Category: Accident News

Clearwater, FL (August 11th, 2025) – In August 2025, a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered a serious laceration when a water slide shattered mid-ride. Witnesses described hearing a loud crack, followed by the sight of jagged acrylic breaking apart. The ship’s crew closed the slide immediately, but the incident left guests shaken and sparked questions about how such a failure could happen on the world’s largest cruise ship.

Miami, FL (August 4th, 2025) – A federal jury in Miami recently awarded more than $300 million in damages after a fatal autopilot crash involving a Tesla Model S. While the driver was assigned the majority of the fault, jurors also found Tesla responsible for its role in designing, marketing, and failing to properly restrict the use of its driver-assist technology.

St. Petersburg, FL (July 8th, 2025) – A family of three, two adults and a 17-year-old, were struck by lightning while sheltering under a beach umbrella on St. Pete Beach near Dolphin Beach Resort. The adults were treated on the scene, and the teen was taken to Tampa General Hospital. Her condition has not been reported.

Clearwater, FL (June 24th, 2025) – An American Airlines flight out of Miami International Airport encountered unexpected severe turbulence that resulted in injuries for multiple crew members and passengers. Despite U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and updated aircraft design, unexpected incidents continue to pose serious risks in-flight. 

Clearwater, FL (June 16, 2025) – A significant change hits Florida’s teen drivers this summer. Beginning July 1, 2025, teens aged 15-years-old to 17-years-old must complete a full driver’s education course before obtaining a learner’s permit. Previously, Florida only mandated a traffic law and substance-abuse course. The law marks a major shift in how the state’s novice drivers prepare for the roads.

Clearwater, FL (June 11th, 2025) – Passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas experienced a dangerous event recently. A towering pane of floor-to-ceiling glass unexpectedly shattered as the ship approached Cape Canaveral.