The frequency of people suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries may surprise you. For example, estimates of people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States range from 249,000 to as many as 363,000, with approximately 17,700…
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 52 million members of the baby-boom population reached 65 years of age or older and represented 16% of the population in 2018. If current estimates prove to be correct,…
You might want to be careful when driving the streets and highways in Tampa to avoid an accident caused by aggressive driving. According to published reports, Tampa-St. Petersburg is one of three areas in Florida, making it…
If you get into a car crash, keep in mind that insurance regulations and policies can vary depending on which state a car accident occurred. Until you reach an “injury threshold” in a no-fault car…
Chances are that you have at one time or another allowed someone to borrow your car. You probably never gave any thought to the consequences of an accident and being held liable to pay damage…
If you drive a car or other passenger vehicle made in 1999 or later, it probably has airbags to protect the vehicle's occupants in case of a collision. Accident data compiled by the federal government…
Florida has held the dubious distinction of being named the worst state in terms of fatalities caused by intersection crashes. There is a reason that the state transportation department designates intersections as "designed points of…
The term "snowbird" is used to describe people who escape the wintry northern weather to travel to sunny Florida. The southern migration begins as early as October and snowbird driving becomes more prevalent. It continues…
If you are an experienced driver, you may intuitively know that driving after dark is less safe than traveling during daylight hours, but you may not realize just how much more hazardous nighttime driving really…
Ridesharing is any means of transportation in which multiple people use the same car, truck or van to arrive at a similar destination. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft offer easy access, usability and…
As the automobile industry evolves and the number of drivers increases, potential issues related to such a booming market become more evident. In fact, according to leading Tampa personal injury attorney firm Kinney, Fernandez &…
There were more than 400,000 accidents in the state of Florida in 2017 alone, and those accidents can come with many consequences. From damages to your vehicle and physical injuries, to long-term side effects and…
It's common knowledge that texting while driving is a dangerous and sometimes deadly habit. Yet, until a recent law passed, this form of distracted driving remained a secondary offense in the state of Florida. As…
There are thousands of traffic accidents every year in Florida. In many of these cases, one driver may be responsible for the pain and suffering of the person they hit because of negligent driving behavior.…
Miles of beaches, countless family attractions, and unsurpassed weather are only a few reasons why people flock to Florida. Whether you live here or are just passing through, understanding Florida roadway laws is essential for…
