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Is Florida a No Fault State, and What Does It Mean For Drivers?

If you get into a car crash, keep in mind that insurance regulations and policies can vary depending on which state a car accident occurred. Until you reach an “injury threshold”  in a no-fault car…

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Community Spotlight: Metropolitan Ministries

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the Tampa Bay Community have been dramatically impacted. While health and safety remain a top concern, some in our community are also experiencing economic hardship as…

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Someone Else Was Driving My Car and Got Into An Accident – Now What?

Chances are that you have at one time or another allowed someone to borrow your car. You probably never gave any thought to the consequences of an accident and being held liable to pay damage…

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Poisoning Injury Cases & Prevention

More than 2 million people reported poison exposures by calling poison control centers located throughout the United States in 2018. Florida call centers alone handled 110,246 callers reporting poison exposures. The vast majority of poisonings reported nationwide, 76.7%,…

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Your Right To Compensation for Airbag Injuries

If you drive a car or other passenger vehicle made in 1999 or later, it probably has airbags to protect the vehicle's occupants in case of a collision. Accident data compiled by the federal government…

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Dangerous Intersections in Tampa Bay & How to Stay Safe

Florida has held the dubious distinction of being named the worst state in terms of fatalities caused by intersection crashes. There is a reason that the state transportation department designates intersections as "designed points of…

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How Technology Has Impacted Personal Injury Laws?

Most people would agree that technology improves our lives. From high-tech cooking devices to computers and smartphones, new technology can enhance daily experiences, save time, and provide entertainment. Hidden behind the advantages of high-tech devices…

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Self-Driving Car Accidents Should Concern You

The launch of programs by Google and other companies to develop a driverless vehicle once likely sounded like fiction. Yet, a decade later self-driving vehicles are traveling the roads of cities across America. It was…

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Snowbird Driving: How To Avoid Some of the Worst Snowbird Habits

The term "snowbird" is used to describe people who escape the wintry northern weather to travel to sunny Florida. The southern migration begins as early as October and snowbird driving becomes more prevalent. It continues…

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Community Spotlight: 100 Meals

This past year, I was fortunate enough to be named to the 2018-19 class of Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes. The program recognizes local citizens making a difference in the community. It’s a moment that…

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Driving at Night: What You Can Do To Stay Safe

If you are an experienced driver, you may intuitively know that driving after dark is less safe than traveling during daylight hours, but you may not realize just how much more hazardous nighttime driving really…

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Community Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Kinney, Fernandez & Boire’s Community Action Program is a unique philanthropic effort that empowers employees to give time in the community through paid time off for volunteerism. As part of our efforts, the KFB Law…

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Shoes, Floors and Other Factors to Consider in a Slip and Fall Case

If you have never tripped and fallen, consider yourself lucky. Slip-and-fall incidents occur more frequently than you might expect. According to the National Safety Council, falls represent one of the leading causes of accident-related deaths…

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4 Types Of Car Technology That Reduce Accidents

As the automobile industry evolves and the number of drivers increases, potential issues related to such a booming market become more evident. In fact, according to leading Tampa personal injury attorney firm Kinney, Fernandez &…

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Community Spotlight: American Cancer Society

Kinney, Fernandez & Boire’s Community Action Program is a unique philanthropic effort that empowers employees to give time in the community through paid time off for volunteerism. Each month, the KFB Law blog will spotlight…

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