·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’re a careful driver with no accidents or traffic infractions on your record, so why has the cost of your car insurance gone up? You’re not the only one trying to figure out why car insurance premiums get more expensive. This article from the Tampa personal injury lawyers at KFB Law removes some of the…
Look around, and chances are you’ll see a ladder. They are everywhere, from construction sites to a closet or garage in the average home. If you don’t own one, you’ll probably buy one as soon as a lightbulb in a ceiling fixture needs replacement. Despite the widespread use of ladders, it’s surprising that thousands suffer…
Someone falling down staircases in movies may be entertaining, but the results in real life can be devastating. Staircase slip-and-falls account for millions of people requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments for their injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. You may have…
Following a car accident, you or a loved one may be able to seek compensation for any expenses and pain and suffering resulting from your injuries. Typically, the first step to recovering compensation is to file a claim against the insurance company of the negligent party. If you want to build a strong claim, you…
Have you ever purchased a product to find it doesn’t work as advertised or, worse yet, causes an injury? Whether it’s a defective appliance, a family car, or a medication, defective products can be frustrating. They also can be dangerous. Like many other states, Florida has laws protecting consumers from defective products by holding manufacturers…
The shock and chaos at the car accident scene make it difficult for the drivers and occupants to think clearly. It’s even worse when you must also contend with the effects of an injury. Mistakes people make after a car accident can affect their ability to recover compensation. For example, not getting immediate medical treatment…
If you suffered injuries in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be considering not hiring an attorney to represent you. Relying on adjusters and investigators for insurance companies to do what is best for you can be a mistake. When you hire a personal injury attorney at KFB Law, you have someone…
According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, forward collision warning and automatic braking systems developed by automotive engineers reduced rear-end collisions by 50%. As much as these and other crash-avoidance technologies contribute toward accident avoidance, car crashes and injuries to occupants of the vehicles continue to occur. According to preliminary data…
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect how the brain functions. According to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs claimed the lives of 69,000 people in 2021, with falls and car accidents being two of the most common causes. A person who survives a traumatic brain injury may…
A new ride-share service makes getting around Downtown Tampa convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly. DASH, which stands for Downtown Area Shared Hubs, allows you to use an app to summon a yellow Tesla Model Y electric vehicle. Uniformed, background-checked drivers operate all vehicles. Hub-to-Hub service costs only $2. DASH joins other transportation options to make…
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