The minutes that follow an auto accident can be an adrenaline rush. You might be stunned, frightened or even injured. In this video blog, Marcus Fernandez, from Kinney, Fernandez & Boire, P.A. covers some of…
One of the first questions lawyers hear from people who have been injured in an accident in Florida is, "Do I have a car accident case?" The way the response is worded might differ, but…
Liability and responsible parties can differ when you are involved in a car accident with a teen driver in Tampa. Learn who is liable in an auto accident involving a teenage driver and how you…
When your teen driver first gets behind the wheel, it can be nerve-wracking. Today's teens face a number of in-vehicle distractions. When combined with a feeling of over-confidence, the results can be deadly.Kinney, Fernandez &…
Car accidents happen more frequently than most people would like to imagine. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 374,000 accidents occur on the state's roads each year. Of…
Knowing whether you could be held liable for someone's injuries is usually pretty easy. Driving while distracted and not watching the road are pretty obvious examples of liability. Allowing your dog to roam the neighborhood,…
According to the National Safety Council, traffic accidents resulting in people injured or killed have increased nationwide. During the first six months of last year, nearly 1,600 people lost their lives in highway accidents in…
It's no secret that alcohol and driving don't mix. Despite decades of education and significant progress in reducing this crime, drunk driving is still a serious issue. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor…
Despite substantial progress in raising awareness about traffic safety, auto accidents are a harsh reality throughout Tampa Bay. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), 2.35 million Americans are injured in car accidents…
Being hurt in a personal injury accident - be it automobile, slip and fall, work-related or otherwise - isn't just a huge physical ordeal; it's a financial one as well. Most of us don't have…
There is little doubt that Uber revolutionized transportation when it introduced its ridesharing application in 2010. According to the company, riders completed 62 million trips with the car service in just one month during 2016.…
During the holiday season, you'll typically want to enjoy spending time with family members, sharing meals with friends, and traveling to see loved ones. Whether you plan to travel down the road or across the…
Tampa Bay has undergone enormous growth in recent years. The build out of our urban corridor means that some of our busiest streets are now bustling with even more cars, bicyclists and pedestrians. More and…
Each year, a large number of roadway accidents occur due to distracted driving. In 2014, of the 431,000 distracted driving accidents, nearly 4,000 resulted in fatalities. As the prevalence of smartphone ownership increases, these numbers…
Auto emergency braking. Air bags. Electronic stability control. Car manufacturers continue to develop ways to ensure that both car drivers and passengers remain safe in the case of an accident. One of the latest innovations…