Intersections are those crossroads that drivers and pedestrians must make their way through or across. It may seem simple enough, but the Florida Department of Transportation data reveals that at least 30% of accident fatalities…
You may be wondering why golf carts now carry people through the streets of Tampa. It’s the latest effort by local officials to make it easier and, hopefully, safer for residents and visitors to make…
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…
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…
A car accident is a sudden, unexpected event that happens often enough that you need to be prepared in advance to know what to do if it happens to you. According to the Florida Department…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Car accidents don’t happen by chance. In fact, data compiled by the federal government shows the cause of 98% of motor vehicle crashes to be driver error. If someone is at fault in causing a…
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…
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…
Let's explore a possible concussion care scenario. You’re stuck in traffic when the driver behind you crashes into the rear of your car. You did not hit your head, so you ignore the slight headache…
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…
