·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
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%, were unintentional. When negligence of a caregiver, health care provider or other party contributes to poisoning injuries or death, a…
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 shows that front airbags saved the lives of at least 200 vehicle occupants in Florida in 2017. Although the devices…
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 is the potential danger involved in operating them. Cell phones, for example, have become notorious for causing automobile crashes due…
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 through April or May when snowbirds leave Florida to return to their northern homes. Long lines at restaurants and roads…
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 puts the “hero” at center stage. It turns out, I was also one of the most impressionable fans in attendance. …
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 is. The statistics on night driving are simply staggering, and they are certainly a cause for concern behind the wheel.…
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 blog will spotlight a Tampa nonprofit that an employee has volunteered at each month. We hope to drive awareness, donations…
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 in the United States. Serious physical injuries, including bone fractures and head injuries, occur in one out of every five…
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 a Tampa nonprofit at which an employee has volunteered. We hope to drive awareness, donations and participation from the Tampa…
Navigating a personal injury is often overwhelming. Between medical bills, emotional trauma, and missed time from work, many clients feel incredible anxiety when trying to understand how to increase settlement value for their personal injury claim. At KFB Law, our experienced personal injury attorneys help clients recover the full value of what they’ve lost by…
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