Stress is that physical and emotional feeling that makes you slam on your brakes to avoid hitting a car that suddenly stopped in front of you. It’s how people react to challenging or demanding situations and events. Your body releases hormones that cause your brain and muscles to react, which is a good thing when…

Florida is one of only 12 states that have no-fault auto insurance laws. It may not mean much to you now, but it could pay for some or all of your medical expenses if you are the at-fault driver. All drivers in Florida must have an endorsement in their automobile insurance policies providing coverage for…

Car crashes are common sights in Florida, where more than 391,164 accidents occurred last year that caused 248,958 injuries. Locally, in Hillsborough County, there were 12,146 injuries in 28,237 accidents. In this article we’ll look at some common unseen injuries from car accidents. Although they may at first go unnoticed, these unseen injuries can have serious…

A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain that changes the lives of victims. Paralysis, cognitive impairment, personality changes, and death are only a few of the potential effects. Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes, but using a seat belt could prevent a traumatic brain injury from occuring.  In fact,…

As a state, Florida has a great deal to offer as both a tourist destination and as a place to call home. But one way in which it is lacking is road safety. There were 390,669 accidents on Florida roads last year that caused almost 250,000 injuries. With 28,337 of the accidents and 12,146 of…

Its popularity as a retirement destination may be the reason the population of Florida has the second highest percentage of people ages 65 and older at 21.1% of the population of Florida. The Sunshine State has the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in elderly traffic fatalities. The number of fatalities does not necessarily reflect on the driving…

According to the most recent census data, 21% of Florida’s population is 65 or older, a statistic surpassed by only one other state. For many seniors, driving gives them the mobility needed to remain active and independent. Elderly driving rights are important to Florida’s residents. If you think that seniors are not safe drivers, the…

What better time than National Senior Independence Month to call attention to the organizations and services available to make it safer and more enjoyable for Florida seniors in Tampa and other communities? It’s also a good opportunity to focus on what caregivers can do to ensure that seniors in need of assistance receive it in…

When you think of the injuries suffered by drivers and passengers involved in a car accident, a dental injury may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, fractured bones, lacerations, and concussions are the types of injuries people normally associate with car accidents, but the pain and distress of a dental injury…

To answer what a loss of consortium is, let’s first define personal injury. Personal injury is the area of law concerned with compensating victims suffering physical and emotional harm. This personal harm is usually because of someone else’s negligent or intentional behavior. A car crash and a slip-and-fall accident are examples of personal injury accidents.…