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 […]
Category: Personal Injury
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 […]
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 […]
Recent Dog Bite Attacks Concerning Locals In Tampa Bay
Key Points of This Article: Dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments can attack unexpectedly. Tampa Bay has seen some high-profile dog bite cases lately, with large settlements. You can’t control how the authorities handle the dog and its owner, but you can control how you react to the incident. Imagine taking a stroll through […]
When Slip & Fall Injuries Are An Everyday Dangerous Hazard
Key Points of This Article: While some circumstances of a fall may sound funny, in reality, people get seriously injured by ordinary objects every day. 24% of all fall-related deaths in Florida’s over-65 population happen in nursing homes and 87% of our nursing homes don’t get the top rating during their health inspections. In Florida, […]