Large truck accidents are a big threat on America's roads. Because of their size and weight, commercial trucks can do serious damage to passenger vehicles. Drivers in Florida should know that truck accidents are on the rise. There are a number of reasons for this....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the top causes of motorcycle accidents?
Many people that drive a motorcycle love the freedom it gives them. With that said, there are also several major reasons why driving a motorcycle in Florida can be dangerous. Here's more information about four common causes of motorcycle accidents and how to avoid...
Spinal injuries caused by vehicle accidents
Back injuries caused by car accidents in Tampa, Florida, can be serious. The spine has many nerves that connect the rest of the body to the brain, which control movement. Its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to several injuries, which can interfere with...
Strategies to curb motorcycle accidents in Florida
Motorcyclists are a frequent sight on the Florida roads, but there are fundamental dangers that riders face. Drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks may not pay strict attention, be under the influence or behave recklessly, putting motorcyclists in jeopardy. It is...
Motorcyclist killed in accident caused by wrong-way driver
A Florida man lost his life on the night of Dec. 21 when his motorcycle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver in Poinciana. Emergency workers from Polk County Fire Rescue pronounced the 40-year-old Kissimmee man dead at the scene. They arrived within minutes of the...
Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision south of Zephyrhills
Motorcyclists are always at risk in collisions with larger vehicles. The greater mass of a truck or automobile combined with the lack of protection afforded by a motorcycle’s design almost always results in severe consequences for the motorcycle rider in such a...
Speeding involved in a quarter of traffic deaths in 2018
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in the U.S. Perhaps you incurred severe injuries in a speeding-related crash in Tampa, Florida. The losses may have been such that your own insurance company could not cover them. In such cases, victims...
More on Florida disturbing number of pedestrian fatalities
In terms of raw numbers, Florida has the second highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the country. It is also one of five states, all in the Sun Belt, which account for 47% of all pedestrian deaths, even though these same states only account for 33% of the...
2020 Brake Safety Week to focus on brake hoses, tubing
With an 18-wheeler weighing 20 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle, it's no wonder that collisions between the two can end in catastrophic injuries for occupants of the latter. Perhaps you were in one yourself and suffered a traumatic brain injury here in...
Car making U-turn leads to motorcycle accident, injuring teen
There are many motorcycles on the Tampa roadways and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks are encouraged to keep an eye on them to ensure everyone remains safe. Unfortunately, many drivers are distracted behind the wheel, behave recklessly or negligently and it...