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According to the Herald-Tribune, William Purdy and his passenger, Janice Matten, were taken to Bayfront Medical Center with serious injuries on Sunday afternoon.

The accident occurred near the intersection of US 301 and Whitfield Avenue in Manatee County.  Maureen McCarthy was traveling north on US 301 when she attempted to change lanes in front of Mr. Purdy causing his motorcycle to overturn.

Ms. McCarthy received a citation for improper change of lane.

Mr. Purdy and Ms. Matten could have a potential claim for their injuries against Ms. McCarthy and the owner of the vehicle she was driving.  Mr. Purdy and Ms. Matten could also have a potential claim against their uninsured motorist coverage if they own a vehicle with such coverage.

Palmetto resident, Curtis L. Amlong, died on the scene Monday afternoon when a Honda SUV, driven by Keefe C. Fugleberg, ran a red light and struck his Ford truck causing it to overturn. The accident occurred at the intersection of Honore Avenue and Bahia Vista in Sarasota. Charges are pending from the results of FHP’s investigation. Mr. Amlong's family could have a possible claim against the driver and owner of the Honda SUV.  They could also have a potential claim against his own UM insurance.  

James Williams of Delray Beach was taken to Brandon Regional Hospital, when the truck he was driving was hit on the passenger side by a SUV driven by a teenager on SR 60 in Plant City, Florida on Saturday, November, 27, 2010.

The passenger in the SUV, another teenager, was also taken to the hospital.

The charges are still pending in the crash according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Mr. Williams could have a potential claim against the owner and driver of the SUV, as well as his own uninsured motorist coverage.  The parents/guardians of the teenage passenger could also have a claim against the owner and driver of the SUV as well as their own uninsured motorist coverage.

A semi tractor trailer and car were involved in a crash on the Cortez Bridge Tuesday morning.

A semi tractor trailer operated by George Gonzales of Brandon was traveling west on the Cortez Bridge Tuesday morning.  For unknown reasons, he veered into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle operated by Jonathan Quick of Bradenton Beach.  After striking Mr. Quick's vehicle, the semi then crashed through the concrete guard rail with the cab hanging over the water.  The driver of the semi had to escape through the passenger door.  Mr. Gonzales is employed by Cummings Foods.

Mr. Quick could potentially have a claim against George Gonzales and Cummings Foods for any damages he suffered as a result of the collision, including a claim for the damages to his vehicle, loss of use of the vehicle and for any personal injuries he received.