accident

    Two people are dead after a “chain reaction” crash on I-295 in Jacksonville, FL, Thursday night.

    State troopers say that around 10:40 PM, a motorcyclist, Emmanuel Luis Carmona, died after running into the back of a semi-truck. A second collision happened about two minutes later when Thomas Evans, 30, stopped his car and got out following the motorcycle accident. The driver of a Toyota Camry tried to avoid hitting the wrecked motorcycle and struck Evans. Both Evans and Carmona died at the scene. Neither driver was injured.

    If there was negligence on the part of one of the drivers or the auto manufacturer, Evans’ family may have grounds to move forward with a civil Wrongful Death case.

    The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families that have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our attorneys have more than 170 years of combined experience investigating and representing those who have suffered tragic loss or severe injuries.

    If you know a surviving family member of a person who was killed in an auto crash, please encourage them to give our firm a call immediately. The consultation is completely free, and there is no out-of-pocket cost to the family to hire us.

  • Pursuing Bill Cosby after being Sentenced up to 10 Years

    In the wake of former actor and comedian, Bill Cosby being sentenced to up to 10 years in a state prison for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, there are still many unanswered questions for many of the other alleged victims.

    Personal Injury Trial Attorney Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. from the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, in West Palm Beach Florida, represents Chloe Goins, a former model who is also legally pursuing Cosby for an assault that allegedly took place at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles sometime around 2010.

    Commenting on the current sentencing with CBS12 News, Mr. Kuvin stated, “In the grand scheme of things, we would’ve loved for him to be put behind bars for 10 years,”. He went on to elaborate on how he could now continue to move forward with his civil case, now that the criminal sentencing has concluded.

    “I certainly think that the sentence today has a significant effect on ultimately our civil case going forward,” Mr. Kuvin said.

    Chloe Goins, claims that at age 17 while she was at the Playboy mansion, Cosby laced her drink with some unknown drug and sexually molested her. Mr. Kuvin, continued to explain that she, Ms Goins, was looking forward to today’s sentencing result and was obviously pleased that justice was served, when mere house arrest and avoiding prison time were real possible outcomes for Cosby.

    “Now I believe we would be able to go to a jury out in California and say to them this is a convicted sexual predator. That, I think, significantly helps our case,” Mr. Kuvin says.

    Cosby, who was convicted in April of aggravated indecent assault will be classified as a “sexually violent predator,” which requires a lifetime registration and mandatory counseling. Goins is one of at least 44 other women who claim Cosby assaulted them.

    Kuvin hopes the Goins’ case against Cosby will go to trial sometime next year, however even if it takes longer or if Cosby were to pass away in custody, she could still potentially collect money from the Cosby estate.

    Sexual Assault is a very serious matter and if this has happened to you, you deserved to be heard and the support of an experienced legal team. It is not your fault. Our attorneys can help.

    If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted by a celebrity or high-profile individual, do not hesitate to ask for a 100% free, 100% confidential case consultation with our law firm. This is not your fault, and you have many remedies under the law to seek justice for your pain and suffering.

    Our lawyers will visit you anywhere in the U.S., discretely and quickly. For a faster response, fill out the simple form below with basic details. Your privacy is our primary concern. Therefore, you do not need to include details such as who the perpetrator is. You may also anonymize your name using “Jane” or “John Doe”. The most important things we need are a detailed description of what happened, and your phone number.

  • Two People Dead in Fiery Multi-Car Crash Caused by Semi Driver Rear-Ending Nissan

    A multi-car crash on US 27 in Lake County left two people dead on Friday afternoon, May 10.

    Florida Highway patrol says the driver of a semi truck failed to slow down and plowed into the back of a 2004 Nissan at US 27 and Lake Louisa Road. This led to a “domino effect,” when the Nissan was pushed into the back of a 2007 Ford pickup truck, which hit the back of a 2017 Ford SUV.

    The Nissan quickly caught on fire and was engulfed in flames when emergency services personnel arrived on the scene. Meanwhile, the semi overturn, sliding across the road and blocking the southbound lanes. The pickup truck and a 2019 Toyota both collided with the semi as well.

    The driver and passenger in the Nissan were both pronounced dead at the scene. People riding in the other vehicles were treated for minor injuries.

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  • High School Athletic Trainer Brian Smart Dies of Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Philadelphia 10-Mile Run

    Brian Smart, 24, a high school athletic trainer who trained and mentored young athletes, tragically died on Sunday, May 5, when he suffered a cardiac arrest during the Philadelphia 10-Mile Broad Street Race.

    Smart worked as an athletic trainer at the Darby Street School District. Coworkers say he was in excellent shape, and the heart attack was completely unexpected.

