·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…
You might want to be careful when driving the streets and highways in Tampa to avoid an accident caused by aggressive driving. According to published reports, Tampa-St. Petersburg is one of three areas in Florida, making it onto the list of the top 20 places in the country with the most aggressive drivers. Orlando and Miami-Fort Lauderdale…
Florida drivers hear the term “no-fault” all the time, especially when it comes to car insurance. Car accidents can be overwhelming, leaving victims with medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about their next steps. But what does “no fault” actually mean? How does it affect you after an accident? If you’ve been injured in a…
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 a result. Tampa area nonprofits like Metropolitan Ministries, which typically provides 3000 meals to families each day, are also now…
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 claims. You may believe that: “Someone else driving my car would be held responsible for causing an accident.” According to…
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.…
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