Key Points of This Article: The NHTSA cites cell phones, in addition to driver inexperience, as the primary factors in distracted driving accidents among teenagers and people under the age of 25. People who drive distracted are more likely to cause crashes that are more severe for passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, other drivers and the distracted […]
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Fatal North Port Crash Highlights Dangers Of Driving Drunk Among Teen Drivers
Key Points of This Article: Drunk driving in Florida can lead to tragic consequences, including the death of loved ones and DUI/manslaughter charges. An underage driver faces DUI and manslaughter charges after a rollover crash kills her friend. You owe it to yourself to seek expert legal assistance if you suffer injury or other losses […]
Car Accidents Happening in Tampa Bay Parking Lots Are On The Rise
Key Points of This Article: Parking lots are some of the most dangerous places for pedestrians. Each year about 230 deaths and 13,000 injuries can be attributed to cars backing over pedestrians in parking lots. Tampa Bay parking lot accidents are on the rise to a total of 5,600 individual incidents in a single year, […]
How the CarFit Program Helps Decrease Accidents on the Road
Key Points of This Article: Sometimes car accidents are caused by driver error, which includes vision impairment, failing to use signals or seatbelts and other issues related to driver comfort. The CarFit program sets standards for fitting each person to their car, which allows the proper use of vehicle safety features and promotes safer driving. […]
Boat Accidents and Injuries Happen on Ferry Rides, Too – Take Precautions
Key Points of This Article: You could be injured in a Cross Bay Ferry accident. Other boat disasters show how awful they can be for the injured and others involved. Before taking a ride on a ferry, familiarize yourself with safety procedures that could save your life in an emergency. After a boat accident, get […]
Now That Scooters Are Street Legal in Florida – What Scooter Riders and Vehicle Drivers Should Know
Key Points of This Article: A new bill legalizes electric scooters across the state of Florida as a result of a year-long pilot program in Tampa. Each Florida city has the authority to regulate scooters. Scooters can be dangerous and unpredictable, so it’s important to understand local regulations and drive/ride safely. Do you know electric […]
Semi-truck Accidents Cause Devastation on Tampa Bay’s Roads Especially at Highway Speeds
Key Points of This Article: People perish in at least 300 accidents involving a semi-truck every year in Florida. A recent eight-car collision on I-75 shows just how dangerous semi-truck accidents can be. If you’re injured in a truck accident, protect your future by holding the right people responsible and getting the compensation your deserve. […]
How the Pulse Nightclub Shooting Shines Light on Negligent Security Even Today
Key Points of This Article: In Florida, landowners can be held liable for foreseeable third-party crimes. The Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting and others like it continue to raise concerns over negligent security. If you’re injured on someone else’s property, hold the right party accountable. If you own property, know your responsibility under Florida law to […]
Protect The Children of Tampa Bay By Following Florida’s School Bus Laws
Key Points of This Article: Many Tampa Bay drivers don’t follow school bus laws and local school children aren’t safe as a result. Research shows hundreds of school bus law violations occur in our area every day and thousands of crashes happen each year. If your child is hurt or worse in a school bus […]
Risk of Fatal Crashes in Florida Increases When Alcohol Is Involved
Key Points of This Article: Driving drunk increases the risk of a fatal car crash. A driver and his passenger were killed on impact after a recent local rollover crash involving alcohol. You deserve to protect your rights and take legal action after a crash. It’s every driver’s worst nightmare: A drunk driver is speeding […]