There’s a reason you see so many motorcycles on the roads in Florida. The perfect year-round weather allows riders to enjoy the scenery and open roads that offer beachside spots to stop. Florida’s popularity for riding is evident with its 668,046 registered motorcycles. Only one other state surpasses the Sunshine State in motorcycle registrations. Florida…
Bicycling is a great activity for those who want to exercise while protecting the environment. Moreover, it offers an enjoyable means of commuting around town, easily adaptable as a family activity. Unfortunately, unless you limit your bike riding to parks or dedicated bikeways, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles exposes bike…
Tampa is 14th on a list of the top cities in America with the most fatal accidents involving distracted motorists. Distracted driving causes 53,596 crashes on Florida roads that leave 268 people dead and cause severe injuries to another 2,574. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the United States. This is the perfect…
If you need a reminder about the risks associated with driving, 3,398 people lost their lives in 393,856 crashes on Florida roads in 2023. These accounted for 251,576 injuries. Many factors contribute to causing car accidents, including driver behavior, weather conditions, and increased traffic volume. A less obvious factor contributing to an increase in road…
You’re a careful driver with no accidents or traffic infractions on your record, so why has the cost of your car insurance gone up? You’re not the only one trying to figure out why car insurance premiums get more expensive. This article from the Tampa personal injury lawyers at KFB Law removes some of the…
Following a car accident, you or a loved one may be able to seek compensation for any expenses and pain and suffering resulting from your injuries. Typically, the first step to recovering compensation is to file a claim against the insurance company of the negligent party. If you want to build a strong claim, you…
The shock and chaos at the car accident scene make it difficult for the drivers and occupants to think clearly. It’s even worse when you must also contend with the effects of an injury. Mistakes people make after a car accident can affect their ability to recover compensation. For example, not getting immediate medical treatment…
If you suffered injuries in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be considering not hiring an attorney to represent you. Relying on adjusters and investigators for insurance companies to do what is best for you can be a mistake. When you hire a personal injury attorney at KFB Law, you have someone…
According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, forward collision warning and automatic braking systems developed by automotive engineers reduced rear-end collisions by 50%. As much as these and other crash-avoidance technologies contribute toward accident avoidance, car crashes and injuries to occupants of the vehicles continue to occur. According to preliminary data…
A new ride-share service makes getting around Downtown Tampa convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly. DASH, which stands for Downtown Area Shared Hubs, allows you to use an app to summon a yellow Tesla Model Y electric vehicle. Uniformed, background-checked drivers operate all vehicles. Hub-to-Hub service costs only $2. DASH joins other transportation options to make…