Children are particularly vulnerable to dying in motor vehicle crashes according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The number of Florida children killed in vehicle crashes increased 32% from the previous year.…
Living in Tampa allows you to avoid the dangers of driving in the snow and ice that winter storms bring to northern regions of the country, but that does not mean that you get to…
Given the number of vehicles on Florida roads, it should come as no surprise that there were more than 400,000 crashes last year. Many of those drivers and passengers experience whiplash after the accident. Whiplash…
Marijuana possession has been illegal under federal law and state law for decades. However, many state legislatures have enacted laws legalizing use for medical purposes. And, in some cases, for recreational use by adults. Federal…
The COVID-19 pandemic halted travel and greatly affected industries like cruise ships in 2020. Recently, industry-leading protocols are facilitating the resumption of cruise tourism around the world, which is putting people back to work and…
Rainy season in Tampa is not a myth used by locals to scare visitors away during the summer. It’s real and peaks during the summer months, but August is generally the rainiest month of the…
Water activities offer a way to beat the heat of summer in Tampa, Florida. What better way to cool off than swimming, boating or just dipping your toes in a kiddie pool? Perhaps while enjoying…
Children often experience minor injuries throughout their lives as they play, with small bruises or scrapes bound to develop from time to time. However, preventable serious injuries could change a child's life permanently if negligence…
The City of Tampa boasts more than 130 miles of roadways to accommodate bicycle riders. It also tops the nation for bicycle-friendly businesses. Before dusting off the two-wheeler to head out for a ride around…
While many parts of the country only experience hot, humid weather during July and August, Tampa, Florida, residents learn to live with summer-like weather throughout most of the year. That may be ideal for outdoor…
The ongoing conflict between Florida pedestrians and motorists seems to have taken a deadly turn with 444 walkers killed in the Sunshine State in 2021. According to a recently released report from the Governors Highway…
A Tampa car accident may involve more than filing a claim for no-fault benefits. If you are seriously injured, your insurance may not reimburse you for all of the money damages you incurred. It may…
Whether the incentive is health, cost savings, or just fun in the great outdoors, more and more people are taking to the road on two wheels. Riding a bike has a number of important benefits,…
Depending upon the circumstances, hitting a parked car may cause more embarrassment to the errant driver than damage to either vehicle. Of course, hitting a parked car while traveling at the posted speed may cause…
When they were first introduced by the pharmaceutical companies that invented them, the new class of opioid pain medications was touted as game-changers. Drugs that were powerful, effective, long-lasting, and most importantly non-addictive. Over time,…