    “He was in great shape, was running at a good pace for the Broad Street Run. He wasn’t showing any signs of any laboring, from what I was told. Just a shock,” Frank Nunan, athletic director of the Upper Darby School District, told a local news station. The school district also put out a statement saying that Smart was beloved by students.

    Smart’s father also issued a statement through the school district, noting his son’s passion for teaching and working with students: “The world certainly lost a good one yesterday. Brian really enjoyed working in UD, working with you and the students of Upper Darby.”

    Sudden cardiac arrest is often surprising when it happens to someone young and athletic, like Smart. However, it can happen to anyone at any time. The last person to die in the Broad Street Race was a 29-year-old athlete who collapsed shortly after crossing the finish line in 2007. Having an AED defibrillator on hand at races can save a person’s life in the event of a cardiac arrest. If the race organizers were negligent in preparing for possible medical emergencies, Smart’s family may have a legal case for wrongful death.

  • Nicolas Reid, 22, Latest Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Florida Interstate Car Crash

    Early Friday morning, May 17, 22-year-old Nicolas Reid was killed in a tragic wrong-way car crash on I-95 near University Boulevard.

    Reid was a passenger in a Nissan Altima driven by 19-year-old Haven Vaughn. Florida Highway Patrol says the Nissan was traveling south in the left, northbound lane of I-95 when it struck a northbound Dodge Avenger. Vaughn and the driver of the Dodge, a 24-year-old man from Jacksonville, suffered only minor injuries. Reid, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died in the crash.

    Reid was the father of a 4-year-old daughter. His family members say he was a devoted father, a talented landscaper, and loved to fish.

    FHP says charges are pending in the accident. Meanwhile, wrong-way crashes are sadly not uncommon on Florida interstates. In 2015, there were 71 wrong-way crashes in Duval County alone, two of them fatal. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently finished a $1.3 million project to improve wrong-way signage and pavement markings.

    “The signage includes more reflective tape on the wrong-way signs,” explained FDOT spokesperson Hampton Ray. “You may not think that it’s a fancy upgrade, but typically these occurrences happen at night and we want to make sure it’s as visible as possible and the drivers know when they are taking the wrong way.”

    FDOT adds that improvements were made to roughly 200 interstates and state roads, reminding drivers that if they see someone traveling the wrong way to pull over to a safe location and call 911.

    Troopers said they were working to figure out how Vaughn ended up driving the wrong way on the interstate despite concrete barriers. If there was negligence on the part of Vaughn or FDOT, Reid’s family could have cause for a wrongful death lawsuit.

  • Demossi Jared Weaver, 21, Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident on Old Highway 441

    On Friday morning, May 17, 21-year-old Demossi Jarod Weaver was hit by a truck, whose driver kept going and left the scene. Weaver was walking or standing just off Old Highway 441 when the accident happened near Harris Road around 5 AM. Troopers are now searching for the driver.

    Because the driver didn’t stop, Weaver didn’t receive any medical attention, and his body was found later by someone walking along the road. Weaver was pronounced dead at the scene, and troopers are now searching for the driver.

    Weaver’s brother told Spectrum News that the family is praying for answers.

    “I’m trying to do my best to hold my composure because I don’t want to let family and friends down. I don’t want to not be there for people but I lost someone who was there for me and someone I was there for and it’s just a lot of heartbreak, a lot of sadness,” said Roderick Weaver.

    Once the driver is found, Weaver’s family could have grounds for a wrongful death case against that person.

  • Hit-and-Run Victim, Carlos Andres Gonzalez, Loses Leg After Mercedes Driver Hits Him, Leaves Scene of Accident

    Gonzalez was driving on the 9800 block of Northwest 116th Way when he had car trouble. He stopped and put his hazard lights on to warn other drivers, then got out of the car to see if he could fix the problem while waiting for assistance. According to authorities, he then saw a gray 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA coming toward him at a high rate of speed in the middle lane. He also told police it looked like the driver—later identified as Edward Vidal Paredes, 34—had his head down, as if he was texting or looking at his phone. Paredes looked up as he approached Gonzalez’ car and steered into another lane, hitting Gonzalez in the legs. He stopped and briefly walked toward Gonzalez, then quickly got back in his car and left the scene of the accident without offering any help to the injured man.

    Police later arrived to find Gonzalez lying in the street. First responders airlifted him to a nearby hospital, where they had to amputate one of his legs.

    Gonzalez’ sister told local media that Gonzalez lives in Columbia and is the father of twin sons. He is the sole provider for his family.

    Paredes turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday, May 22.

  • LOCG File Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods and Others for Wrongful Death of Nicholas Immesberger

    LOCG File Lawsuit Against Tiger Woods and Others for Wrongful Death of Nicholas Immesberger

    Nick and one of his two favorite dogs
    Nick and one of his two favorite dogs

    What: Press Conference with the Family of Nicholas Immesberger

    When: Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

    Where: 1800 S Australian Ave, Suite 400, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

    Who: The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.

