Category: Car Accidents
If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you know we frequently write on safety surrounding the use of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. These services are a huge part of transportation in Tampa, as they offer both local residents and tourists flying into Tampa International Airport a low-stress way to get to…
Tampa residents are saddened to hear of yet another deadly semi-crash right here in our own city. On Thursday, August 31, a semi-truck traveling East struck a Mitsubishi Outlander attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Adamo Drive. Of the four passengers in the SUV, the adult female passenger died from her injuries at the…
If you’ve ever booked a cruise, you know that many of these vacations start here in Florida. Port Tampa Bay is the largest (and most diverse) seaport in that state. It’s a hub of both tourism and commerce and boasts huge expansions to its cargo management and storage capabilities. As a central point in Tampa, it’s busy…
Do you know the risk of changing a flat tire? We’ve all been there: You’re driving along and suddenly, you feel like something is “off” with your car. A pull, difficulty steering, and in some cars, an alert light on your dashboard panel lets you know you have a flat tire. Now what? Changing a…
Are you gearing up for your Florida vacation now that schools are back in session? Many individuals without children choose to travel after the summer rush. Local attractions like Disney, Universal Studios, Cocoa Beach, Tampa’s Busch Gardens, and others are less crowded during the new few weeks as families are settling into a new school routine….
We recently wrote about Tampa’s reputation of being friendly to bicyclists and pedestrians on our blog, and now we have more news to share! On Tuesday, Tampa unveiled the MOVES initiative, our first citywide mobility plan. This exciting development has been 3 years in the making and aims to improve road conditions, make local streets…
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: Your child has been injured, or worse, has lost his or her life, in a car crash. This tragedy became a reality for the parents of 5 local teens in June. The group was killed in a crash after finishing their shift at a nearby restaurant. All 5 were aged…
It’s inevitable: at one point or another you will end up driving at night. Many drivers dread the thought of navigating roads in the dark, and for good reason. Driving in the dark is notoriously dangerous and nighttime car accidents are commonplace. Why is nighttime travel more dangerous than daytime driving? While they are many factors…
As more and more people flood into Florida, our highways and local roads have become increasingly congested. Many of us battle daily traffic as we commute in and around Tampa for work, school, or activities. Unfortunately, more traffic equates to more accidents. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records over 400,000 accidents…
If emergency services respond to an accident here in Tampa, they assess victims for immediately evident injuries like fractures, head trauma, serious abrasions, or burns, and then determine if further medical treatment is necessary. In some cases, EMTs send victims to nearby Tampa General Hospital if they suspect internal injuries or if the victim had even…
Following an accident, insurance companies get involved almost immediately. Vehicle accidents, pedestrian collisions, injuries on the job…all of these scenarios trigger calls to insurance companies, and that means insurance adjusters will be vying to talk to you. You are already recovering from injuries, dealing with trauma, and figuring out how to manage life as you heal. So,…
A car accident leaves drivers and passengers traumatized, especially if the accident caused injuries or fatalities. Because of the subsequent shock, many victims delay filing a claim for their damages and injuries because they are coping with recovery. Unfortunately, the moment your accident occurs it begins the countdown on the statute of limitations of your…
Florida’s highways aren’t exactly known for being the safest roads in the United States. However, lately, there has been a significant uptick in accidents involving commercial vehicles. Specifically, we’re talking about semi-trucks. Many motorists fear them and associate them with catastrophic accidents. While there is no single reason for this increase in truck-involved accidents on…
When you are in an accident or suffer an injury that was someone else’s fault, everyone will tell you that you need to get a lawyer ASAP. While they’re correct that you need representation, it’s important to know that not all lawyers are created equal, and finding one that has experience and knowledge specific to…
In the last three years, delivery services have become the norm for households across America. From your favorite takeout restaurant to your toothpaste and groceries, you can have (almost) anything delivered right to your front door within a matter of hours. Because delivery services have grown astronomically though, the influx of new delivery drivers on…
