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…
More than 2 million people reported poison exposures by calling poison control centers located throughout the United States in 2018. Florida call centers alone handled 110,246 callers reporting poison exposures. The vast majority of poisonings reported nationwide, 76.7%,…
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…
Most people would agree that technology improves our lives. From high-tech cooking devices to computers and smartphones, new technology can enhance daily experiences, save time, and provide entertainment. Hidden behind the advantages of high-tech devices…
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 have never tripped and fallen, consider yourself lucky. Slip-and-fall incidents occur more frequently than you might expect. According to the National Safety Council, falls represent one of the leading causes of accident-related deaths…
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…
Finding the Right Legal Representation Obviously, no one should try to handle a personal injury matter alone unless they carry a Bar certification. In other words, trying to figure everything out without a lawyer is…
Victims of slip and falls, vehicle collisions and other situations that result in injuries or deaths frequently have a right to file a lawsuit for compensation. Injuries sometimes result from an unfortunate incident that happens…
When a family member needs the services available in a nursing home, Florida offers 683 licensed facilities with more than 83,000 beds from which to choose. It costs almost $95,000 each year for a private…
It's unfortunate, but Tampa has seen a number of recent pedestrian accidents. Crosswalk accidents and bus stop accidents have dominated headlines and raised awareness of a problem that has grown increasingly troublesome over the past…