    Contact: Local Media – Contact Tom Copeland (561-601-5036; tcopeland at 800goldlaw.com); National Media and Interview Requests – Contact Glen Calder (561-635-8422; gcalder@pinnacleadgroup.com)

    Press Conference with lawyers and families scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

    West Palm Beach, FL – May 13th 2019 – The family of 24-year old Nicholas Immesberger has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tiger Woods, Mr. Wood’s girlfriend and restaurant manager Erica Herman, and The Woods Restaurant in Jupiter, FL, for over-serving alcohol to Mr. Immesberger on the afternoon of December 10th, 2018, leading the young man to become severely intoxicated, and then allowing him to drive home.

    Mr. Immesberger subsequently crashed his vehicle in Martin County, and was pronounced dead at the scene. His blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was 0.256, more than three times the legal limit.

    Mr. Immesberger was a bartender at The Woods, and this litigation will prove that the Defendants not only were aware of his alcoholism, but that the employees, staff, and owners of the restaurant knowingly fueled his addition by regularly over-serving him during and after his work shifts.

    The attorneys representing the family of Nicholas Immesberger, Katherine “Katie” Belowsky (mother) and Scott Duchene (father), Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq. and Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq. of the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. will be holding a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday May 14th 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at their offices in West Palm Beach to discuss the lawsuit.

    A copy of the filed lawsuit can be found here.

    This is a breaking news story. Check back in for updates throughout the day on May 14th, 2019.

  • Palm Grove Apartments Owner Negligent In Two Recent Shooting Deaths

    Palm Grove Apartments Owner Negligent In Two Recent Shooting Deaths

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/CwAg-CdMgKs” title=”We Represent Shooting Victims at Palm Grove Apartment Complex”][vc_column_text]A double homicide occurred at the Palm Groves Apartments in West Palm Beach on Saturday, April 27. The apartment complex is located on North Australian Ave. Two men were killed in the attack, which may have been prevented had the owners of the apartment complex instituted better safety and security precautions on the premises.

    The victims have been identified as Bernard Jones and Alan Bernard Newman, aged 26 and 41, respectively. A third victim was injured and remains in the hospital. This victim has not been identified. One man has been arrested in connection, but there may be additional perpetrator(s) still on the loose.

    The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. has sued Palm Grove Apartments before for insufficient security at their apartment complex.

    Our law firm is experienced in a particular area of law referred to as negligent security. This particular area of law deals with negligence claims against the owner(s) of properties on which an injury or death occurs that may have been prevented had the owner taken the reasonable precautions to prevent such tragic events.

    Palm Grove Apartment Complex
    The entrance to the Palm Grove Apartment Complex, offering no security gate.

    We are currently handling two separate cases involving earlier shootings against this very apartment complex, Palm Grove. There is a trend of serious gun violence occurring at this complex, and to the extent required by Florida Law, the owner of this complex is responsible for providing a reasonable minimum level of safety and security to their grounds and for their tenants. When shootings like this that take the lives of these two men, Mr. Jones and Mr. Newman, the corporate owners of the complex may be held responsible in civil court for their negligence.

    Palm Grove Apartment Complex
    The northwest exit gate of the Palm Grove Apartment Complex is locked shut.

    That means that the families can be compensated for their loss from the apartment complex’s liability insurance company.

    Call our law firm today if you or someone you know has been shot or killed at the Palm Grove Apartment Complex in West Palm Beach at 561-444-4440.

    Original Post: West Palm Beach Police responded to reports of a shooting near the apartment complex around 8 P.M. on Saturday. The incident took place on North Australian Avenue, south of 25th Street. Two men were pronounced dead and a third shooting victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.

    Police say one suspect is in custody, and they are searching for others who may have been involved in the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the West Palm Beach Police Department.

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    The entry to the front of the Palm Grove Apartment Complex has a key card pad, but no gate.

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  • Local Champion Distance Runner Jose Laboy Fatally Struck by Car While Jogging

    Early on Monday morning, April 22, local champion distance runner Jose Laboy, 55, was out for his usual morning jog on Fair Green Road in West Palm Beach when a BMW M3 struck and killed him.

    The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) say that Laboy was jogging in the direction of the BMW around 5:35 AM. The BMW’s driver was 44-year-old Eric Banks, who later told officers that it was dark when he suddenly noticed Laboy jogging. According to the crash report, Banks also says he tried to swerve, but struck and killed the runner. After the crash, deputies say that Banks drove home, but later returned to the scene of the accident and called 911. At that point, deputies found Laboy dead in the grass.

    Laboy’s family members say he was in the habit of running in the area every morning.