·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…
If you’re wondering why we put together a comprehensive explanation of Florida pedestrian laws, there are 10,281 reasons. There were 10,281 pedestrian accidents in the Sunshine State with 782 deaths and 8,125 people suffering injuries. Strolling through Tampa and other urban areas shouldn’t expose pedestrians to the risk of vehicular collisions. The onus of making…
If someone else’s negligence injures you, personal injury law allows you to seek compensation from them. The liability insurance company of a reckless motorist or careless property owner isn’t likely to hand over money easily after you’ve been injured. Personal injury attorneys protect the rights of people injured in accidents caused by the fault of others.…
Tampa may not receive as much rainfall as other parts of the state, but it still experiences wet weather. The rainy season in Hillsborough County starts in May and continues through early October. Precipitation doesn’t dampen the spirits of tourists and residents. Tampa remains one of the top destinations people flock to for vacations or…
For those who have never experienced the thrill and danger of riding a motorcycle, it’s hard to grasp the risks that motorcyclists face every time they hit the road. A minor collision for a car driver could be a life-threatening event for a motorcyclist. Unlike cars, motorcycles lack protective steel frames, airbags, and seatbelts. This…
The loss of a loved one is always a challenging time for surviving family members. It’s more difficult when someone else’s negligence or intentional conduct causes the loss. Nothing can replace a departed loved one, but wrong death claims offer a way for a family to recover damages. This may ease the financial distress caused by…
There’s a reason you see so many motorcycles on the roads in Florida. The perfect year-round weather allows riders to enjoy the scenery and open roads that offer beachside spots to stop. Florida’s popularity for riding is evident with its 668,046 registered motorcycles. Only one other state surpasses the Sunshine State in motorcycle registrations. Florida…
Most people have, at one time or another, fallen. Fortunately for most, the only injury was to their pride. However, more than one million people each year are not as fortunate and require treatment at a hospital emergency department caused by a slip and fall accident. If you sustain more than a bruised pride in…
Bicycling is a great activity for those who want to exercise while protecting the environment. Moreover, it offers an enjoyable means of commuting around town, easily adaptable as a family activity. Unfortunately, unless you limit your bike riding to parks or dedicated bikeways, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles exposes bike…
Tampa is 14th on a list of the top cities in America with the most fatal accidents involving distracted motorists. Distracted driving causes 53,596 crashes on Florida roads that leave 268 people dead and cause severe injuries to another 2,574. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the United States. This is the perfect…
If you need a reminder about the risks associated with driving, 3,398 people lost their lives in 393,856 crashes on Florida roads in 2023. These accounted for 251,576 injuries. Many factors contribute to causing car accidents, including driver behavior, weather conditions, and increased traffic volume. A less obvious factor contributing to an increase in road…
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