Personal Injury
Using Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services has become a popular way to get around Florida. Fortunately, most of these rides and interactions with drivers are perfectly safe. However, there have been instances of people posing as Uber drivers nationwide. In order to stay safe, avoid a scam, and protect yourself, the Tampa rideshare lawyers…
When a large truck and a passenger car collide, the damages can be severe. One common cause of tractor-trailer accidents is truck driver fatigue — often a consequence of driving for long hours at a time with few rest and recovery periods. In order to reduce the number of truck accidents caused by drowsy driving,…
The ridesharing service Lyft recently enacted several protocols that standardize the way that its drivers are evaluated for safety. The new policy, Safety Policy and Community Compliance (SPCC), uses a “decision matrix” to determine when to remove a driver from the platform. The company’s Trust and Safety team must now follow strict guidelines that appear…
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is around the corner. On Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., Floridians will shift their clocks forward one hour. That means everyone loses one hour of sleep. Besides being extra sleepy, researchers say that “springing forward” has dangerous consequences. A recent study in the journal Current Biology reported a 6 percent…
If you have been hurt in an accident caused by another’s recklessness, you may be entitled to compensation through a Florida personal injury claim. Many people try to settle these claims on their own, thinking that they don’t need the help of a personal injury attorney. However, a lawyer can be a valuable asset during…
On this Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks has asked a special guest to come on the show for an interview. Dr. Ali Hamtaee of Spine Correction joins us as one of the high-quality medical providers that our firm and clients frequently work with. Special Guest Interview: Dr. Ali Hamtaee from Spine Correction Steve…
The statistics are sobering. Three million people are injured in car accidents in the U.S. annually. You might have also seen headlines like: “One dead after semitrailer falls off of I-75, crushes vehicle below” and “Motorcycle versus small truck on Highway 120.” An auto accident or motorcycle injury attorney/lawyer is the way to go if…
The consequences of a motorcycle accident are often more severe than passenger car accidents because motorcycle drivers and riders have limited protection. This is true wherever you ride in Florida. If you’ve been injured while riding on or operating a motorcycle, you need the services of an experienced Florida motorcycle lawyer. We have offices in…
