Three to seven seconds may not seem like much time, but it could be the difference between making it safely across the street or becoming an accident statistic. Extending the walk signal time so that residents can safely cross a busy intersection is part of a safety initiative unveiled by the City of Tampa. The…

Florida Car Accident Statistics and Trends: What You Need to Know Florida continues to rank among the most dangerous states for drivers. According to preliminary information from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 381,100 reported crashes in 2024, resulting in 3,164 fatalities and 246,323 injuries statewide. Hillsborough County alone…

When shopping for presents this holiday season, take a moment before completing the purchase to consider if you’re gifting safe toys. Something as simple as a rubber ball or a balloon can block an airway and kill a child. According to the most currently available data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated…

Although the United States spends more money on hospital-based maternity care than any other country, its maternal mortality rate is higher than all other developed countries in the world. The rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. is 17 deaths per 100,000 live births. A racial disparity exists with Black women being between three to…

The pandemic seems to have affected almost every aspect of life. So it should be no surprise that it has dramatically affected distracted driving. This new report, however, may be surprising. The report coincides with crash data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles showing a sharp increase in accidents and fatalities caused…

The safety of children riding the bus to school should be on everyone’s mind throughout the year. With National School Bus Safety Week in October, this may be an appropriate time to review how everyone can pitch in to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths to school children caused by school bus accidents. According…

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy, but when the person dies unexpectedly in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, the loss becomes even more devastating and painful. Combined with the grief and mourning over a life lost is the realization of the harm the negligent person caused to…

Personal injury is an area of law that allows an injured person to recover monetary damages from the responsible party. The injured person, the “plaintiff,” must produce evidence proving that the “defendant” caused the accident and injuries. Car accidents, defective products, and slip-and-fall incidents are only some of the types of personal injury claims. It’s a…

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. Designated school zones with reduced speed limits can only work when motorists comply with them. A statewide initiative targeting school-zone…

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 escape the driving risks caused by severe weather conditions. As a reminder, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates an…