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Allachua County, Florida - Florida Highway Patrol reported a series of fatal multi-car accidents in I-75 in Alachua County which killed 10 and injured at least 18 others. The initial trigger of the accidents was thought to be from poor visibility from smoke.

Despite the poor visibility, the drivers still has an obligation to use reasonable care. As a result of the negligence of one or more drivers, several drivers and passengers were killed and severely injured. The Florida Highway Patrol said involved at least 12 passenger cars and about seven semi trucks.

Most of the collisions were on Interstate 75, said Alachua County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Todd Kelly, with other crashes occuring on U.S. Highway 441.

The interstate's northbound and southbound lanes remained closed Sunday afternoon, and would stay closed until the roadways are cleared, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Traffic was being detoured.

"It was just so crazy," said one Gainesville resident. "We were just sitting in the car and all of this came out of nowhere."

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What should I do if my attorney closes my accident or injury case?
We often get calls or email submissions from accident victims and families of wrongful death victims who were dropped by their prior attorney, and who believe they were hurt by someone else's negligence. They want us to take their case.

Lawyers drop cases for a variety of reasons, so don't be discouraged if your lawyer drops your case. Reasons include:

• Lawyer is too busy to effectively handle all cases


• Lawyer is not experienced enough to recognize the value in your case


• Lawyer got in trouble with the State Bar and must withdraw from all cases


• Lawyer took a job with another law firm and can't take your case any longer


• Law firm split up and you are left to find another lawyer


• Case was denied and lawyer won't file a lawsuit


• Conflict of interest prevents the lawyer from continuing with your representation


• You and your lawyer don't get along anymore and the attorney withdraws because of irreconcilable differences

The list is not absolute, but suffice it to say that I've handled many cases where other lawyers couldn't resolve the case. Just because one lawyer says he or she can't help you didn't mean you have no case. It may simply mean that one lawyer out of tens of thousands can't help you.

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