Auto Accidents
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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