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·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…
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If you go by the advertising on radio and television, car insurance companies can’t wait to be there when you need help with a car accident claim. The advertising does not disclose that insurance companies are in business to make money. They make money through the premiums you pay for an auto insurance policy. They…
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Hot and humid is the best way to describe Tampa this summer. On July 4, the area experienced a scorching 97 degrees, setting a new record temperature. However, for the Sunshine State, blistering heat has long been a familiar occurrence. Expect daytime summer temperatures to reach 95 degrees. People live and visit Florida for its…
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Accidents happen when drivers fail, even for only seconds, to pay attention to the road ahead of them. About 396,000 accidents occurred on Florida roadways last year, resulting in 3,516 deaths and 251,504 injuries. One of the most common types of accidents is the rear-end collision. Colliding with a trailer-hitched vehicle can worsen injuries and…
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If it seems as though bumper-to-bumper traffic has become the norm in Tampa, it could have something to do with the millions of tourists flocking to Tampa and the nearly 445,000 new residents moving to Florida each year. More people result in more cars on the roads. But, Tampa is not the only place experiencing…
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An extremely popular retirement community in Florida has approximately 120,000 residents. It also has 60,000 golf carts. Vehicles made to transport golfers during a round of golf have become commonplace on roadways throughout Florida. Counting golf carts in the state is challenging due to the lack of registration or titles required. One way to get…
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Summer has officially arrived, and you’re ready to hit the road for a well-earned vacation. Prepare yourself, your vehicle, and car insurance for out-of-state travel if your vacation involves driving. You can do so by reading this summer safety road trip guide. Before packing your bags and loading up the car, there are some essential…
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As teenagers grow up and start to explore the world on their own, it’s typical for their parents to be concerned about their safety. Parents can feel more at ease by teaching their teens how to stay safe when mom and dad are not around. Whether they’re going out with friends, traveling to new places,…
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Most people in Florida, about 15 million out of a total population of approximately 20 million, reside in coastal areas of the state. This puts them at peril from the damaging effects of hurricanes and tropical storms. Tropical storms and hurricanes begin as low-pressure weather systems the National Weather Service refers to as tropical cyclones.…
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If you suffer an injury or illness related to your job, you may be eligible for benefits through workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation system has been created in every state, including Florida. The purpose of a workers’ compensation system is to provide benefits to pay the medical expenses and wages lost because of work-related injuries…
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The Tampa law firm of Kinney, Fernandez & Boire (KFB) stands out for its philanthropic efforts through its Community Action Program. KFB empowers the efforts of its employees to commit time and resources to local nonprofits. They strive to make the Tampa Bay community a better place for everyone. Helping reach the goal of ending…
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