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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Teen hit by pickup suffers catastrophic injuries, dies
Being in an auto accident in Tampa and throughout Florida can cause catastrophic injuries and death. These accidents happen in many circumstances, but among the most dangerous are if a person’s car breaks down on the road and he or she is waiting for assistance....
Ways to help keep motorcycle riders safe on the roadways
There are several ways that drivers can help keep motorcycle riders safe. When drivers negligently fail to do so, they may be liable for the damages motorcycle accident victims suffer and responsible to compensate them for those damages. In most cases, motorcycle...
GHSA: 2019 pedestrian deaths were highest in 30 years
Pedestrian accidents, when they are not fatal, can leave victims dealing with serious, sometimes catastrophic, injuries. Perhaps this happened to you somewhere in Tampa, Florida. You may be eligible for compensation, but filing a claim can be a complex process. First...
Spring can be a dangerous time for motorcycle riders
There are many ways that people in Florida get to where they are going. People drive cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and even just walk to various places. Some modes of transportation are more effective than others and some are more fun. Many people find riding a...
Study finds any level of impairment can be dangerous
According to a doctor from the Boston Medical Center, it may be time to reexamine what we believe about the role alcohol plays in Florida car accidents. He conducted a study involving crash statistics from 2000 and 2015 and found that roughly 600,000 fatal car...
Should you be worried about road rash?
Florida motorcyclists often face more danger on the road than most. Today we will look at one specific risk known as road rash. This injury affects many motorcyclists. Though it is often seen as mild, we will examine impacts in more serious cases. Dealing with mild...