·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…
Navigating Tampa’s bustling streets requires heightened awareness, especially at certain intersections notorious for frequent accidents. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), a crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, with one in seven involving distracted drivers. Additionally, over 300 people lost their lives in distracted driving crashes, an increase…
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Florida. They often happen in an instant—at a red light, in traffic, or even on quiet roads. And while they may seem minor at first, they can lead to serious injuries, lost wages, property damage, and complex legal or insurance situations. If you’ve…
If you’re recovering from a personal injury accident in Florida from someone else’s negligence, medical malpractice, or a car accident, you’re probably wondering how pain and suffering is calculated, especially in cases involving severe injuries. Unlike medical bills or lost wages, which are concrete and trackable, a pain and suffering settlement is subjective. That makes…
Know Your Rights After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property Injuries happen. But when they happen on someone else’s property because of unsafe conditions, the legal question becomes: who is responsible? If you’ve slipped, tripped, or been hurt due to negligence on another’s property, a premises liability lawyer can help you understand your legal rights…
Tampa’s vibrant neighborhoods and nightlife attract a lot of foot traffic and come with risks for pedestrians. As personal injury attorneys at KFB Law, we’ve seen firsthand the dangers posed by some of Tampa’s most heavily trafficked roads, which are also prone to car accidents. Pedestrian accidents are often severe and can result in life-altering…
Children standing with their parents waiting for the bus on the first day of school is a familiar scene throughout America. As the children get older, a different first day of school scene occurs as parents hand over car keys to their teenagers, who are driving to school for the first time. The freedom a…
A serious car accident can be a traumatic experience, causing emotional as well as physical harm. Amputation of a limb, toe, or finger has to be one of the most traumatic injuries a driver or passenger can suffer in a car accident. Amputation injuries require extraordinary levels of medical care, including multiple surgical procedures and…
Dashcam footage captured by a camera mounted on a car’s dashboard or rearview mirror is more than a one or two-minute montage of car accidents and near misses posted on YouTube and other social media platforms. Watch one of the videos and think about how persuasive the footage could be. Especially, when presented as evidence in…
Most of the almost 395,000 accidents that happen each year on Florida roads can be attributed to speeding, driving while impaired, distracted driving, and other causes motorists are warned about by highway safety experts. If you live or travel to the Sunshine State, it’s crucial to be aware of other less common road hazards. These…
This spring’s annual prediction of storm activity was released in May by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It should have people throughout Florida preparing for a busy hurricane season. NOAA predicts 2024 to be one of the most active storm seasons on record. NOAA forecasters predict as many as 25 named storms forming in the…
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