Pedestrian Accidents
When people think of car accidents, they often imagine high-speed collisions on highways or in busy intersections. However, some of the most common and deceptively dangerous accidents occur in parking lots. Parking lot car accidents can involve everything from fender-benders to serious collisions, especially when commercial vehicles are involved. As Miami’s roads and shopping centers…
Today’s fast-paced world slows down for one thing: traffic congestion. Heavy traffic and resulting accidents continue to pose serious challenges to urban planning and public safety. Perhaps no one is as aware of this as those who live in the Tampa area. As accident attorneys who serve the Bay Area, we understand the devastating impact…
Were you injured in a drunk driving accident on Polk County’s roads? Every day, the devastating consequences of drunk driving impact countless lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 37 people die every day in the United States due to alcohol-related crashes. That’s one preventable death every 39 minutes! Just last…
Accidents with rideshare vehicles can create complex legal situations for passengers, drivers, and other involved parties. In today’s fast-paced society where quick travel, convenience, and the ability to multitask reign supreme, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized daily life. This is especially true in highly-populated areas like Kissimmee. Our close vicinity to major…
Is your neighborhood at risk for delivery truck accidents? Probably. Schools will be back in session soon, and as teachers head back to the classroom, parents gear up for another year of carpool and daily walks to and from the bus stop. Unfortunately, this year they have an additional worry: delivery trucks. Delivery trucks and…
The 4th of July is this week, and we’re all ready to enjoy the holiday with our favorite festivities. While freedom is something to be celebrated, it doesn’t mean you’re free from all rules and precautions. Unfortunately, 4th of July accidents are common. What’s more, they’re preventable. What are the most common accidents on the 4th of…
Few types of accidents cause the devastating effects that pedestrian collisions do. Sadly, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports 10,291 pedestrian accidents in Florida in the last year (2023) alone. Our state is currently the second most dangerous for pedestrians in the nation. That is an alarming number of victims, and it’s frustrating to…
If you knew something was taking the lives of young people, you would do something to stop it. No one wants to see our children or teens taken from their families and friends. Yet, this is happening on our local roads on an almost monthly basis. The Tampa Bay area has been rife with traffic-related…
Tuesday brought the news of a tragedy to Auburndale High School. Winter Haven first responders received a call early on January 23 that a pedestrian had been hit near 34th St. and Avenue S NW. They pronounced the victim, 15-year old Yeriel Gonzalez, dead at the scene. He was struck while driving his electric scooter…
Have you been injured in a bicycle accident involving another motorist? Were you hurt while cycling (with permission) on someone’s property due to their negligence? Unfortunately, these are common scenarios often seen here in Tampa Bay. Just last month a 15-year-old bicyclist in Hudson was killed on his way to school when he was struck…
Christmas is just one week away, and the stores in Winter Haven are bustling more than ever! This week will be busy with shoppers trying to find last-minute gifts, grabbing what they need for their holiday parties, and stocking up on stocking stuffers before the big day. In all of the hustle, accidents can, and frequently do,…
Halloween is just a few days away! As many families are preparing for the big night by getting costumes ready, residents of the Town and Country neighborhood in Hillsborough County are hoping their sidewalks are ready. Because of unexpected delays and budget concerns, repairs to sidewalk projects are running several years behind schedule. This has led to…
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…
We recently wrote about the Tampa MOVES initiative and how it aims to make our roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. This comes at a good time, as the Governors Highway Safety Association recently named Florida one of the deadliest states for pedestrians. These numbers are based on 2022 accident reports, and cite Florida as…
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…
