Riding a motorcycle is popular in Florida but comes with significant risks. Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer Burnett Law, P.A. knows the importance of understanding and mitigating these risks. Here are essential motorcycle safety tips to keep you safe on the road. 1....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How Much Can Someone Sue for a Car Accident?
You're driving down the sunny streets of Florida when suddenly someone slams into you, and you end up in a car accident. The adrenaline is pumping, and you're not sure if you're hurt. It isn’t until days later when the pain sets in. How long after a car accident can...
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Florida
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Department documents that there have already been more than 300,000 car accidents and 7,000 motorcycle crashes this year in the state of Florida, causing more than 400 motorcyclists to lose their lives. If you're...
What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident in Florida?
Getting into a car accident presents a challenging experience—you need to deal with fixing vehicle damage and handling personal injury issues that may arise. When you add in the additional size of a truck, things can get even more complicated due to the size of the...
Who’s at Fault in a Rear-End Collision in Florida?
Data from Florida Health Charts shows that nearly 4,000 Floridians (and more than 350 in Miami-Dade County) died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, and thousands more suffered severe injuries. In fact, Florida has one of the highest rates of vehicle accident fatalities...
Proving Negligence in a Tampa Semi-Truck Accident
Large truck accidents in Florida resulted in 368 deaths in 2022. That same year in Hillsborough County alone, 847 people were injured in accidents involving commercial motor vehicles like 18-wheelers and semi-trucks. Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents There are...
What To Do After a Lime/Bird Electric Scooter Accident
Electric scooters are a motorized version of the popular children's toy. They are typically battery-powered and can travel up to 15 to 25 mph. The electric scooter market has seen tremendous growth in recent years, driven by consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles...
Experienced Tampa Car Accident Lawyers
Tampa Car Accidents Based on the latest statistics, a death occurs as a result of a motor vehicle accident on average every 16 minutes. An injury occurs from a motor vehicle accident every 14 seconds. The primary causes of these injuries and deaths are impaired...
How to avoid driving while distracted
Driving while distracted may significantly increase your risk of getting into an accident. This is true whether you are driving on a Florida highway or roads in any other state. There are many strategies to ensure that you stay focused on road conditions whenever your...
Women Are More Prone to Car Crash Injuries
Florida residents want to stay as safe as possible on the road. While car accidents happen and anyone can be left injured, women are more prone to injuries in a crash. What Does Research Say? According to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,...