Dr. Robert L. Ignasiak, 58, was known as “Dr. Bob” in Freeport, Florida. For a period of several years, he worked as the only physician in town. Ignasiak was first convicted in November 2009 of improperly prescribing hydrocodone and other painkillers to patients.

On November 3, 2012, while awaiting a second trial, Ignasiak disappeared. Investigators found the doctor’s car near Seagrove Beach. Inside was a suicide note and what appeared to be blood. But police suspected that the suicide was staged, and they found Ignasiak alive and well in Coral Springs in September 2013.

A month later, Ignasiak pleaded guilty to the original charges, and on January 14, 2014, he was sentenced on 29 counts of illegal distribution of controlled substances and 12 counts of health care fraud.

The doctor ran his pill mill out of Freeport Medical Clinic from 2001 to 2005, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office, developing a reputation for freely prescribing narcotic painkillers.

Prosecutors said that even after he became aware that patients were abusing the drugs he had prescribed, he continued to do so, contributing to the deaths of several individuals.

If you have been injured, or if a family member has died because of improperly prescribed drugs, consult with an experienced pill mill attorney who can explain your options.

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The crash occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on a recent Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Pontiac minivan driven by Candice Hood, of Spring Hill, was northbound when it crossed the grass median into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons. It then collided with a Nissan sedan driven by Barbara Clark, of Hudson.

Clark was rushed to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, but died later that day. Hood, who was thrown from her vehicle, was also taken to Bayonet Point with serious injuries.

Two other drivers were unable to avoid colliding with the two initial vehicles. Enid Cedre, of Spring Hill, and her passenger, Wanda Reyes, of Coral Springs, were taken to Bayonet Point with minor injuries. The occupants of the fourth car were uninjured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

It may be scary to think about, but one never knows when a life-threatening collision might occur. Most are avoidable if you drive safely and defensively while keeping your attention on the road at all times. Others are not avoidable, and the only way to mitigate your risk of those is to obey the speed limit and wear your seat belt. If you have been injured or a loved one has died in an auto accident that may be the fault of another, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

If you need to speak with a auto accident lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.