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. The service’s lower cost and convenience of using an app on a mobile device to bring a vehicle to your…
Slip and fall accidents are sometimes your own fault when you aren’t being careful, but they might also be due to someone else’s negligence. According to the Center for Disease Control, 20% of falls cause a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries.…
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 more people are recognizing our community’s vibrant arts scene, incredible dining and popular events that make Tampa, Florida such a…
We’ve all done it. One minute you’re walking along, then – bam! – you slip or trip and find yourself on the floor. Slip and fall accidents have a self-explanatory name, but they often result in a more complicated legal case than one would expect. If you’ve been injured on another person’s property or own…
Soon after the first school bell rings, you will hear the familiar sound of coaches’ whistles coming from the courts and fields of our schools. 30 million children and teens participate in organized sports. While that number is impressive, sadly 3.5 million sports injuries sideline these participants each year. Before your child takes the field…
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 in vehicle technology is the creation of a self-driving car. With a computer manning the wheel, the possibility of human…
It’s an instance where you only have seconds to react. Faced with the bright lights of a vehicle as it approaches you, you are witnessing a wrong way driver in action. It’s an unfortunate situation that has become increasingly prevalent trend in recent years. The National Transportation Safety Board estimates that an average of 350 people die…
Just last week, we witnessed another video of a wrong way driver. This time, a Sarasota County Sheriff’s Officer came face-to-face with an intoxicated 21-year old as he barrelled down the wrong way of the interstate. Images, and even videos, of wrong way driving accidents in our community have become ingrained in our mind. While considered rare…
Being in an accident can be overwhelming and it is understandable that you may want to settle your personal injury case quickly. Doctors visits balanced with home life, meetings with lawyers criss-crossed with soccer practice. When human emotion and injuries are mixed together, it can be difficult to assess when the settlement you’ve been offered…
Social media has become a cornerstone of communication today. It connects us with old friends and between miles; shares vacation moments faster than a postcard; and has become a news resource for nearly half of Facebook users. It has also become a platform where users share unexpected moments, personal challenges and celebrated achievements. It’s no wonder…