Marcus Fernandez

Personal injury is an area of law that allows an injured person to recover monetary damages from the responsible party. The injured person, the “plaintiff,” must produce evidence proving that the “defendant” caused the accident and injuries. Car accidents, defective products, and slip-and-fall incidents are only some of the types of personal injury claims. It’s a…

Children are particularly vulnerable to dying in motor vehicle crashes according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The number of Florida children killed in vehicle crashes increased 32% from the previous year. Designated school zones with reduced speed limits can only work when motorists comply with them. A statewide initiative targeting school-zone…

Living in Tampa allows you to avoid the dangers of driving in the snow and ice that winter storms bring to northern regions of the country, but that does not mean that you get to escape the driving risks caused by severe weather conditions. As a reminder, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates an…

Given the number of vehicles on Florida roads, it should come as no surprise that there were more than 400,000 crashes last year. Many of those drivers and passengers experience whiplash after the accident. Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue and bone structure of the neck caused by the sudden, and often violent,…

Marijuana possession has been illegal under federal law and state law for decades. However, many state legislatures have enacted laws legalizing use for medical purposes. And, in some cases, for recreational use by adults. Federal law continues to classify marijuana as a controlled substance. This makes it federally illegal to produce, distribute or possess. Legislation…

The COVID-19 pandemic halted travel and greatly affected industries like cruise ships in 2020. Recently, industry-leading protocols are facilitating the resumption of cruise tourism around the world, which is putting people back to work and reinvigorating local and national economies. And it’s no wonder why travelers are eager to set sail; cruises offer onboard entertainment…

Rainy season in Tampa is not a myth used by locals to scare visitors away during the summer. It’s real and peaks during the summer months, but August is generally the rainiest month of the year. Driving on wet road surfaces after a heavy downpour is dangerous. Of the 28,021 road crashes last year in…

Water activities offer a way to beat the heat of summer in Tampa, Florida. What better way to cool off than swimming, boating or just dipping your toes in a kiddie pool? Perhaps while enjoying a cold iced tea. Spending a day at the beach along Tampa Bay or fishing in the Gulf of Mexico…

Children often experience minor injuries throughout their lives as they play, with small bruises or scrapes bound to develop from time to time. However, preventable serious injuries could change a child’s life permanently if negligence factors into an accident. The playground is one of the most common locations for injuries. According to the U.S. Centers…

The City of Tampa boasts more than 130 miles of roadways to accommodate bicycle riders. It also tops the nation for bicycle-friendly businesses. Before dusting off the two-wheeler to head out for a ride around the city, take a few moments to make sure that your bicycle is properly equipped and familiarize yourself with state…